engineering mathematics MCQ #1848

The focus of the parabola y² = 8x is

engineering mathematics MCQ #1848

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The focus of the parabola y² = 8x is

    • A) (2, 0)
    • B) (-2, 0)
    • C) (0, 2)
    • D) (0, -2)

    Answer: (2, 0)

    Explanation: The parabola y² = 4ax has focus (a, 0), here 4a = 8, so a = 2, hence focus is (2, 0)