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Grade 12th passAnalytical Geometry

What is the number of normals to a parabola from a given point (h,k) ?
I know the standard method of finding the roots of the slope form equation of normal, but that's time consuming. I'm looking for an easier method.
I believe in your accuracy, please help asap.
Thanks in advance.

Profile image of Subham Jha
5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of ANIKET RAJ
5 Years ago
depends on position of point wrt parabola if 
it lies on it then only two normals possibe 
if outside 3