Application of DerivativeHard

Question

The length of the subnormal of the curve y² = 8ax (a > 0) is -

Options

A.2a

B.4a

C.6a

D.8a

Solution

Length of subnormal = y
y² = 8ax ⇒ 2y = 8a
∴ y = 4a

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