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Normals at `(x_(1),y_(1)),(x_(2),y_(2))and(x_(3),y_(3))` to the parabola `y^(2)=4x` are concurrent at point P. If `y_(1)y_(2)+y_(2)y_(3)+y_(3)y_(1)=x_(1)x_(2)x_(3)`, then locus of point P is part of parabola, length of whose latus rectum is __________.

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To solve the problem step by step, we will analyze the conditions given and derive the required locus and its properties. ### Step 1: Understand the Parabola The equation of the parabola given is \( y^2 = 4x \). This is a standard form of a parabola that opens to the right. ### Step 2: General Equation of the Normal The normal to the parabola at a point \((x_0, y_0)\) can be expressed as: \[ y = mx - 2m - m^2 \] where \(m\) is the slope of the tangent at that point. ### Step 3: Coordinates of Points on the Parabola Let the points on the parabola be: - \( (x_1, y_1) = (m_1^2, -2m_1) \) - \( (x_2, y_2) = (m_2^2, -2m_2) \) - \( (x_3, y_3) = (m_3^2, -2m_3) \) ### Step 4: Condition of Concurrency The normals at these points are concurrent at point \(P(h, k)\). The condition given is: \[ y_1y_2 + y_2y_3 + y_3y_1 = x_1x_2x_3 \] Substituting the coordinates: \[ (-2m_1)(-2m_2) + (-2m_2)(-2m_3) + (-2m_3)(-2m_1) = (m_1^2)(m_2^2)(m_3^2) \] This simplifies to: \[ 4(m_1m_2 + m_2m_3 + m_3m_1) = m_1^2 m_2^2 m_3^2 \] ### Step 5: Relate the Slopes Let \(m_1, m_2, m_3\) be the slopes of the normals. From the properties of cubic equations, we know: - \(m_1m_2 + m_2m_3 + m_3m_1 = -\frac{b}{a}\) - \(m_1m_2m_3 = -\frac{c}{a}\) ### Step 6: Substitute into the Condition From the cubic equation formed, we can express: \[ 4(-\frac{b}{a}) = -\frac{c}{a} \] This leads us to a relationship between \(h\) and \(k\). ### Step 7: Find the Locus of Point P After substituting and simplifying, we find: \[ k^2 = 8 - 4h \] Rearranging gives us the locus: \[ k^2 = -4(h - 2) \] This is a parabola that opens to the left. ### Step 8: Length of the Latus Rectum The standard form of the parabola is \(y^2 = -4a(x - h)\). Here, \(a = 1\) (since \(4a = 4\)). The length of the latus rectum is given by \(4a\). Thus, the length of the latus rectum is: \[ \text{Length of the latus rectum} = 4 \times 1 = 4 \] ### Final Answer The length of the latus rectum is **4 units**.

To solve the problem step by step, we will analyze the conditions given and derive the required locus and its properties. ### Step 1: Understand the Parabola The equation of the parabola given is \( y^2 = 4x \). This is a standard form of a parabola that opens to the right. ### Step 2: General Equation of the Normal The normal to the parabola at a point \((x_0, y_0)\) can be expressed as: \[ ...
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