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The normal to a curve at P(x,y)P(x,y) meets the xx-axis at GG. If the distance of GG from the origin is twice the abscissa of PP, then the curve is a :

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Solution

This solution will guide you through finding the curve based on the given geometric condition. We will use differential equations to relate the curve's properties to the condition described.


Key Concept: Equation of the Normal to a Curve

Let P(x0,y0)P(x_0, y_0) be a point on a curve.

  1. Slope of the Tangent: The slope of the tangent to the curve at P(x0,y0)P(x_0, y_0) is given by dydx\frac{dy}{dx} evaluated at (x0,y0)(x_0, y_0). We often denote this as mt=dydxm_t = \frac{dy}{dx}.
  2. Slope of the Normal: The normal to the curve at $P(x_0, y

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