The slope of the normal at the point $(at^2, 2at)$ of the parabola $y^2 = 4ax$ is

  • A
    $1/t$
  • B
    $t$
  • C
    $-t$
  • D
    $-1/t$

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For the parabola $y^2+6y-2x+5=0$,match the items in List-$I$ with the suitable item in List-$II$ given below:
List-$I$ (Geometric Property) List-$II$ (Coordinates/Equations)
$I$. Vertex $A$. $\left(-\frac{3}{2}, -3\right)$
$II$. Focus $B$. $\left(\frac{3}{2}, -3\right)$
$III$. Equation of the directrix $C$. $2x + 5 = 0$
$IV$. Equation of the axis $D$. $2x + y + 3 = 0$
$E$. $y + 3 = 0$
$F$. $(-2, -3)$

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The condition that the parabolas $y^2 = 4ax$ and $y^2 = 4c(x - b)$ have a common normal other than the $x$-axis ($a, b, c$ being distinct positive real numbers) is

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