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If the axes are rotated anticlockwise through an angle $90^{\circ}$, then the equation $x^2=4 \alpha y$ is changed to the equation
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Options:
  • A $y^2=4 a x$
  • B $x^2=-4 a y$
  • C $y^2=-4 a x$
  • D $x^2=4 a y$
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1824 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $y^2=4 a x$
Given, equation of parabola
$$
x^2=4 a y
$$
Then,


On rotating the axes anti-clockwise through angle $90^{\circ}$, $X$-axis becomes $Y$-axis and $Y$-axis becomes $X$-axis.

Therefore, the equation of new parabola after rotation is $y^2=4 a x$.

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