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If tanθ1×tanθ2=-a2b2, then the chord joining 2 points θ1 and θ2 on the ellipse x2a2+y2b2=1 will subtend a right angle at
MathematicsEllipseAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (20 Aug Shift 1)
Options:
  • A Focus
  • B Center
  • C end of major axis
  • D end of minor axis
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Center

Let the two points be Aacosθ1,bsinθ1 & Bacosθ2,bsinθ2

O0,0 is origin

Slope of OA=bsinθ1acosθ1=btanθ1a

Slope of OB=bsinθ2acosθ2=btanθ2a

Slope of OA×Slope of OB=b2a2tanθ1tanθ2=-1

Therefore, chord subtends the right angle at center.

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