The focal distance of a point $P$ on the parabola $y^{2} = 12x,$ if the ordinate of $P$ is 6, is

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(b)
Given parabola is $y^{2} = 12\ x$
Here, $a = \ \ 3$
For point $P(x,y),\ y = 6\$
This point lie on the parabola
$	herefore\ \ \ (6)^{2} = 12x\  \Rightarrow x = 3$
Thus , focal distance of point $P$ is 6

Q. The focal distance of a point $P$ on the parabola $y^{2} = 12x,$ if the ordinate of $P$ is 6, is

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