Area bounded by $x=\frac{y^2}{4}$ and its latus rectum is:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → $\frac{8}{3}sq.units $
Assuming y as d
$y^2=4x$
from definition of parabola
$OX'=OX=a$
so $AB=OX'+OX=2a$
By definition of parabola
Now finding area by symmetry
Area I = Area II
Area = 2 Area I = $2\int\limits_0^a2\sqrt{x}dx$
$=4×\frac{2}{3}\left[x^{3/2}\right]_0^a$
here $a = 1$
$=\frac{8}{3}sq.units $