Parabola
Distance Between Parabolas
Grade 11
Question:
<p>The shortest distance between the parabolas <span class='math'>y^2 = 4x</span> and <span class='math'>y^2 = 2x - 6</span> is</p>
<p>(a) 2</p>
<p>(b) 5</p>
<p>(c) 3</p>
<p>(d) None of these</p>
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept: Find the minimum distance between two parabolas by finding the shortest perpendicular distance between corresponding points on each curve.
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Correct Answer: C