engineering mathematics MCQ #492

The condition for the line lx + my + n = 0 to be a tangent to the parabola y² = 4ax is

engineering mathematics MCQ #492

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The condition for the line lx + my + n = 0 to be a tangent to the parabola y² = 4ax is

    • A) n = am/l
    • B) l = am/n
    • C) l² = amn
    • D) ln = am²

    Answer: ln = am²

    Explanation: The condition for tangency is ln = am², derived by substituting y = (-lx - n)/m into y² = 4ax.