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Conic Sections
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Let a parabola b be such that its vertex and focus lie on the positive x-axis at a distance 2 and 4 units from the origin, respectively. If tangents are drawn from O(0, 0) to the parabola P which meet P at S and R, then the area (in sq. units) of Δ\DeltaSOR is equal to :

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Key Concepts and Formulas:

  1. Standard Equation of a Parabola: For a parabola with vertex (h,k)(h, k) and its axis of symmetry parallel to the x-axis, its equation is given by (yk)2=4a(xh)(y-k)^2 = 4a(x-h).
    • The focus of this parabola is at (h+a,k)(h+a, k).
    • The parameter 'aa' represents the directed distance from the vertex to the focus. If a>0a>0, the parabola opens to the right; if a<0a<0, it opens to the left.
    • The directrix of this parabola is the line x=hax = h-a.
  2. Chord of Contact: If tangents are drawn from an external point $

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