engineering mathematics MCQ #486

The condition for the line y = mx + c to be a tangent to the parabola y² = 4ax is

engineering mathematics MCQ #486

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The condition for the line y = mx + c to be a tangent to the parabola y² = 4ax is

    • A) c = a/m
    • B) c = -a/m
    • C) c = am
    • D) c = -am

    Answer: c = a/m

    Explanation: The condition for tangency is c = a/m, derived by substituting y = mx + c into y² = 4ax and solving for c.