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Published on: August 13, 2026
Let one end of a focal chord of the parabola 
be (16,16). If 
divides this focal chord internally in the ratio 
, then the minimum value of 
is equal to:
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Parabola 
, focus at (4,0). Point (16,16) has parameter 
.
Other end of focal chord: 
, giving 
.
P divides the chord in ratio 5:2 internally (two cases):
From 
to 
.
From 
to 
.
Minimum value of 
.
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