JEE Main 2023
Conic Sections
Parabola
Easy
Question
Let P 1 be a parabola with vertex (3, 2) and focus (4, 4) and P 2 be its mirror image with respect to the line x + 2y = 6. Then the directrix of P 2 is x + 2y = ____________.
Answer: 4
Solution
This problem requires a strong understanding of parabola properties and the geometric transformation of reflection. We will first determine the directrix of the original parabola using its vertex and focus. Then, we will find the mirror image of this directrix with respect to the given line to obtain the directrix of parabola .
1. Key Concepts and Formulas for Parabola Properties
The fundamental properties of a parabola relate its vertex, focus, and directrix:
- The vertex () of a parabola is the midpoint of its focus () and the point () where the directrix intersects the axis of the parabola.
- The axis of the parabola is the line passing through the focus and the vertex.