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Conic Sections
Parabola
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Question

The equations of two sides of a variable triangle are x=0x=0 and y=3y=3, and its third side is a tangent to the parabola y2=6xy^2=6x. The locus of its circumcentre is :

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Solution

This problem requires us to find the locus of the circumcenter of a variable triangle. The key to solving it involves understanding the properties of tangents to a parabola, determining the triangle's vertices, and recognizing the special case of a right-angled triangle's circumcenter.


1. Key Concepts and Formulas

  • Equation of a Tangent to a Parabola: For a parabola of the form y2=4axy^2 = 4ax, the equation of a tangent line in parametric form (using parameter tt) is given by ty=x+at2ty = x + at^2 This form is particularly useful as it allows us to represent the varying third side of the triangle using a single parameter.
  • Vertices of a Triangle: These are the points where the three side equations intersect. We will find these by

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