Q42 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (30 Jan Shift 1) · Mathematics
If be point on the parabola , which is nearest to the point , then the distance of from the directrix of the parabola is equal to:
- A
- B
- C
- Correct answerD
Solution
Given parabola is
Equation of normal is
It passes through , so
So,
Now, we have parabola
Equation of directrix is
So, distance of point from the line is
units
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.