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If OT is the semi-minor axis of an ellipse, A and B are its foci and ATB is a right angle, then the eccentricity of that ellipse is 
MathematicsEllipseTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2019 (03 May Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 1
  • B 13
  • C 12
  • D 12
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The correct answer is: 12

Let ellipse x2a2+y2b2=1

So we have A-ae,0, Bae,0 & T0,b

Now, slope of AT=bae and slope of BT=b-ae 

Given, ATBT

So, bae.b-ae=-1

b2a2=e2  ...i

Eccentricity of ellipse e2=1-b2a2

Using Equation i

e2=1-e2

2e2=1

e=12 

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