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If the point α, 733 lies on the curve traced by the mid-points of the line segments of the lines x cosθ+ysinθ=7, θ0, π2 between the co-ordinates axes, then α is equal to

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Options:
  • A -7
  • B -73
  • C 73
  • D 7
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 7

The straight line is shown below with the intercepts.

M72cosθ, 72sinθh, k

 cosθ=72h    sinθ=72k

 θ0, π2

494h2+494k2=1    x and y are positive

 Locus =1x2+1y2=449

Now α, 733 lies on curve

1α2+9147=449

1α2=149

 α=±7

 α=7

Hence this is the required option.

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