Q41 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (28 Jun Shift 2) · Mathematics

If vertex of parabola is 2,-1 and equation of its directrix is 4x-3y=21, then the length of latus rectum is

  • A
    2
  • Correct answer
    B
    8
  • C
    12
  • D
    16

Solution

Plotting the graph with given data we have,

Figure

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

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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