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If PQ be a double ordinate of the parabola, y^2=-4x, where P lies in the second quadrant. If Rdivides PQ in the ratio 2:1, then the locus of R is:

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If PQPQPQ be a double ordinate of the parabola, y2=−4x,{y}^{2}=-4x,y2=−4x, where PPP lies in the second quadrant. If RRRdivides PQPQPQ in the ratio 2:1,2:1,2:1, then the locus of RRR is:

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Held on 11 Apr 2015 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.

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  1. A

    3y2=−2x3{y}^{2}=-2x3y2=−2x

  2. B

    9y2=4x9{y}^{2}=4x9y2=4x

  3. C

    9y2=−4x9{y}^{2}=-4x9y2=−4x

  4. D

    3y2=2x3{y}^{2}=2x3y2=2x

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