Question
Mathematics Question on Conic sections
Axis of a parabola lies along x-axis. If its vertex and focus are at distances 2 and 4 respectively from the origin, on the positive x-axis then which of the following points does not lie on it ?
A
(4,−4)
B
(5,26)
C
(8,6)
D
6,42
Answer
(8,6)
Explanation
Solution
equation of parabola is
y2=8(x−2)
(8,6) does not lie on parabola.