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The point P(-26,3) lies on the hyperbola x2a2-y2 b2=1 having eccentricity 52. If the tangent and normal at $P$ to the hyperbola intersect its conjugate axis at the points Q and R respectively, then QR is equal to:
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Options:
  • A 43
  • B 6
  • C 36
  • D 63
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 63

As point P(-26,3) lies on hyperbola.
24a2-3b2=1   ...1

Given, eccentricity e=52

e=a2+b2a2=52

4a2+4b2=5a2
a2=4b2   ...2

On solving equations 1 and 2, we get
6b2-3b2=1
b2=3 & a2=12
Hyperbola x212-y23=1
2x12-2y·y'3=0

y'|(-26,3)=-12

Equation of tangent is (y-3)=-12(x+26)
at x=0, y=-3, Q(0,-3)
Equation of normal is (y-3)=2(x+26)
at x=0, y=53
R(0,53)

Apply distance formula,
QR=63

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