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Published on: August 14, 2026
Chord joining two distinct points P( α 2 , k 1 ) and Q 
on the parabola y 2 = 16x always passes through a fixed point. Find the co-ordinate of fixed point.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
(4, 0), (–4, 0)
Sol. 4t 12 = α 2 & 8t 2 = – 
⇒ t 1 = 
& t 2 = – 
as t 1 .t 2 = 
– 
= –1
hence always passes through focus.
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