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If focal distance of a point P on the parabola `y^(2)=4ax` whose abscissa is 5 10, then find the value of a.

A

A. 5

B

B. 10

C

C. 0

D

D. None of these

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The correct Answer is:
5
Focal distance of point P is (a+x) or (a+5).
Given that a+5=10
`:." "a=5`
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