Q95 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2019 (21 Apr Shift 2) · Mathematics

The equation of the normal to the parabola y2=4x which is perpendicular to x+3y+1=0 is

  • Correct answer
    A
    3x-y=33
  • B
    3x-y+33=0
  • C
    3x+y=33
  • D
    3x+y+33=0

Solution

The equation of the parabola, 

y2=4x

The equation of the normal to the parabola, 

y2=4ax at am2,-2am is y=mx-2am-am3

Here, a=1, the equation of the normal becomes, 

y=mx-2m-m3 …I

Since the normal is perpendicular to the line, 

x+3 y+1=0

Thus, 

m1m2=-1

m-13=-1

m=3

Substitute the values in equation I.

y=3x-23-33

y=3x-6-27

3x-y=33

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

Relevant Questions