Q32 / 92 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Mathematics · Parabola

The number of integral points on the circle, touching the parabola y2=8x at 2,4 and passing through 0,4, are equal to

  • A
    1
  • B
    2
  • Correct answer
    C
    4
  • D
    3

Solution

Equation of tangent at 2,4 on the parabola y2=8x is

y4=8x+22⇒y=x+2
Let the equation of the circle touching line y=x+2 at 2,4 is

x-22+y-42+λx-y+2=0 which passes through 0,4

⇒4+0+λ0-4+2⇒λ=2
⇒ Required circle is x2+y2-2x-10y+24=0
⇒x-12+y-52=2
If x and y are integers, then

x-12=1=y-52
⇒x=0,2 and y=4,6
⇒4 integral points lie on the circle

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

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