Let $(x, y)$ be any point on the parabola $y^2 = 4x$. Let $P$ be the point that divides the line segment from $(0, 0)$ to $(x, y)$ in the ratio $1:3$. Then the locus of $P$ is

  • A
    $x^2 = y$
  • B
    $y^2 = 2x$
  • C
    $y^2 = x$
  • D
    $x^2 = 2y$

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Let $PQ$ be a focal chord of the parabola $y^2=4ax$. The tangents to the parabola at $P$ and $Q$ meet at a point $R$ lying on the line $y=2x+a$,where $a > 0$.
$1.$ The length of the chord $PQ$ is:
$(A)$ $7a$ $(B)$ $5a$ $(C)$ $2a$ $(D)$ $3a$
$2.$ If the chord $PQ$ subtends an angle $\theta$ at the vertex of the parabola $y^2=4ax$,then $\tan \theta$ is:
$(A)$ $\frac{2}{3}\sqrt{7}$ $(B)$ $\frac{-2}{3}\sqrt{7}$ $(C)$ $\frac{2}{3}\sqrt{5}$ $(D)$ $\frac{-2}{3}\sqrt{5}$

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