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If vertex of parabola is 2,-1 and equation of its directrix is 4x-3y=21, then the length of latus rectum is
MathematicsParabolaJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (28 Jun Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 2
  • B 8
  • C 12
  • D 16
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 8

Plotting the graph with given data we have,

We know that, in any parabola, the length of the latus rectum =4a and perpendicular distance from vertex to the directrix =a

So, a=8+3-2142+-32

a=-105=2 

Therefore, the length of the latus rectum 4a=4×2=8

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