Normal AO, A1, A2 drawn to the parabola y^2=8x from the point A(h,0) if triangle OA1A2 is equilateral triangle then possible values of h is

Dear Student,
Given that,
Equation of Parabola, 
y2=8x
a =2​​​ 

OA1A2 is an equilateral triangle
Therefore,
A1OA=π6
Slope of OA1= tan π6= 13
That is yx2atat2=13 (Parametric Form)
        
Hence, t =  23
Now, we have to find the equation of the normal from point A1
The equation of a normal in parametric form is;
y+tx = at3 + 2at
Also, point (h,0) lies on this eqation,
Therefore, by putting values of a=2, t=23,  x = h and  y = 0
We get 0 + h = 2*4*3 + 2*2
h = 24+4
h=28
  ​​​​​​​​​​Regards.

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