Single Answer MCQ
Q-00052157
What is the equation of a parabola with focus at (a, 0) and directrix x = -a?
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y^2 = 4ax
2
x^2 = 4ay
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y^2 = -4ax
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x^2 = -4ay
Answer and Solution
Answer
A. y^2 = 4ax
Solution:
The correct equation is y^2 = 4ax, which describes a parabola with focus (a, 0) and directrix x = -a. The other options represent different conic sections.
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