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If O is the vertex of the of the parabola x2 = 4y, Q is the point on parabola. If C is the locus of point which divides OQ in ratio 2:3. The equation of chord of C which bisected at point (1, 2).

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A

5x + 4y + 3 = 0

B

5x – 4y – 3 = 0

C

5x – 4y + 3 = 0

D

5x + 4y – 3 = 0

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Correct Answer :

Option C

5x – 4y + 3 = 0

5x - 4y + 3 = 0

Solution :

Let us break down the solution to find the equation of the chord step-by-step.

Step 1: Understand the given parabola and points
The given parabola is:
x2=4y
The vertex of this parabola is at the origin, so O=(0,0).
Let Q be a general point on the parabola. We can write the coordinates of Q in parametric form as:
Q=(2t,t2)
since (2t)2=4(t2) satisfies the equation of the parabola x2=4y.

Step 2: Find the locus of the point dividing OQ in the ratio 2:3
Let P(h,k) be the point that divides the line segment joining O(0,0) and Q(2t,t2) internally in the ratio 2:3.
Using the section formula, the coordinates of P(h,k) are:
h=2(2t)+3(0)2+3=4t5
k=2(t2)+3(0)2+3=2t25
From the equation for h, we get:
t=5h4
Substitute this value of t into the equation for k:
k=255h42=2525h216=5h28
Simplifying this relation:
8k=5h2h2=85k
Replacing h with x and k with y, the equation of the locus curve C is:
x2=85y5x2-8y=0

Step 3: Equation of the chord of C bisected at (1, 2)
The equation of a chord of a conic section bisected at a given point (x1,y1) is given by:
T=S1
Here, the equation of the curve is S=5x2-8y=0, and the point is (x1,y1)=(1,2).
Let us find T and S1:

T=5xx1-4(y+y1)=5x(1)-4(y+2)=5x-4y-8
S1=5x12-8y1=5(1)2-8(2)=5-16=-11
Now, set T=S1:
5x-4y-8=-11
5x-4y-8+11=0
5x-4y+3=0

Therefore, the equation of the chord of C bisected at (1, 2) is 5x-4y+3=0.

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