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The focal chord to y2=16x is tangent to (x−6)2+y2=2 then the possible values of the slope of this chord are

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1and1
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Solution

The correct option is A 1and1
Wehavey=4ax(a,0)y0=m(x4)(4,0)y=mx4mymx+4m=0Now,(x6)2+y2=2(6.0)r=2Theny13x1+4m1+m2=2|06m+4m|2(1+m2)2=(2)2Now4m2=2(1+m2)2m2=2m2=1m=±1
Hence,option Ais the correct answer.

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