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If `P S Q` is a focal chord of the parabola `y^2=8x` such that `S P=6` , then the length of `S Q` is (a)6 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) none of these

A

6

B

4

C

3

D

8

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The correct Answer is:
C
We have,
`"Semi-latrusrectum = HM of SP and SQ"`
`rArr" "4=(SPxxSQ)/(SPxxSQ)rArr4=(2xx6xxSQ)/(6+SQ)rArrSQ=3`
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