JEE MAIN - Mathematics (2004 - No. 32)

A point on the parabola $${y^2} = 18x$$ at which the ordinate increases at twice the rate of the abscissa is
$$\left( {{9 \over 8},{9 \over 2}} \right)$$
$$(2, -4)$$
$$\left( {{-9 \over 8},{9 \over 2}} \right)$$
$$(2, 4)$$

Explanation

$${y^2} = 18x \Rightarrow 2y{{dy} \over {dx}} = 18 \Rightarrow {{dy} \over {dx}} = {9 \over y}$$

Given $${{dy} \over {dx}} = 2 \Rightarrow {9 \over 2} = 2 \Rightarrow y = {9 \over 2}$$

Puting in $${y^2} = 18x \Rightarrow x = {9 \over 8}$$

$$\therefore$$ Required point is $$\left( {{9 \over 8},{9 \over 2}} \right)$$

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