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IF `P_1P_2` and `Q_1Q_2` two focal chords of a parabola `y^2=4ax` at right angles, then

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area of the quadrilateral `P_1Q_1P_2Q_2` is minimum when the chords are inclined at an angle `pi//4` to the axis of the parabola.

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minimum area is twice the area of the square on the latusrectum of the parabola.

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minimum area of quadrilateral `P_1Q_1P_2Q_2` cannot be found

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minimum area is thrice the area of the square on the latusrectum of the parabola.

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