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For the parabola y² = 36x, let LL' denote its latus rectum and let PP' be a double ordinate drawn at a point between the vertex and the latus rectum. The area of the trapezium PP'LL' is greatest when the distance of PP' from the vertex is
- 1
- 4
- 9
- 36
Correct answer: 1
Solution
The area of the trapezium PP'LL' is maximized when the distance from the vertex to the double ordinate PP' is equal to the distance from the vertex to the latus rectum, which is 1 unit for the given parabola. This is because the area depends on the height and the width of the trapezium, and at this specific distance, the dimensions yield the largest area.
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