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Subject : Mathematics
Topic : CONIC SECTION
PARABOLA, ELLIPSE, HYPERBOLA
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1. Theory
2. Short Revision
3. Exercise (Ex. 1 to 15)
4. Assertion & Reason
5. Que. from Compt. Exams
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2.
Section of right circular cone by different planes
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A right circular cone is as shown in the
(i)
Section of a right circular cone

by a plane passing through its
vertex is a pair of straight lines
passing through the vertex as
shown in the
(ii)
Section of a right circular cone by a plane

parallel to its base is a circle as shown in the figure 3.
(iii)
Section of a right circular cone by a plane parallel to a generator of the

cone is a parabola as shown in the
(iv)
Section of a right circular cone by a plane neither parallel to any generator of the cone nor perpendicular
or parallel to the axis of the cone is an ellipse or hyperbola as shown in the figure 5 & 6.
Figure -5
Figure -6
Conic Sections:
A conic section, or conic is the locus of a point which moves in a plane so that its distance from a fixed
point is in a constant ratio to its perpendicular distance from a fixed straight line.
The fixed point is called the Focus.
The fixed straight line is called the Directrix.
The constant ratio is called the Eccentricity denoted by e.
The line passing through the focus & perpendicular to the directrix is called the Axis.
A point of intersection of a conic with its axis is called a Vertex.
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Parabola
D i st i ng u is hi ng v a rio u s c o nic s :
The nature of the conic section depends upon the position of the focus S w.r.t. the directrix & also upon
the value of the eccentricity e. Two different cases arise.
Case (I) When The Focus Lies On The Directrix.
In this case abc + 2fgh af 2 bg2 ch2 = 0 & the general equation of a conic represents a pair of
straight lines if:
e > 1 h2 > ab the lines will be real & distinct intersecting at S.
e = 1 h2 > ab the lines will coincident.
e < 1 h2 < ab the lines will be imaginary.
Case (II) When The Focus Does Not Lie On Directrix.
a parabola
an ellipse
a hyperbola
rectangular hyperbola
e = 1; 0,
0 < e < 1; 0;
e > 1; 0;
e > 1; 0
h = ab
PARABOLA
5.
h < ab
h > ab
h > ab; a + b = 0
D efi ni t i o n a nd T erm ino lo g y

A parabola is the locus of a point, whose distance
from a fixed point (focus) is equal to perpendicular
distance from a fixed straight line (directrix).
Four standard forms of the parabola are
y = 4ax; y = 4ax; x = 4ay; x = 4ay
For parabola y 2 = 4ax:
(i)
Vertex is (0, 0)
(ii)
focus is (a, 0)
(iii)
Axis is y = 0
(iv)
Directrix is x + a = 0
Focal Distance: The distance of a point on the parabola from the focus.
Focal Chord : A chord of the parabola, which passes through the focus.
Double Ordinate: A chord of the parabola perpendicular to the axis of the symmetry.
Latus Rectum: A double ordinate passing through the focus or a focal chord perpendicular to the axis
of parabola is called the Latus Rectum (L.R.).
For y = 4ax.
Length of the latus rectum = 4a.
ends of the latus rectum are L(a, 2a) & L (a, 2a).
NOTE :
(i)
Perpendicular distance from focus on directrix = half the latus rectum.
(ii)
Vertex is middle point of the focus & the point of intersection of directrix & axis.
(iii)
Two parabolas are said to be equal if they have the same latus rectum.
Examples :
Find the equation of the parabola whose focus is at ( 1, 2) and the directrix the line
x 2y + 3 = 0.
Solution.
Let P(x, y) be any point on the parabola whose f ocus is S( 1, 2) and t he directrix
x 2y + 3 = 0. Draw PM perpendicular to directrix x 2y + 3 = 0. Then by definition,
SP = PM
SP2 = PM2
2
x 2y + 3
(x + 1)2 + (y + 2)2 =
1+ 4
5 [(x + 1)2 + (y + 2)2] = (x 2y + 3)2

5(x 2 + y2 + 2x + 4y + 5) = (x 2 + 4y2 + 9 4xy + 6x 12y)
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General equati on of a co nic: Focal direc trix p roperty:

The general equation of a conic with focus (p, q) & directrix lx + my + n = 0 is:
(l 2 + m 2) [(x p)2 + (y q)2] = e2 (lx + my + n)2 ax 2 + 2hxy + by2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0
3.
3D View :
42
y = 3x
2
4
y = 3 x +
2
2
....(i)
7
5
,y=Y+
....(ii)
2
2
Using these relations, equation (i) reduces to
Y2 = 3X
....(iii)
This is of the form Y2 = 4aX. On comparing, we get 4a = 3 a = 3/4.
Vertex - The coordinates of the vertex are (X = 0, Y = 0)
So, the coordinates of the vertex are
Let
x=X
7 5
,
[Putting X = 0, Y = 0 in (ii)]
2 2
Axis: The equation of the axis of the parabola is Y = 0.
So, the equation of the axis is
5
[Putting Y = 0 in (ii)]
y=
2
Focus- The coordinates of the focus are (X = a, Y = 0)
i.e.
(X = 3/4, Y = 0).
So, the coordinates of the focus are
(17/4, 5/2)
[Putting X = 3/4 in (ii)]
Directrix -
The equation of the directrix is X = a i.e. X =
3
.
4
So, the equation of the directrix is

11
x=
[Putting X = 3/4 in (ii)]
4
Latusrectum - The length of the latusrectum of the given parabola is 4a = 3.
Self Practice Problems
1.
Find the equation of the parabola whose focus is the point (0, 0)and whose directrix is the straight line
3x 4y + 2 = 0.
Ans. 16x 2 + 9y2 + 24xy 12x + 16y 4 = 0
2.
Find the extremities of latus rectum of the parabola y = x 2 2x + 3.
1 9 3 9
Ans. , ,
2 4 2 4
3.
Find the latus rectum & equation of parabola whose vertex is origin & directrix is x + y = 2.
4.
Ans.
4 2 , x2 + y2 2xy + 8x + 8y = 0
Find the vertex, axis, focus, directrix, latusrectum of the parabola y2 8y x + 19 = 0. Also draw their
roguht sketches.
Ans.
5.
Find the equation of the parabola whose focus is (1, 1) and whose vertex is (2, 1). Also find its axis
and latusrectum.
Ans. (2x y 3) 2 = 20 (x + 2y 4), Axis 2x y 3 = 0. LL = 4 5 .
6.
Param etric Representatio n:
The simplest & the best form of representing the coordinates of a point on the parabola is (at, 2at)
i.e. the equations x = at & y = 2at together represents the parabola y = 4ax, t being the parameter.
Example :
Find the parametric equation of the parabola (x 1)2 = 12 (y 2)
Solution.
4a = 12
a = 3, y 2 = at2
x 1 = 2 at
x = 1 6t, y = 2 3t2
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5
67
y 5y + = 3x
+
4
2
2
2
67
y 5y = 3x
4
2
4x 2 + y 2 + 4xy + 4x + 32y + 16 = 0
This is the equation of the required parabola.
Example :
Find the vertex, axis, focus, directrix, latusrectum of the parabola, also draw their rough sketches.
4y2 + 12x 20y + 67 = 0
Solution.
The given equation is
67
4y2 + 12x 20y + 67 = 0
y 2 + 3x 5y +
=0
4
Position of a point Relative to a Parabola:
The point (x 1 y1) lies outside, on or inside the parabola y = 4ax according as the expression y1 4ax 1
is positive, zero or negative.
Example :
Check weather the point (3, 4) lies inside or outside the paabola y2 = 4x.
Solution.
y2 4x = 0
S1 y12 4x 1 = 16 12 = 4 > 0
(3, 4) lies outside the parabola.

Find the set of value's of for which (, 2 ) lies inside the parabola y2 + 4x = 0.
1.
Ans. a ( 4 2 3 , 4 + 2 3 )
8.
Line & a Parabola: The line y = mx + c meets the parabola y = 4ax in two points real,
coincident or imaginary according as a > c m condition of tangency is, c = a/m.
<
Length of the chord intercepted by the parabola on the line y = m x + c is:
4
m2
a (1 + m 2 ) (a m c) .
NOTE : 1. The equation of a chord joining t1 & t2 is 2x (t 1 + t2) y + 2 at 1 t 2 = 0.

2.
If t1 & t 2 are the ends of a focal chord of the parabola y = 4ax then t 1t2 = 1. Hence the
a
2a
co ordinates at the extremities of a focal chord can be taken as (at, 2at) &
,
2
t
3.
Length of the focal chord making an angle with the x axis is 4acosec .
Example :
Discuss the position of line y = x + 1 with respect to parabolas y2 = 4x.
Solution.
Solving we get (x + 1)2 = 4x
(x 1) 2 = 0
so y = x + 1 is tangent to the parabola.
Example :
Prove that focal distance of a point P(at2, 2at) on parabola y2 = 4ax (a > 0) is a(1 + t 2).
Solution.
PS = PM
= a + at 2
PS = a (1 + t2).
Example :
If t1, t2 are end points of a focal chord then show that t1 t2 = 1.
Solution.
Let parabola is y2 = 4ax
since P, S & Q are collinear
mPQ = mPS
2t 1
2
t1 + t 2 = t 12 1
t12 1 = t12 + t1t2
t1t2 = 1
Example :
If the endpoint t1, t2 of a chord satisfy the relation t1 t2 = k (const.) then prove that the chord always passes
through a fixed point. Find the point?
Solution.
Equation of chord joining (at12, 2at1) and (at22, 2at2) is
2
y 2at1 = t + t (x at12)
1
2
(t1 + t2) y 2at12 2at1t2 = 2x 2at12
2
y = t + t (x + ak)
(
t1t2 = k)
1
2
This line passes through a fixed point ( ak, 0).
1.
2.
3.
4.
If the line y = 3x + intersect the parabola y2 = 4x at two distinct point's then set of value's of ' ' is
Ans. ( , 1/3)
Find the midpoint of the chord x + y = 2 of the parabola y2 = 4x.
Ans.
(4, 2)
If one end of focal chord of parabola y2 = 16x is (16, 16) then coordinate of other end is.
Ans. (1, 4)
If PSQ is focal chord of parabola y2 = 4ax (a > 0), where S is focus then prove that
1
1
1
+
= .
PS
SQ
a
x = 2at, y = at2.
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Ans.

1.
Find the parametric equation of the parabola x2 = 4ay
9.
Tangents to the Parabola y = 4ax:

(i)
y y1 = 2 a (x + x 1) at the point (x 1, y1) ;
(ii)
y = mx +
a
a 2a
(m 0) at 2 ,
m
m
m
(iii)
t y = x + a t at (at, 2at).
NOTE : Point of intersection of the tangents at the point t1 & t 2 is [ at 1 t 2, a(t 1 + t2) ].
Example :
Prove that the straight line y = mx + c touches the parabola y2 = 4a (x + a) if c = ma +
Equation of tangent of slope m to the parabola y2 = 4a(x + a) is

1
y = mx + a m +
y = m(x + a) +
m
Solution.
a
m
a
m
Example :
A tangent to the parabola y2 = 8x makes an angel of 45 with the straight line y = 3x + 5. Find
its equation and its point of contact.
Solution.
Slope of required tangents are
3 1
m=
1 3
1
m 1 = 2,
m2 =
2
Equation of tangent of slope m to the parabola y 2 = 4ax is

a
y = mx +
.
m
1
tangents y = 2x 1 at , 2
2
but the given tangent is y = mx + c
y=
c = am +
1
x + 4 at (8, 8)
2
Example :
Find the equation to the tangents to the paabola y 2 = 9x which goes through the point (4, 10).
Solution.
Equation of tangent to parabola y 2 = 9x is
9
y = mx +
4m
Since it passes through (4, 10)
9
10 = 4m +
16 m 2 40 m + 9 = 0
4m
1 9
m= ,
4 4
x
9
equation of tangents are

y=
+9
&
y = x + 1.
4
4
Example :
Find the equations to the common tangents of the parabolas y 2 = 4ax and x 2 = 4by.
Solution.
Equation of tangent to y 2 = 4ax is
a
y = mx +
........(i)
m
2
Equation of tangent to x = 4by is
b
x = m 1y +
m1
1
b
x
........(ii)
m1
(m1 )2
for common tangent, (i) & (ii) must represent same line.
y=
Find the length of focal chord whose one end point is t.
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1
[Ans. a t + ]
t
a
b
= 2
m
m1
1/ 3
a
a
= bm 2
m =
m
b
equation of common tangent is
1/ 3
1/ 3
a
b
y = x + a .
b
a
1.
Find equation tangent to parabola y2 = 4x whose intercept on yaxis is 2.
x
y = +2
Ans.
2
2.
Prove that perpendicular drawn from focus upon any tangent of a parabola lies on the tangent at the vertex.
3.
Prove that image of focus in any tangent to parabola lies on its directrix.
4.
Prove that the area of triangle formed by three tangents to the parabola y2 = 4ax is half the area of triangle
formed by their points of contacts.
10.
Normals to the parabola y = 4ax :

(i)
y y1 =
y1
(x x 1) at (x 1, y1) ;
2a
(ii)
y = mx 2am am 3 at (am 2, 2am)
(iii)
y + tx = 2at + at3 at (at2, 2at).
NOTE :
(i)
(ii)
Point of intersection of normals at t 1 & t 2 are, a (t 12 + t 22 + t 1t2 + 2); a t1 t2 (t1 + t 2).

If the normals to the parabola y = 4ax at the point t1, meets the parabola again at the point
t2, then t2 =
(iii)
2
t1 + .
t1
If the normals to the parabola y = 4ax at the points t1 & t2 intersect again on the parabola at the
point 't3' then t 1 t 2 = 2; t3 = (t1 + t 2) and the line joining t1 & t 2 passes through a fixed point
(2a, 0).
Example :
If the normal at point t1 intersects the parabola again at t2 then show that t2 = t1
2
t1
Solution.
Slope of normal at P = t1 and slope of chord PQ =
t1 =
2
t1 + t 2
2
t1 + t 2
t1 + t2 =
2
t1
t2 = t1
2
.
t1
Example :
If the normals at points t1, t2 meet at the point t3 on the parabola then prove that
(i)
t1 t2 = 2
(ii)
t1 + t2 + t3 = 0
Solution.
Since normal at t1 & t2 meet the curve at t3
2
t3 = t 1
.....(i)
t1
2
.....(ii)
t2
(t12 + 2) t2 = t1 (t22 + 2)
t1t2 (t1 t2) + 2 (t2 t1) = 0
t1 t2 , t1t2 = 2
......(iii)
Hence (i) t1 t2 = 2
from equation (i) & (iii), we get
t3 = t1 t2
Hence (ii) t1 + t2 + t3 = 0
Example :
Find the locus of the point N from which 3 normals are drawn to the parabola y2 = 4ax are such that
(i)
Two of them are equally inclined to x-axis
t3 = t2
&
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m1 = m

1.
Find the points of the parabola y 2 = 4ax at which the normal is inclined at 30 to the axis.
a
2a a 2a
,
, ,
3 3 3
If the normal at point P(1, 2) on the parabola y2 = 4x cuts it again at point Q then Q = ?
Ans.
(9, 6)
Find the length of normal chord at point t to the parabola y2 = 4ax.
Ans.
2.
3.
Ans.
4.
=
4a( t 2 + 1) 2
t2
If normal chord at a point 't' on the parabola y2 = 4ax subtends a right angle at the vertex then prove that
t2 = 2
5.
Prove that the chord of the parabola y2 = 4ax, whose equation is y x 2 + 4a 2 = 0, is a normal to
the curve and that its length is 6 3a .
6.
If the normals at 3 points P, Q & R are concurrent, then show that

(i) The sum of slopes of normals is zero, (ii) Sum of ordinates of points P, Q, R is zero
(iii) The centroid of PQR lies on the axis of parabola.
11.
Pai r of Tangent s:
The equation to the pair of tangents which can be drawn from any point (x 1, y 1) to the parabola y = 4ax
is given by: SS1 = T where :
S y 4ax
;
S1 = y1 4ax 1 ;
T y y1 2a(x + x 1).
Example :
Write the equation of pair of tangents to the parabola y2 = 4x drawn from a point P(1, 2)
Solution.
We know the equation of pair of tangents are given by SS1 = T
(y2 4x) (4 + 4) = (2y + 2 (x 1))2
8y2 32x = 4y2 + 4x2 + 4 + 8xy 8y 8x
y2 x 2 2xy 6x + 2y = 1
Example :
Find the focus of the point P from which tangents are drawn to parabola y2 = 4ax having slopes m1, m2 such
that
(i) m1 + m2 = m0
(const)
(ii) 1 + 2 = 0
(const)
Sol.
Equation of tangent to y2 = 4ax, is
a
y = mx +
m
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k2
=2
a
a
y2 = a(x 3a)
(ii)
Two of them are perpendicular to each other
Solution.
Equation of normal to y2 = 4ax is
y = mx 2am am3
Let the normal is passes through N(h, k)
am3 + (2a h) m + k = 0
k = mh 2am am3
For given values of (h, k) it is cubic in m.
Let m1, m2 & m3 are roots
......(i)
m1 + m2 + m3 = 0
2a h
m1m2 + m2m3 + m3m1 =
......(ii)
a
k
......(iii)
m1m2m3 =
a
(i)
If two nromal are equally inclined to x-axis, then m1 + m2 = 0
m3 = 0
y=0
(ii)
If two normals are perpendicular
m1 m2 = 1
k
.....(iv)
from (3)
m3 =
a
k
2a h
from (2)
1+
(m1 + m2) =
.....(v)
a
a
k
from (1)
m1 + m2 =
.....(vi)
a
from (5) & (6), we get
1.
If two tangents to the parabola y2 = 4ax from a point P make angles 1 and 2 with the axis of the parabola,
then find the locus of P in each of the following cases.
(i)
tan21 + tan22 = (a constant)
(ii)
cos 1 cos 2 = (a constant)
Ans.
(i) y2 2ax = x2 , (ii) x2 = 2 {(x a)2 + y2}
12.
D i rec t o r C i rc l e:
Locus of the point of intersection of the perpendicular tangents to a curve is called the Director Circle.
For parabola y2 = 4ax its equation is x + a = 0 which is parabolas own directrix.
13.
Chord o f C ont ac t:
Equation to the chord of contact of tangents drawn from a point P(x 1, y 1) is
yy1 = 2a (x + x 1).
NOTE : The area of the triangle formed by the tangents from the point (x 1, y1) & the chord of contact is
(y1 4ax 1) 3/2 2a.
Example :
Find the length of chord of contact of the tangents drawn from point (x1, y1) to the parabola y2 = 4ax.
Solution.
Let tangent at P(t1) & Q(t2) meet at (x1, y1)
&
a(t1 + t2) = y1
at1t2 = x 1
PQ =
=a
=
(at 12 at 22 )2 + (2a( t1 t 2 ))2

(( t1 + t 2 )2 4t1t 2 )(( t1 + t 2 )2 + 4)
( y12 4ax 1 )( y12 + 4a 2 )

a2
Example :
If the line x y 1 = 0 intersect the parabola y2 = 8x at P & Q, then find the point of intersection of tangents
at P & Q.
Solution.
Let (h, k) be point of intersection of tangents then chord of contact is
yk = 4(x + h)
4x yk + 4h = 0
.....(i)
But given is
xy1=0
4
k
4h
=
=
1
1
1
h = 1, k = 4
point (1, 4)
Example :
Find the locus of point whose chord of contact w.r.t to the parabola y2 = 4bx is the tangents of the parabola
y2 = 4ax.
Solution.
a
Equation of tangent to y2 = 4ax is y = mx +
......(i)
m
Let it is chord of contact for parabola y2 = 4bx w.r.t. the point P(h, k)
Equation of chord of contact is

yk = 2b(x + h)
2b
2bh
y=
x+
.....(ii)
k
k
From (i) & (ii)
m=
locus of P is
2b a
2bh
,
=
k m
k
a=
4b 2h
k2
Self Practice Problem
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y = m0x
Let it passes through P(h, k)
m2h mk + a = 0
k
(i)
m1 + m2 = m0 =
h
m1 + m 2
k /h
(ii)
tan0 = 1 m m =
1 a / h
1
2
y = (x a) tan0
2.
If from a variable point P on the line x 2y + 1 = 0 pair of tangents are drawn to the parabola
y2 = 8x then prove that chord of contact passes through a fixed point, also find that point.
Ans.
(1, 8)
14.
C ho rd w it h a gi v en mi d dl e p o i nt :
Equation of the chord of the parabola y = 4ax whose middle point is

2a
(x 1, y 1) is y y 1 =
(x x 1) T = S1
y1
Example :
Find the locus of middle point of the chord of the parabola y2 = 4ax which pass through a given point (p, q).
Solution.
Let P(h, k) be the mid point of chord of parabola y2 = 4ax,
so equation of chord is yk 2a(x + h) = k2 4ah.
Since it passes through (p, q)
qk 2a (p + h) = k2 4ah
Required locus is
y2 2ax qy + 2ap = 0.
Example :
Find the locus of middle point of the chord of the parabola y2 = 4ax whose slope is m.
Solution.
Let P(h, k) be the mid point of chord of parabola y2 = 4ax,
so equation of chord is yk 2a(x + h) = k2 4ah.
2a
but slope =
=m
k
2a
locus is y =
m
1.
Find the equation of chord of parabola y2 = 4x whose mid point is (4, 2).
Ans.
xy2=0
2.
Find the locus of mid - point of chord of parabola y2 = 4ax which touches the parabola x2 = 4by.
Ans.
y (2ax y2) = 4a2b
15.
Imp o rt ant H i g hl i ght s:

(i)
If the tangent & normal at any point P of the parabola intersect the axis at T & G then
ST = SG = SP where S is the focus. In other words the tangent and the normal at a point P on
the parabola are the bisectors of the angle between the focal radius SP & the perpendicular
from P on the directrix. From this we conclude that all rays emanating from S will become
parallel to the axis of theparabola after reflection.
(ii)
The portion of a tangent to a parabola cut off between the directrix & the curve subtends a right
angle at the focus.
The tangents at the extremities of a focal chord intersect at right angles on the directrix, and
hence a circle on any focal chord as diameter touches the directrix. Also a circle on any focal
radii of a point P (at 2, 2at) as diameter touches the tangent at the vertex and intercepts a chord
(iii)
2
of length a 1 + t on a normal at the point P..
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)
Any tangent to a parabola & the perpendicular on it from the focus meet on the tangent at the
vertex.
If the tangents at P and Q meet in T, then:
TP and TQ subtend equal angles at the focus S.
ST2 = SP. SQ &
The triangles SPT and STQ are similar.

Semi latus rectum of the parabola y = 4ax, is the harmonic mean between segments of any
focal chord of the parabola.
The area of the triangle formed by three points on a parabola is twice the area of the triangle
formed by the tangents at these points.
If normal are drawn from a point P(h, k) to the parabola y2 = 4ax then
k = mh 2am am 3 i.e.
am 3 + m(2a h) + k = 0.
Prove that locus of a point whose chord of contact w.r.t. parabola passes through focus is directrix
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1.
4b 2
x.
a
y2 =
m 1m 2 + m 2m 3 + m 3m 1 =
2a h
k
; m 1 m2 m3 = .
a
a
Where m 1, m 2, & m 3 are the slopes of the three concurrent normals. Note that
algebraic sum of the slopes of the three concurrent normals is zero.
algebraic sum of the ordinates of the three conormal points on the parabola is zero
Centroid of the formed by three conormal points lies on the xaxis.
Condition for three real and distinct normals to be drawn froma point P (h, k) is
h > 2a & k 2 <
Length of subnormal is constant for all points on the parabola & is equal to the semi latus
rectum.
Note : Students must try to proof all the above properties.
(x)
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Length of subtangent at any point P(x, y) on the parabola y = 4ax equals twice the abscissa
of the point P. Note that the subtangent is bisected at the vertex.
(ix)
4
3.
27a (h 2a)
m1 + m2 + m 3 = 0 ;

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Section of right circular cone by different planes

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A right circular cone is as shown in the

Section of a right circular cone

Section of a right circular cone by a plane

Section of a right circular cone by a plane parallel to a generator of the

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D efi ni t i o n a nd T erm ino lo g y

Length of the latus rectum = 4a.

5 [(x + 1)2 + (y + 2)2] = (x 2y + 3)2

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General equati on of a co nic: Focal direc trix p roperty:

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The equation of the directrix is X = a i.e. X =

So, the equation of the directrix is

Param etric Representatio n:

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Position of a point Relative to a Parabola:

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(3, 4) lies outside the parabola.

NOTE : 1. The equation of a chord joining t1 & t2 is 2x (t 1 + t2) y + 2 at 1 t 2 = 0.

t12 1 = t12 + t1t2

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Self Practice Problems

Tangents to the Parabola y = 4ax:

y y1 = 2 a (x + x 1) at the point (x 1, y1) ;

Prove that the straight line y = mx + c touches the parabola y2 = 4a (x + a) if c = ma +

Equation of tangent of slope m to the parabola y2 = 4a(x + a) is

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Equation of tangent of slope m to the parabola y 2 = 4ax is

but the given tangent is y = mx + c

equation of tangents are

Find the length of focal chord whose one end point is t.

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Normals to the parabola y = 4ax :

Point of intersection of normals at t 1 & t 2 are, a (t 12 + t 22 + t 1t2 + 2); a t1 t2 (t1 + t 2).

Slope of normal at P = t1 and slope of chord PQ =

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Self Practice Problems

If the normals at 3 points P, Q & R are concurrent, then show that

(y2 4x) (4 + 4) = (2y + 2 (x 1))2

8y2 32x = 4y2 + 4x2 + 4 + 8xy 8y 8x

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(at 12 at 22 )2 + (2a( t1 t 2 ))2

( y12 4ax 1 )( y12 + 4a 2 )

Equation of chord of contact is

Self Practice Problem

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Let it passes through P(h, k)

Equation of the chord of the parabola y = 4ax whose middle point is

Imp o rt ant H i g hl i ght s: