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Let PQ be the focal chord of the parabola y2=4x. If the center of the circle having PQ as its diameter lies on the line y=45, then the radius (in units) is equal to
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The correct answer is: 3.6

Let, P is t2,2t then,
 Q is 1t2,-2t
Midpoint of PQ is t2+1t22,2t-2t2
t-1t=45t2+1t2-2=165
t2+1t2+2=365
t2+1+1t2+1=7.2

If S is the focus, then
PS+SQ=7.2PQ=7.2

Hence, radius =3.6 units

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