The Length Of The Subnormal To The Parabola y2 = 4ax at Any Point Is Equal To

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Question

The length of the subnormal to the parabola y2 = 4ax at any point is equal to

Solution

Correct option is

2a

              y2 = 4ax                   

length of subnormal

                 = 

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