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The line \(x=m^2\) meets an ellipse \(9 x^2+y^2=9\) in the real and distinct points if and only if
MathematicsEllipseAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2020 (21 Sep Shift 2)
Options:
  • A \(|m|>1\)
  • B \(|m| < 1\)
  • C \(|m|>2\)
  • D \(|m| < 2\)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: \(|m| < 1\)
Since, the line \(x=m^2\) meets the ellipse \(9 x^2+y^2=9\) in the real and distinct points, so on solving line and ellipse, we get
\(\begin{aligned}
& 9 m^4+y^2=9 & \Rightarrow y^2=9\left(1-m^4\right) > 0 \\
\Rightarrow & m^4 < 1 & \Rightarrow|m| < 1
\end{aligned}\)
Hence, option (b) is correct.

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