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If the minimum distance of the point (secα,cosecα) from the circle x2+y2=3 can be expressed as a-b, where a,bN, then the value of ba is
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The correct answer is: 1.5

Since, sec2α+cosec2α-3=1+tan2α+1+cot2α-3

=-1+tanα-cotα2+2=1+tanα-cotα2>0

Hence, the point secα,cosecα lies outside the circle x2+y2-3=0
Now, the minimum distance
=secα-02+cosecα-02-3
=4+tanα-cotα2-3 (Minimum is attained, when tanα=cotα)
=2-3a-b (Given)
So, a=2,b=3.

Hence, ba=32=1.5

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