In the parabola y^2=8 x, the focal distance of a point P lying on it is 8 units. Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The coordinates of P can be (6,4 \sqrt{3}). 2. The perpendicular distance of P from the directrix of parabola is 8 units. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

UPSC NDA I 2024 Mathematics Paper

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In the parabola y2=8x, the focal distance of a point P lying on it is 8 units. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The coordinates of P can be (6,4√3).
2. The perpendicular distance of P from the directrix of parabola is 8 units.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2

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