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If two points P and Q lie on the hyperbola x2a2-y2b2=1 (a<b), whose centre C be such that CP is perpendicular to CQ, then the value of 1CP2+1CQ2 is
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Options:
  • A b2-a22ab
  • B 1a2+1b2
  • C 2abb2-a2
  • D 1a2-1b2
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 1a2-1b2



Let CP=r1 be inclined to transverse axis at an angle θ such that Pr1cosθ, r1sinθ lies on the hyperbola. Therefore,

r12 cos2θa2-sin2θb2=1

Replacing θ by 90o+θ, we get, 

r22 sin2θa2-cos2θb2=1

(where, CQ=r2)

  1r12+1r22=cos2θa2 -sin2θb2+sin2θa2-cos2θb2

  1r12+1r22=cos2θ1a2-1b2+sin2θ1a2-1b2

  1r12+1r22=1a2-1b2

  1CP2+1CQ2=1a2-1b2

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