Question
Question: The straight line y = 2x + l does not meet the parabola y<sup>2</sup> = 2x, if...
The straight line y = 2x + l does not meet the parabola
y2 = 2x, if
A
l<41
B
l>41
C
l = 4
D
l = 1
Answer
l>41
Explanation
Solution
line y = 2x + l …(i)
Parabola y2 = 2x …(ii)
From (i) & (ii) (2x+ l)2 = 2x
̃ 4x2 + 4xl + l2 = 2x
̃ 4x2 + 2x(2l – 1) + l2 = 0
Does not meet the parabola D < 0
̃ 4(2l – 1)2 – 4(4)(l2) < 0
̃ 4[4l2 + 1 – 4l – 4l2] < 0
̃ 1 – 4l < 0 ̃ l > ¼