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Let C be the largest circle centred at 2,0 and inscribed in the ellipse x236+y216=1. If 1,α lies on C, then 10α2 is equal to ______

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The correct answer is: 118

Given:

x236+y216=1

Let any point on the ellipse be P6cosθ, 4sinθ.

Equation of normal of ellipse at any point P is

3secθx2cosecθy=10

This normal is also the normal of the circle passing through the point 2,0.

So, 6secθ=10 or sinθ=0 (Not possible)

cosθ=35 and sinθ=45 

So, point P185,165.

So, the largest radius of circle r=3205=645

So the equation of circle x-22+y2=645

This circle is passing through 1,α, hence

1-22+α2=645

α2=595

10α2=118.

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