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The triangle formed by the tangents to a parabola `y^2= 4ax` at the ends of the latus rectum and the double ordinate through the focus is

A

equilateral

B

isosceles

C

right-angled isosceles

D

dependent on the velue of a for its classification.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Since the tangents at the end-points of a focal chord intersect at right-angles on the directrix. So, the triangle is right angled.
The equations of the tangents at (a, 2a) and L'(a, -2a) are x-y+a=0 and x+y+a=0 respectively. These two intersect at P(-a, 0)
`"We have, "PL=2sqrt2a=PL'`
Hence, the triangle is right-angled isoceles.
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