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Let P(4,4 √3) be a point on the parabola y^2=4 a x and PQ be a focal chord of the parabola. If M and N are the foot of perpendiculars drawn from P…

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Let P(4,43)\mathrm{P}(4,4 \sqrt{3})P(4,43​) be a point on the parabola y2=4axy^2=4 \mathrm{a} xy2=4ax and PQ be a focal chord of the parabola. If M and NNN are the foot of perpendiculars drawn from PPP and QQQ respectively on the directrix of the parabola, then the area of the quadrilateral PQMN is equal to :

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Held on 22 Jan 2025 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.

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  1. A

    17317 \sqrt{3}173​

  2. B

    26338\frac{263 \sqrt{3}}{8}82633​​

  3. C

    3433\frac{34 \sqrt{3}}{3}3343​​

  4. D

    34338\frac{343 \sqrt{3}}{8}83433​​

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