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Published on: August 14, 2026
Let the shortest distance from 
, to the parabola 
be 4. Then the
equation of the circle passing through the point 
and the focus of the parabola, and having its centre on the axis of the parabola is:
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Normal at P
at 
Focus 
will be tha end pts. of diameter
of circle is
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