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If the normal to the ellipse 3x2+4y2=12 at a point P on it is parallel to the line, 2x+y=4 and the tangent to the ellipse at P passes through Q(4,4) then PQ is equal to:
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Options:
  • A 61 2
  • B 55 2
  • C 157 2
  • D 221 2
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The correct answer is: 55 2
Given the equation of an ellipse is x24+y23=1,where a=2, b=3.
As we know equation of normal to the ellipse x2a2+y2b2=1 can be taken as
axsecθ-bycosecθ=a2-b2
2xsecθ-3ycosecθ=1 for the given ellipse.
Now, this normal is parallel to 2x+y=5.
-2secθ3cosecθ=-2tanθ=-3θ=2π3,-π3
Hence point Pacosθ, bsinθ=-1,32 or 1, -32
Tangent at -1,32 is x.-14+y.323=1
-x+2y=4 which also passes through Q4, 4
PQ=4±12+4322=552.

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