Question Number 147010 by gsk2684 last updated on 17/Jul/21
![if the radius of a circle touching parabola y^2 =4x at (4,4)and having directrix of y^2 =4x as its normal is r, then find [r]? (where [x] denote greatest integer lessthan or equal to x)](https://www.tinkutara.com/question/Q147010.png)
Commented by gsk2684 last updated on 17/Jul/21

Answered by mr W last updated on 17/Jul/21
![x=(y^2 /4) directrix is x=−1 (dx/dy)=(y/2) at (4,4): (dx/dy)=(4/2)=2 normal is y=4−2(x−4)=12−2x center of circle: x=−1 y=12−2(−1)=14 radius r: r^2 =(−1−4)^2 +(14−4)^2 =125 r=(√(125))>(√(121))=11, <(√(144))=12 ⇒[r]=11](https://www.tinkutara.com/question/Q147081.png)
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Commented by gsk2684 last updated on 18/Jul/21
