Q39 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (29 Jun Shift 2) · Mathematics

Let P:y2=4ax, a>0 be a parabola with focus S.Let the tangents to the parabola P make an angle of π4 with the line y=3x+5 touch the parabola P at A and B. Then the value of a for which A, B and S are collinear is:

  • A
    8 only
  • B
    2 only
  • C
    14only
  • Correct answer
    D
    any a>0

Solution

Lines making angle π4 with y=3x+5 

So using formula tanα=m2-m11+m1m2, we have slope -2 & 12.

Which are perpendicular to each-other so, A, S, Bare collinear for all a>0. (by property that perpendicular tangents will lie on directrix and chord of contact will pass through focus, so the points are collinear )

Figure   

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

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