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Grade 11Analytical Geometry

Find the equation of directrix of parabola x=-2at, y=-at2

Profile image of Rishov Baruah
7 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of Saranya Roy
7 Years ago
The equation of directrix is y=a.As the given parametric EQ.  satisfies the eq. X^2=-4aY.Thus vertex lies at (0,0) and focus and directrix are equidistant from the vertex.As it is a downward parabola so directrix is y=a