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Area of the triangle formed by the vertex and the ends of the latus rectum of the parabola x^2 = 4ay

The same question, asked 4 times: 20 Apr 2025 S1*, 13 Apr 2026 S1*, 12 May 2026 S1*, 19 May 2026 S1. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    20 Apr 2025 S1

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    The area of the triangle formed by the lines joining the vertex of the parabola x2=20yx^{2}= 20y to the end of its latus rectum is

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  2. Question 2

    13 Apr 2026 S1

    59
    The area of the triangle formed by the lines joining the vertex of the parabola x2=48yx^2 = 48y to the ends of its latus rectum, is .....

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  3. Question 3

    12 May 2026 S1

    62
    The area of the triangle formed by the vertex and the endpoints of the latus rectum of the parabola x2=−18yx^2 = -18y is ...

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  4. Question 4

    19 May 2026 S1

    63
    The area (in sq.units) of a triangle formed by joining the vertex and the endpoints of the latus rectum of the parabola x2=−20yx^2 = -20y is...

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