NCERT Class XI Mathematics - Conic Sections - Solutions

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Question : 20
Total: 71
y2 = 10x
Solution:  
The given equation of parabola is
y2 = 10x, which is of the form y2 = 4ax.
∴ 4a = 10 ⇒ a =
10
4
⇒ a =
5
2

∴ Coordinates of focus are (
5
2
,0
)

Axis of parabola is y = 0
Equation of the directrix is
x = −
5
2
⇒ 2x + 5 = 0
Length of latus rectum =
4×5
2
= 10.
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