Prove that the chord is a normal chord of the parabola

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · CBSE · Mathematics · Conic Sections · Conic Sections

Problem

Prove that the chord y−x2+4a2=0y-x\sqrt{2}+4a\sqrt{2}=0 is a normal chord of the parabola y2=4axy^2=4ax. Also, find the point on the parabola at which the given chord is normal.

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