If the shortest distance of the parabola y^2=4x from the centre of the circle x^2+y^2-4x-16y+64=0 is d, then d^2 is equal to : (1) 16 (2) 24 (3) 20 (4) 36
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Ans. (3) Sol. Equation of normal to parabola y=mx-2m-m^3 this normal passing through center of circle (2,8) 8=2m-2m-m^3 or, m=-2 So point P on parabola ⇒(am^2,-2am)=(4,4) And C=(2,8) PC=√(4+16)=√20 d^2=20