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The line `x+ y +2=0` is a tangent to a parabola at point A, intersect the directrix at B and tangent at vertex at C respectively. The focus of parabola is `S(a, 0)`. Then

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CS is perpendicular to AB

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`AC*BC=CS^(2)`

C

`AC*BC=8`

D

AC=BC

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given information and the relationships between points A, B, and C in relation to the parabola and the tangent line. Let's break it down step by step. ### Step 1: Identify the Equation of the Parabola The standard form of the parabola is given as: \[ y^2 = 4ax \] where \( S(a, 0) \) is the focus of the parabola. ### Step 2: Find the Equation of the Tangent Line The given tangent line is: \[ x + y + 2 = 0 \] We can rewrite this in slope-intercept form: \[ y = -x - 2 \] ### Step 3: Determine the Coordinates of Point A For a parabola \( y^2 = 4ax \), the equation of the tangent at point \( A(at^2, 2at) \) is given by: \[ ty = a(x + at^2) \] We need to find the point of tangency \( A \) such that the tangent line \( x + y + 2 = 0 \) matches this equation. ### Step 4: Substitute the Coordinates of A into the Tangent Equation Substituting \( A(at^2, 2at) \) into the tangent equation: \[ t(2at) = a(at^2 + at^2) \] This simplifies to: \[ 2at^2 = 2at^3 \] This gives us \( t = 1 \) (since \( a \neq 0 \)). ### Step 5: Calculate the Coordinates of Point A Substituting \( t = 1 \) back into the coordinates of \( A \): \[ A(a, 2a) \] ### Step 6: Find the Coordinates of Point B The directrix of the parabola \( y^2 = 4ax \) is given by \( x = -a \). The intersection of the tangent line with the directrix can be found by substituting \( x = -a \) into the tangent line equation: \[ -a + y + 2 = 0 \implies y = a - 2 \] Thus, the coordinates of point B are: \[ B(-a, a - 2) \] ### Step 7: Determine the Coordinates of Point C The vertex of the parabola is at the origin \( (0, 0) \). The tangent at the vertex is horizontal (since it is a parabola opening to the right), and thus the coordinates of point C are: \[ C(0, 0) \] ### Step 8: Calculate Distances AC and BC Using the distance formula, we can find the distances \( AC \) and \( BC \). 1. **Distance AC**: \[ AC = \sqrt{(a - 0)^2 + (2a - 0)^2} = \sqrt{a^2 + 4a^2} = \sqrt{5a^2} = a\sqrt{5} \] 2. **Distance BC**: \[ BC = \sqrt{(-a - 0)^2 + ((a - 2) - 0)^2} = \sqrt{a^2 + (a - 2)^2} = \sqrt{a^2 + a^2 - 4a + 4} = \sqrt{2a^2 - 4a + 4} \] ### Step 9: Verify the Relationship \( AC \cdot BC = CS^2 \) We need to find \( CS \) where \( S(a, 0) \): \[ CS = \sqrt{(a - 0)^2 + (0 - 0)^2} = a \] Thus, \( CS^2 = a^2 \). ### Step 10: Check if \( AC \cdot BC = CS^2 \) We have: \[ AC \cdot BC = (a\sqrt{5}) \cdot \sqrt{2a^2 - 4a + 4} \] We need to check if this equals \( a^2 \). ### Conclusion From the calculations, we can conclude the relationships and verify the conditions stated in the problem.

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given information and the relationships between points A, B, and C in relation to the parabola and the tangent line. Let's break it down step by step. ### Step 1: Identify the Equation of the Parabola The standard form of the parabola is given as: \[ y^2 = 4ax \] where \( S(a, 0) \) is the focus of the parabola. ...
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