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If the bisector of angle `A P B ,` where `P Aa n dP B` are the tangents to the parabola `y^2=4a x ,` is equally, inclined to the coordinate axes, then the point `P` lies on the tangent at vertex of the parabola directrix of the parabola circle with center at the origin and radius `a` the line of the latus rectum.

A

tangent at vertex of the parabola

B

directrix of the parabola

C

circle with center at the origin and radius

D

the line of latus rectum

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The correct Answer is:
D

(4)
Here, `(1)/(t_(1))="tan"((pi)/(4)+theta)`
`and(1)/(t_(2))="tan"((pi)/(4)-theta)`
So, `t_(1)t_(2)=1`
Therefore, the x-coordinate of P is `at_(1)t_(2),i.e.,a`.
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