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MathematicsParabolaTangent to ParabolaEasy2 minPYQ_2012

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Statement 1: $y = m x - \frac{1}{m}$ is always a tangent to the parabola, $y^{2} = - 4 x$ for all non-zero values of $m$ . Statement 2: Every tangent to the parabola, $y^{2} = - 4 x$ will meet its axis at a point whose abscissa is non-negative.

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Both the given statements are true. Statement $- 2$ is not the correct explanation for statement $- 1$ .

Stream:JEESubject:MathematicsTopic:ParabolaSubtopic:Tangent to Parabola

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