Let O be the vertex and Q be any point...

Let O be the vertex and Q be any point on the parabola,`x^2=""8y` . It the point P divides the line segment OQ internally in the ratio 1 : 3, then the locus of P is :

A

1) `x ^(2) =y `

B

2) `y ^(2) =x`

C

3) `y ^(2) =2x`

D

4) `x ^(2)=2y`

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The correct Answer is:

D

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