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Parabola: Standard equation MCQ

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Standard equationEasyQuestion 390001

Question

The standard equation of a parabola opening rightward is:
  1. A
    y² = 4ax (a > 0)
    Correct
  2. B
    x² = 4ay
  3. C
    y² = −4ax
  4. D
    x²/a² + y²/b² = 1

Correct answer

y² = 4ax (a > 0)

Explanation

Standard parabolas: y² = 4ax (opens right), y² = −4ax (opens left), x² = 4ay (opens up), x² = −4ay (opens down). Focus at (a, 0) for y² = 4ax.