JEE Advanced2011MathematicsParabolaActual
Let (x, y) be any point on the parabola y^2=4 x . Let P be the point that divides the line segment from (0,0) to (x, y) in the ratio 1: 3 . Then, the locus of P is
Options
- Ax^2=y
- By^2=2 x
- Cy^2=x
- Dx^2=2 y
Correct answer
C. y^2=x
Step-by-step solution
By section formula, h= x+0 4 , k= y+0 4 x=4 h and y=4 k Substituting in y^2=4 x , (4 k)^2=4(4 h) k^2=h or y^2=x is required locus.