The point on the curve x2=2 y which is nearest to the point (0,5) is

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The point on the curve x2=2 y which is nearest to the point (0,5) is (A) (2 √2, 4) (B) (2 √2,0) (C) (0,0) (D) (2,2)

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Option verification (substitute the point on curve and find distance from (0,5))

Q. The point on the curve $x^{2} = 2 y$ which is nearest to the point $(0, 5)$ is