Let $PQ$ be a focal chord of the parabola $y^2=4ax$. The tangents to the parabola at $P$ and $Q$ meet at a point $R$ lying on the line $y=2x+a$,where $a > 0$.
$1.$ The length of the chord $PQ$ is:
$(A)$ $7a$ $(B)$ $5a$ $(C)$ $2a$ $(D)$ $3a$
$2.$ If the chord $PQ$ subtends an angle $\theta$ at the vertex of the parabola $y^2=4ax$,then $\tan \theta$ is:
$(A)$ $\frac{2}{3}\sqrt{7}$ $(B)$ $\frac{-2}{3}\sqrt{7}$ $(C)$ $\frac{2}{3}\sqrt{5}$ $(D)$ $\frac{-2}{3}\sqrt{5}$

  • A
    $(B, C)$
  • B
    $(B, D)$
  • C
    $(A, C)$
  • D
    $(A, D)$

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