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Published on: August 14, 2026
If 
be a point on the parabola 
, which is nearest to the point 
, then the distance of 
from the directrix of the parabola 
is equal to:
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Equation of normal of the parabola 
At a point 
is
Normal pass through 
then
Point 
is 
Given parabola is 
directrix is 
Distance of 
from the directrix 
is 6.
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