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Published on: August 12, 2026
The shortest distance between the point 
and the curve 
, is:
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Let 
be the point nearest to 
, then normal at 
will pass through 
.
Let 
- ordinates of 
be 
Hence equation of normal is 
The line passes through 
are rejected 
hence nearest point is 
distance 
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