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The value of $\lambda$, for which the line $2 x-\frac{8}{3} \lambda y=-3$ is a normal to the conic $x^2+\frac{y^2}{4}=1$ is
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Options:
  • A $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
  • B $\frac{1}{2}$
  • C $-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
  • D $\frac{3}{8}$
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The correct answer is: $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
Equation of normal to ellipse $x^2+\frac{y^2}{4}=1$ is $\frac{x}{\cos \theta}-\frac{2 y}{\sin \theta}=1-4$ (i)
Comparing with $2 x-\frac{8}{3} \lambda y=-3$
$\cos \theta=\frac{1}{2}, \lambda=\frac{3}{4 \sin \theta}=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$

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