Question

The polar of any point P with respect to the circle x^2+y^2 = a^2 touches the parabola y^2=4ax. Show that P lies on the curve y^2+ax=0

Answer 1

when can some help me with my geometry question pls

Answer 2

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Answer 3

What geometry problem do you need help on chris

Answer 4

hey @tough3z is this calculus?

Answer 5

pole and polar of parabola , 2d geometry

Answer 6

what can you tell me about the meaning of polar of any point P w.r.t to the circle

Answer 7

polar of a point P w.r.t a conic (or a circle) is the locus of intersection of tangents ,drawn through the chord that passing through the conic and the point P

Answer 8

Assume a>0
x^2+y^2=a^2 has radius a
y^2=4ax is a parabola open to the right


the other parabola y^2=-ax is open to the left


so this is sorta what are drawing looks like