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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 \( \frac{3}{8} \)
  • B \( \frac{1}{2} \)
  • C \( -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \)
  • D \( \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: \( \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \)

Given that the equation of ellipse is

x2+y24=1, where a2=1, b2=4

So, equation of normal in parametric form can be written as

xcosθ -2ysinθ =1-4 i

Comparing with 2x-83λy=-3

1cosθ=2cosθ=12sinθ=±32

and  

-2sinθ=-83λλ=34sinθ

So, λ = ±32

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