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Published on: August 22, 2026
The area in sq. units) of the smaller of the two circles that touch the parabola, 
at the points 
and the axis is
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Equation of tangent to the parabola 
at
is 
Equation of normal 
Let centre be 
Now 
For 
Not
possible
So 
Area 
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