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EXERCISE 5.1EXERCISE 5.113 questions
Q.1Obtain the equation of the circles with radius 5 cm and touching x-axis at the origin in general form.v
Solution

If a circle of radius 5 is tangent to the x-axis at the origin, its centre must lie vertically above or below the tangent point: (0,5) or (0,-5). Hence (x-0)^2+(y-5)^2=25 and (x-0)^2+(y+5)^2=25. Expanding gives x^2+y^2-10y=0 and x^2+y^2+10y=0.

Answer:

Two circles: x^2+(y-5)^2=25 and x^2+(y+5)^2=25. In general form: x^2+y^2-10y=0 and x^2+y^2+10y=0.

Q.2Find the equation of the circle with centre (2,1) and passing through the point (3,6) in standard form.v
Solution

Radius squared r^2 = (3-2)^2+(6-1)^2 =1+25=26. Therefore (x-2)^2+(y-1)^2=26.

Answer:

(x-2)^2+(y-1)^2=26.

Q.3Find the equation of circles that touch both the axes and pass through (-4,2) in general form.v
Solution

If a circle touches both axes its centre is (a,−a) or equivalents with equal magnitude coordinates. Let centre = (a,−a) and radius = |a|. Plugging (-4,2) into (x-a)^2+(y+a)^2=a^2 gives (a+4)^2+(a+2)^2=a^2 ⇒ a^2+12a+20=0 ⇒ a=-10 or a=-2. Thus centres (-10,10) with r=10 and (-2,2) with r=2. Equations as above.

Answer:

Two circles: (x+10)^2+(y-10)^2=100 and (x+2)^2+(y-2)^2=4. In general form: x^2+y^2+20x-20y=0 and x^2+y^2+4x-4y=0.

Q.4Find the equation of the circle with centre (2,3) and passing through the intersection of the lines 3x-2y-1=0 and 4x+2y-7=0. (Assumed second line is 4x+2y-7=0.)v
Solution

Intersection: solve 3x-2y-1=0 and 4x+2y-7=0. Adding gives 7x-8=0 ⇒ x=8/7; then y=(3x-1)/2=17/14. Radius^2 = (2-8/7)^2+(3-17/14)^2 = (6/7)^2+(25/14)^2 =36/49+625/196=769/196. Circle: (x-2)^2+(y-3)^2=769/196. (If the second line was different, recompute intersection accordingly.)

Answer:

(x-2)^2+(y-3)^2 = 769/196.

Q.5Obtain the equation of the circle for which (3,4) and (2,7) are the ends of a diameter.v
Solution

Centre is midpoint: ((3+2)/2,(4+7)/2)=(5/2,11/2). Radius^2 = (3-5/2)^2+(4-11/2)^2 = (1/2)^2+(-3/2)^2 =1/4+9/4=10/4=5/2. Hence equation as above.

Answer:

(x-5/2)^2+(y-11/2)^2=5/2.

Q.6Find the equation of the circle through the points (1, 0), (-1, 0) and (0, 1).v
Solution

Let the general equation of the circle be
x² + y² + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0
It passes through the points (1, 0), (-1, 0) and (0,1)
1 + 0 + 2g + c = 0
2g + c = -1 ………(1)
1 + 0 – 2g + c = 0
-2g + c = -1 …………(2)
0 + 1 + 0 + 2f + c = 0
2f + c = -1
(1) + (2) ⇒ 2c = -2
c = -1
substitute in eqn (1)
2g – 1 = -1
2g = 0
g = 0
substitute in eqn (3)
2f – 1 = -1
2f = -1 + 1
2f = 0
f = 0
Therefore, the required equation of the circle
x² + y² – 1 = 0

Answer:

f = 0 Therefore, the required equation of the circle x² + y² – 1 = 0

Q.7Find the equation of the circle through the points (1,0), (-1,0) and (0,1).v
Solution

General circle x^2+y^2+2gx+2fy+c=0. Plug (1,0): 1+2g+c=0. Plug (-1,0):1-2g+c=0. Subtract ⇒ g=0. Then c=-1. Plug (0,1):1+2f-1=0 ⇒ f=0. So x^2+y^2-1=0.

Answer:

x^2+y^2-1=0.

Q.8A circle of area 9π square units has two of its diameters along the lines x+y=5 and x−y=1. Find the equation of the circle.v
Solution

Area 9π ⇒ r^2=9 ⇒ r=3. If two diameters lie along the given lines, the centre is their intersection. Solve x+y=5, x−y=1 ⇒ x=3,y=2. So circle (x-3)^2+(y-2)^2=9.

Answer:

(x-3)^2+(y-2)^2=9.

Q.9If y = x + c is a tangent to the circle x^2+y^2=16, find c. (Assumed tangent is a line y=x+c.)v
Solution

Distance from centre (0,0) to line x - y + c =0 is |c|/√2. For tangency this equals radius 4 ⇒ |c|/√2 =4 ⇒ |c|=4√2 ⇒ c=±4√2.

Answer:

c = ±4√2.

Q.10Find the equation of the tangent and normal to the circle x^2+y^2+xy-6x-6y-8=0 at (2,2).v
Solution

Substitute (2,2) into the left-hand side: 4+4+4-12-12-8 = -20 ≠ 0. Hence (2,2) is not on the circle; therefore no tangent or normal at that point to the given circle.

Answer:

Point (2,2) is not on the given circle, so no tangent/normal there.

Q.11Determine whether the points (-2,1), (0,0) and (-4,3) lie outside, on or inside the circle x^2+y^2+xy-2x-5y-5=0.v
Solution

For f(x,y)=x^2+y^2+xy-2x-5y-5, a point is inside iff f<0, on iff f=0, outside iff f>0. Compute: (-2,1): 4+1-2+4-5-5 = -3 (<0) ⇒ inside. (0,0): -5 (<0) ⇒ inside. (-4,3):16+9-12+8-15-5 =1 (>0) ⇒ outside.

Answer:

(-2,1): inside; (0,0): inside; (-4,3): outside.

Q.12Find the centre and radius of the following circles.
(i) x² + (y + 2)² = 0
(ii) x² + y² + 6x – 4y + 4 = 0
(iii) x² + y² – x + 2y – 3 = 0
(iv) 2x² + 2y² – 6x + 4y + 2 = 0
v
Solution

(i) x 2 + (y + 2) 2 = 0
(i.e) x 2 + y 2 + 4y + 4 = 0
Comparing this equation with the general form x 2 + y 2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0
we get 2g = 0 ⇒ g = 0
2f = 4 ⇒ f= 2 and c = 4
Now centre = (-g, -f) = (0, -2)
Radius = r = $\sqrt{g^{2}+f^{2}-c}=\sqrt{0+4-4}$
∴ Centre = (0, -2) and radius = 0
(ii) x 2 + y 2 + 6x – 4y + 4 = 0
Comparing with the general form we get
2g = 6, 2f = -4
⇒ g = 3, /= -2 and c = 4
Centre = (-g, -f) = (-3, 2)
Radius = $\sqrt{g^{2}+f^{2}-c}=\sqrt{9+4-4}$= 3
∴ Centre = (-3, 2) and radius = 3
(iii) x² + y² – x + 2y – 3 = 0
2g = -1; 2f = 2; c = -3
g = $\frac{-1}{2}$ f = 1
Centre (-g, -f) = ($\frac{1}{2}$, -1)
Radius = $\sqrt{g^2+f^2-c}$ = $\sqrt{\frac{1}{4}+1+3}$
$\sqrt{\frac{1+4+12}{4}}$
$\sqrt{\frac{17}{4}}$ = $\frac{\sqrt{17}}{2}$
(iv) 2x 2 + 2y 2 – 6x + 4y + 2 = 0
(÷ by 2) ⇒ x 2 + y 2 – 3x + 2y + 1 =0
Comparing this equation with the general form of the circle we get
2g = -3, 2f= 2
g = $-\frac{3}{2}$, g= 1 and c = 1
So centre = (-g, -f) = ($\frac{3}{2}$, -1)
and radius = $\sqrt{g^{2}+f^{2}-c}=\sqrt{\frac{9}{4}+1-1}=\frac{3}{2}$
∴ Centre = ($\frac{3}{2}$, -1) and radius = $\frac{3}{2}$

Answer:

So centre = (-g, -f) = ($\frac{3}{2}$, -1) and radius = $\sqrt{g^{2}+f^{2}-c}=\sqrt{\frac{9}{4}+1-1}=\frac{3}{2}$ ∴ Centre = ($\frac{3}{2}$, -1) and radius = $\frac{3}{2}$

Q.13If the equation 3x² + (3 – p) xy + qy² – 2px = 8pq represents a circle, find p and q. Also determine the centre and radius of the circle.v
Solution

3x² + (3 – p) xy + qy² – 2px = 8pq represent a circle means,
Co-efficient of x² = co-efficient of y²
3 = q ⇒ q = 3
Co-efficient of xy = 0
3 – p = 0 ⇒ p = 3
3x² + 3y² – 6x = 8 (3)(3)
3x² + 3y² – 6x – 72 = 0
(÷3) x² + y² – 2x – 24 = 0
2g = -2; 2f = 0; c = -24
g = -1 f = 0
Centre (-g, -f) = (1, 0)
Radius = $\sqrt{g^2+f^2-c}$ = $\sqrt{1+0+24}$
= $\sqrt{25}$ = 5

Answer:

Centre (-g, -f) = (1, 0) Radius = $\sqrt{g^2+f^2-c}$ = $\sqrt{1+0+24}$ = $\sqrt{25}$ = 5

EXERCISE 5.2EXERCISE 5.29 questions
Q.14Find the equation of the parabola in each case: (i) focus (4,0) and directrix x=-4. (ii) passes through (-2,3) and symmetric about y-axis. (iii) vertex (1,2) and focus (4,2). (iv) end points of latus rectum (4,-8) and (4,8).v
Solution

(i) Equidistance from (4,0) and line x=-4: (x-4)^2+y^2=(x+4)^2 ⇒ y^2=16x. (ii) Parabola symmetric about y-axis: x^2=4ay. Plug (-2,3):4=12a ⇒ a=1/3 ⇒ x^2=(4/3)y. (iii) Focus right of vertex by p=3 ⇒ (y-2)^2=4p(x-1)=12(x-1). (iv) Midpoint of latus rectum is focus (4,0). Latus rectum half-length 8 ⇒ 2p=8 ⇒ p=4, focus at (h+p,k)=(4,0) ⇒ h=0,k=0. Equation y^2=4p(x-h)=16x.

Answer:

(i) y^2=16x. (ii) x^2=(4/3)y. (iii) (y-2)^2=12(x-1). (iv) y^2=16x.

Q.15Find the equation of the ellipse in each of the cases given below:
(i) foci (± 3, 0), e = $\frac {1}{2}$
(ii) foci (0, ±4) and end points of major axis are (0, ±5).
(iii) length of latus rectum 8, eccentricity = $\frac {3}{5}$ and major axis on x-axis.
(iv) length of latus rectum 4, distance between foci and major axis as y axis.
v
Solution

(i) foci (± 3, 0), e = $\frac {1}{2}$
foci (± c, 0) = (± 3, 0)

e = $\frac {1}{2}$
c = ae = 3
a($\frac {1}{2}$) = 3
a = 6 ⇒ a² = 36
b² = a² – c²
b² = 36 – 9 = 27
b² = 27
Equation of the ellipse be $\frac {x^2}{a^2}$ + $\frac {y^2}{b^2}$ = 1
$\frac {x^2}{36}$ + $\frac {y^2}{27}$ = 1
(ii) foci (0, ±4) and end points of major axis are (0, ±5)

foci (0, ±c) = (0, +4)
vertex (0, ±a) = (0, ±5)
∴ c = 4, a = 5
ae = 4
5e = 4
e = $\frac {4}{5}$
b² = a² – c²
= 25 – 16
b² = 9
Equation of the ellipse be $\frac {x^2}{b^2}$ + $\frac {y^2}{a^2}$ = 1
$\frac {x^2}{9}$ + $\frac {y^2}{25}$ = 1
(iii) length of latus rectum 8, eccentricity = $\frac {3}{5}$ and major axis on x-axis.
e = $\frac {3}{5}$
Latus rectum $\frac {2b^2}{a}$ = 8

(iv) length of latus rectum 4, distance between foci 4√2 and major axis as y-axis

Given $\frac{2 b^{2}}{a}$ = 4 and 2ae = $4 \sqrt{2}$
Now $\frac{2 b^{2}}{a}$ = 4 2b 2 = 4a
⇒ b 2 = 2a
2ae = $4 \sqrt{2}$ ae = $2 \sqrt{2}$
So a 2 e 2 = 4(2) = 8
We know b 2 = a 2 (1 – e 2 ) = a 2 – a 2 e 2
⇒ 2a = a 2 – 8 ⇒ a 2 – 2a -8 = 0
⇒ (a – 4) (a +2) = 0 ⇒a = 4 or -2
As a cannot be negative
a = 4 So a 2 = 16 and b 2 = 2(4) = 8
Also major axis is along j-axis
So equation of ellipse is $\frac{x^{2}}{8}+\frac{y^{2}}{16}$ = 1

Answer:

a = 4 So a 2 = 16 and b 2 = 2(4) = 8 Also major axis is along j-axis So equation of ellipse is $\frac{x^{2}}{8}+\frac{y^{2}}{16}$ = 1

Q.16Find the equation of the hyperbola in each of the cases given below:
(i) foci (± 2, 0), eccentricity = $\frac {3}{2}$
(ii) centre (2, 1) one of the foci (8, 1) and corresponding directrix x = 4.
(iii) passing through (5, -2) and length of the transverse axis along x axis and length 8 units.
v
Solution

(i) foci (± 2, 0), eccentricity = $\frac {3}{2}$

(ii) centre (2, 1) one of the foci (8, 1) and corresponding directrix x = 4.
Distance CS = ae = 6 …….. (1)
Directrix $\frac {a}{e}$ = 4 ……… (2)
(1) × (2) ⇒ ae × $\frac {a}{e}$ = 24
a² = 24

∴ c = ae = 6
b² = c² – a²
= 36 – 24 = 12
The transverse axis is parallel to x-axis
∴ $\frac {(x-h)^2}{a^2}$ – $\frac {(y – k)^2}{b^2}$ = 1 (h, k) = (2, 1)
$\frac {(x-2)^2}{24}$ – $\frac {(y – 1)^2}{12}$ = 1
(iii) passing through (5,-2) and length of the transverse axis along x axis and of length 8 units.
Transverse axis along x-axis
$\frac {x^2}{a^2}$ – $\frac {y^2}{b^2}$ = 1
Length of transverse axis 2a = 8
⇒ a = 4

Answer:

$\frac {x^2}{a^2}$ – $\frac {y^2}{b^2}$ = 1 Length of transverse axis 2a = 8 ⇒ a = 4

Q.17Find the equation of the hyperbola in each of the cases given below:
(i) foci (± 2, 0), eccentricity = $\frac {3}{2}$
(ii) centre (2, 1) one of the foci (8, 1) and corresponding directrix x = 4.
(iii) passing through (5, -2) and length of the transverse axis along x axis and length 8 units.
v
Solution

(i) foci (± 2, 0), eccentricity = $\frac {3}{2}$

(ii) centre (2, 1) one of the foci (8, 1) and corresponding directrix x = 4.
Distance CS = ae = 6 …….. (1)
Directrix $\frac {a}{e}$ = 4 ……… (2)
(1) × (2) ⇒ ae × $\frac {a}{e}$ = 24
a² = 24

∴ c = ae = 6
b² = c² – a²
= 36 – 24 = 12
The transverse axis is parallel to x-axis
∴ $\frac {(x-h)^2}{a^2}$ – $\frac {(y – k)^2}{b^2}$ = 1 (h, k) = (2, 1)
$\frac {(x-2)^2}{24}$ – $\frac {(y – 1)^2}{12}$ = 1
(iii) passing through (5,-2) and length of the transverse axis along x axis and of length 8 units.
Transverse axis along x-axis
$\frac {x^2}{a^2}$ – $\frac {y^2}{b^2}$ = 1
Length of transverse axis 2a = 8
⇒ a = 4

Answer:

$\frac {x^2}{a^2}$ – $\frac {y^2}{b^2}$ = 1 Length of transverse axis 2a = 8 ⇒ a = 4

Q.18Find the vertex, focus, equation of directrix and length of the latus rectum of the following:
(i) y² = 16x
(ii) x² = 24y
(iii) y² = -8x
(iv) x² – 2x + 8y + 17 = 0
(v) y² – 4y – 8x + 12 = 0
v
Solution

(i) y² = 16x

4a = 16
a = 4
(a) Vertex V (0, 0)
(b) Focus S(a, 0) = S(4, 0)
(c) Equation of the directrix x = – a
x = -4 ⇒ x + 4 = 0
(d) Length of the latus rectum = 4a = 4(4)
= 16
(ii) x² = 24y

(a) Vertex V (0, 0),
(b) Focus S (0, a) = S(0, 6)
(c) Equation of the directrix y = -a = -6
⇒ y + 6 = 0
(d) Length of the latus rectum = 4a
= 4 (6) = 24
(iii) y² = -8x
4a = 8,
a = 2

(a) Vertex V(0, 0) = ( 0, 0)
(b) Focus S(-a, 0) = (-2, 0)
(c) Equation of the directrix x = a = 2
x – 2 = 0
(d) Length of the latus rectum 4a = 8
(iv) x² – 2x + 8y + 17 = 0
x² – 2x = -8y – 17
(x – 1)² = -8y – 17 + 1
(x – 1)² = -8y – 16
(x – 1)² = -8(y + 2)
It is form of (x – h)² = -4a(y – k)
4a = 8 ⇒ a = 2
(a) Vertex be (h, k) = (1, -2)

(b) Foeus = (0 +h, -a + k) = (0 + 1, -2 – 2) = (1, -4)
(c) Equation of the directrix is y + k + a = 0
y – 2 + 2= 0
y = 0
(d) Length of latus rectum is 4a = 4 × 2 = 8 units,
(v) y² – 4y – 8x + 12 = 0

y² – 4y = 8x – 12
(y – 2)² = 8x – 12 + 4
= 8x – 8
= 8 (x – 1)
(y – 2)² = 8 (x – 1)
It is form of (y – k)² = Aa(x – h)
4a = 8 ⇒ a = 2
(a) Vertex (h, k) = (1, 2)
(b) Focus = (a+h, 0 + k) = (2 + 1, 0 + 2) = (3, 2)
(c) Equation of the directrix x = -a + h
= -2 + 1
= -1
x + 1 = 0
(d) Length of latus rectum is
4a = 4 × 2 = 8 units.

Answer:

x + 1 = 0 (d) Length of latus rectum is 4a = 4 × 2 = 8 units.

Q.19Identify the type of conic and find centre, foci, vertices and directrices of each of the following:
(i) $\frac {x^2}{25}$ + $\frac {y^2}{9}$ = 1
(ii) $\frac {x^2}{3}$ + $\frac {y^2}{10}$ = 1
(iii) $\frac {x^2}{25}$ – $\frac {y^2}{144}$ = 1
(iv) $\frac {y^2}{16}$ – $\frac {x^2}{9}$ = 1
v
Solution

(i) $\frac{x^{2}}{25}+\frac{y^{2}}{9}$ = 1
It is of the form $\frac{x^{2}}{a^{2}}+\frac{y^{2}}{b^{2}}$ = 1, which is an ellipse
Here a 2 = 25, b 2 = 9
a = 5, b = 3
e 2 = $\frac{a^{2}-b^{2}}{a^{2}}=\frac{25-9}{25}=\frac{16}{25}$ ⇒ e = $\frac{4}{5}$
Now e = $\frac{4}{5}$ and a = 5 ⇒ ae = 4 and $\frac{a}{e}=\frac{5}{4 / 5}=\frac{25}{4}$
Here the major axis is along x axis
∴ Centre = (0, 0)
Foci = (± ae, 0) = (± 4, 0)
Vertices = (± a, 0) = (±5, 0)
Equation of directrix x = ± $\frac{a}{e}$ (ie.,) x = ± $\frac{25}{4}$

(ii) $\frac {x^2}{3}$ + $\frac {y^2}{10}$ = 1
It is an ellipse. The major axis is along y axis

a² = 10 b² = 3
a = $\sqrt {10}$ b = √3
c² = a² – b²
= 10 – 3 = 7
c = √7
ae = √7.
$\sqrt {10}$ = √7
e = $\sqrt {\frac{7}{10}}$
(a) Centre (0, 0)
(b) Vertex (0, ±a) = (0, ±$\sqrt {10}$)
(c) Foci (0, ±c) – (0, ±√7)
(d) Equation of the directrix a
y = ±$\frac{a}{e}$
= ±$\frac{\sqrt {10}}{√7}$.$\sqrt {10}$ = ±$\frac {10}{√7}$
y = ±$\frac {10}{√7}$
(iii) $\frac {x^2}{25}$ – $\frac {y^2}{144}$ = 1
It is Hyperbola. The transverse axis the x axis.

a² = 25; b² = 144
a = 5; b = 12
c² = a² + b²
= 25 + 144 = 169
c = 13
ae = 13
5e = 13
e = $\frac {13}{5}$
(a) Centre (0, 0)
(b) Vertex (± a, 0) = (± 5, 0)
(c) Foci (± c, 0) = (± 13, 0)
(d) Equation of the directrix
x = ±$\frac {a}{e}$ = ±$\frac {5}{\frac{13}{5}}$ = ±$\frac {25}{13}$
x = ±$\frac {25}{13}$
(iv) $\frac {y^2}{16}$ – $\frac {x^2}{9}$ = 1
It is Hyperbola. The transverse axis the y axis.

a² = 16; b² = 9
a = 4; b = 3
c² = a² + b²
= 16 + 6 = 25
c = 5
ae = 5
4e = 5
e = $\frac {5}{4}$
(a) Centre (0, 0)
(b) Vertex (0, ±a) = (0, ±4)
(c) Foci (0, ±ae) = (0, ±5)
(d) Equation of the directrix
y = ±$\frac {a}{e}$ = ±$\frac {4}{\frac{5}{4}}$ = ±$\frac {16}{5}$
y = ±$\frac {16}{5}$

Answer:

(d) Equation of the directrix y = ±$\frac {a}{e}$ = ±$\frac {4}{\frac{5}{4}}$ = ±$\frac {16}{5}$ y = ±$\frac {16}{5}$

Q.20Prove that the length of the latus rectum of the hyperbola x^2/a^2 - y^2/b^2 =1 is 2b^2/a.v
Solution

For hyperbola x^2/a^2 - y^2/b^2 =1, focus at (c,0) with c^2 = a^2 + b^2. Equation of a vertical line through focus x=c. Intersect with hyperbola: c^2/a^2 - y^2/b^2 =1 ⇒ y^2/b^2 = c^2/a^2 -1 = (c^2 - a^2)/a^2 = b^2/a^2. Hence y^2 = b^4/a^2 ⇒ y = ± b^2/a. Distance between these two points (the latus rectum) is 2b^2/a.

Answer:

Length of latus rectum = 2b^2/a.

Q.21Show that the absolute value of difference of the focal distances of any point P on the hyperbola is the length of its transverse axis.v
Solution

Compute \[d_1-d_2=\sqrt{(x-c)^2+y^2}-\sqrt{(x+c)^2+y^2}.\] Square and simplify twice (or use the defining equation) to obtain \(|d_1-d_2|=2a\). Thus the absolute difference of focal distances equals the transverse axis length \(2a\).

Answer:

For the standard hyperbola \(\dfrac{x^2}{a^2}-\dfrac{y^2}{b^2}=1\) with foci \((\pm c,0),\;c^2=a^2+b^2\), any point \(P(x,y)\) has focal distances \(d_1=\sqrt{(x-c)^2+y^2}\) and \(d_2=\sqrt{(x+c)^2+y^2}\). For a point on the hyperbola one gets

Q.22Identify the type of conic and find centre, foci, vertices and directrices of: (i) $\frac{(x-3)^2}{225}+\frac{(y-4)^2}{289}=1$ (ii) $\frac{(x+1)^2}{100}+\frac{(y-2)^2}{64}=1$ (iii) $\frac{(x+3)^2}{225}-\frac{(y-4)^2}{64}=1$ (iv) $\frac{(y-2)^2}{25}-\frac{(x+1)^2}{16}=1$ (v) $18x^2+12y^2-144x+48y+120=0$ (vi) $9x^2-y^2-36x-6y+18=0$.v
Solution

Answer:

(i) Ellipse, centre $(3,4)$; vertices $(3,21),(3,-13)$; foci $(3,12),(3,-4)$; directrices $y=4\pm\frac{289}{8}$.

(ii) Ellipse, centre $(-1,2)$; vertices $(9,2),(-11,2)$; foci $(5,2),(-7,2)$; directrices $x=-1\pm\frac{50}{3}$.

(iii) Hyperbola, centre $(-3,4)$; vertices $(12,4),(-18,4)$; foci $(14,4),(-20,4)$; directrices $x=-3\pm\frac{225}{17}$.

(iv) Hyperbola, centre $(-1,2)$; vertices $(-1,7),(-1,-3)$; foci $(-1,2+\sqrt{41}),(-1,2-\sqrt{41})$; directrices $y=2\pm\frac{25}{\sqrt{41}}$.

(v) $18x^2+12y^2-144x+48y+120=0$ becomes $\frac{(x-4)^2}{12}+\frac{(y+2)^2}{18}=1$. It is an ellipse, centre $(4,-2)$; vertices $(4,-2\pm3\sqrt2)$; foci $(4,-2\pm\sqrt6)$; directrices $y=-2\pm3\sqrt6$.

(vi) $9x^2-y^2-36x-6y+18=0$ becomes $(x-2)^2-\frac{(y+3)^2}{9}=1$. It is a hyperbola, centre $(2,-3)$; vertices $(3,-3),(1,-3)$; foci $(2\pm\sqrt{10},-3)$; directrices $x=2\pm\frac{1}{\sqrt{10}}$.

EXERCISE 5.3EXERCISE 5.32 questions
Q.23Identify the type of conic section of each of the equations.
(5) 11x² – 25y² – 44x + 50y – 256 = 0
(6) y² + 4x + 3y + 4 = 0
(1) 2x² – y² = 7   (2) 3x² + 3y² – 4x + 3y + 10 = 0   (3) 3x² + 2y² = 14   (4) x² + y² + x – y = 0
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Solution

(1) 2x² – y² = 7
Comparing this equation with the general equation of the conic
Ax 2 + Bxy + Cy 2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0
We get A = 2, C = – 1
Elere A ≠ C also A and C are of opposite signs.
So the conic is a hyperbola.
(2) 3x² + 3y² – 4x + 3y + 10 = 0
A = 3, B = 0, C = 3, D = -4, E = 3, F = 10
A = C and B = 0 (No xy term)
∴ It is a circle.
(3) 3x² + 2y² = 14
A = 3, B = 0, C = 2, F = -14
A ≠ C and A & C are the same signs.
∴ It is an ellipse.
(4) x² + y² + x – y = 0
Comparing this equation with the general equation of the conic
Ax 2 + Bxy + Cy 2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0
We get A = C and B = 0
So the given conic is a circle.
(5) 11x² – 25y² – 44x + 50y – 256 = 0
A =11, B = 0, C = -25, D = -44, E = 50, F = -256
A ≠ C and A & C are the opposite signs.
∴ It is a hyperbola.
(6) y² + 4x + 3y + 4 = 0
Comparing this equation with the general equation of the conic
Ax 2 + Bxy + Cy 2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0
We get A = 0 and B = 0
So the conic is a parabola.

Answer:

2x² – y² = 7

Q.24Identify the type of conic section of each of the equations.
(5) 11x² – 25y² – 44x + 50y – 256 = 0
(6) y² + 4x + 3y + 4 = 0
(1) 2x² – y² = 7   (2) 3x² + 3y² – 4x + 3y + 10 = 0   (3) 3x² + 2y² = 14   (4) x² + y² + x – y = 0
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Solution

(1) 2x² – y² = 7
Comparing this equation with the general equation of the conic
Ax 2 + Bxy + Cy 2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0
We get A = 2, C = – 1
Elere A ≠ C also A and C are of opposite signs.
So the conic is a hyperbola.
(2) 3x² + 3y² – 4x + 3y + 10 = 0
A = 3, B = 0, C = 3, D = -4, E = 3, F = 10
A = C and B = 0 (No xy term)
∴ It is a circle.
(3) 3x² + 2y² = 14
A = 3, B = 0, C = 2, F = -14
A ≠ C and A & C are the same signs.
∴ It is an ellipse.
(4) x² + y² + x – y = 0
Comparing this equation with the general equation of the conic
Ax 2 + Bxy + Cy 2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0
We get A = C and B = 0
So the given conic is a circle.
(5) 11x² – 25y² – 44x + 50y – 256 = 0
A =11, B = 0, C = -25, D = -44, E = 50, F = -256
A ≠ C and A & C are the opposite signs.
∴ It is a hyperbola.
(6) y² + 4x + 3y + 4 = 0
Comparing this equation with the general equation of the conic
Ax 2 + Bxy + Cy 2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0
We get A = 0 and B = 0
So the conic is a parabola.

Answer:

2x² – y² = 7

EXERCISE 5.4EXERCISE 5.49 questions
Q.25Find the equations of the two tangents that can be drawn from (5,2) to the ellipse 2x^2+7y^2=14.v
Solution

Write ellipse in standard form: x^2/7 + y^2/2 = 1 (so a^2=7, b^2=2). A line with slope m: y=mx+c is tangent iff c^2 = a^2 m^2 + b^2 = 7m^2+2. Since line passes (5,2), c=2-5m. Hence (2-5m)^2 = 7m^2+2 => 9m^2-10m+1=0 => (9m-1)(m-1)=0 so m=1 or m=1/9. For m=1, c= -3 gives y = x-3. For m=1/9, c=13/9 gives 9y = x+13 or x -9y +13=0.

Answer:

The two tangents are y = x - 3 and x - 9y + 13 = 0.

Q.26Find the equations of tangents to the hyperbola x^2/16 - y^2/64 = 1 which are parallel to 10x-3y+9=0.v
Solution

Given slope m = 10/3. For hyperbola x^2/a^2 - y^2/b^2 =1 (a^2=16,b^2=64) the tangent with slope m has form y = mx ± \sqrt{a^2 m^2 - b^2}. Here a^2 m^2 - b^2 =16*(100/9)-64 =1024/9, so \sqrt{ } =32/3. Thus lines: y = (10/3)x ± 32/3, equivalently 10x-3y \pm 32 =0.

Answer:

The required tangents are 10x - 3y + 32 = 0 and 10x - 3y - 32 = 0.

Q.27Find the equation of the tangent at t = 2 to the parabola y² = 8x (Hint: use parametric form).v
Solution

y 2 = 8x
Comparing this equation with y 2 = 4ax
we get 4a = 8 ⇒ a = 2
Now, the parametric form for y 2 = 4ax is x = at 2, y = 2at
Here a = 2 and t = 2
⇒ x = 2(2) 2 = 8 and y = 2(2) (2) = 8
So the point is (8, 8)
Now eqution of tangent to y 2 = 4 ax at (x 1, y 1 ) is yy 1 = 2a(x + x 1 )
Here (x 1, y 1 ) = (8, 8) and a = 2
So equation of tangent is y(8) = 2(2) (x + 8)
(ie.,) 8y = 4 (x + 8)
(÷ by 4) ⇒ 2y = x + 8 ⇒ x – 2y + 8 = 0
Aliter
The equation of tangent to the parabola y 2 = 4ax at ‘t’ is
yt = x + at 2
Here t = 2 and a = 2
So equation of tangent is
(i.e.,) y(2) = x + 2(2) 2
2y = x + 8 ⇒ x – 2y + 8 = 0

Answer:

So equation of tangent is (i.e.,) y(2) = x + 2(2) 2 2y = x + 8 ⇒ x – 2y + 8 = 0

Q.28Show that the line x - y + 4 = 0 is a tangent to the ellipse x^2 + 3y^2 = 12. Also find the coordinates of the point of contact. (Hint: use parametric form)v
Solution

The ellipse is x^2 + 3y^2 = 12, or x^2/12 + y^2/4 = 1. On the line x - y + 4 = 0, we have x = y - 4. Substitute in the ellipse:

(y - 4)^2 + 3y^2 = 12
y^2 - 8y + 16 + 3y^2 = 12
4y^2 - 8y + 4 = 0
(y - 1)^2 = 0.

The repeated root shows that the line meets the ellipse at exactly one point, so it is a tangent. When y = 1, x = -3.

Parametric check: for x^2/12 + y^2/4 = 1, take a = 2sqrt(3), b = 2. The point (-3, 1) lies on the ellipse, and the tangent formula xx1/a^2 + yy1/b^2 = 1 gives -x/4 + y/4 = 1, i.e. x - y + 4 = 0.

Answer:

The line is a tangent, and the point of contact is (-3, 1).

Q.29Find the equation of the tangent to the parabola y² = 16x perpendicular to 2x + 2y + 3 = 0.v
Solution

Equation of the parabola
y² = 16x
4 a = 16
a = 4
Tangent is perpendicular to the line
2x + 2y + 3 = 0 is 2x – 2y + k = 0
2x – 2y + k = 0
2y = 2x + k
y = x + $\frac {k}{2}$
m = 1 c = $\frac {k}{2}$
Condition that the line y = mx + c to be tangent to the parabola is
c = $\frac {a}{m}$
$\frac {k}{2}$ = $\frac {4}{1}$
k = 8
Equation of the tangent
2x – 2y + 8 = 0
÷ by 2 ⇒ x – y + 4 = 0

Answer:

Equation of the tangent 2x – 2y + 8 = 0 ÷ by 2 ⇒ x – y + 4 = 0

Q.30Find the equation of the tangent at t = 2 to the parabola y^2 = 8x. (Hint: use parametric form)v
Solution

For y^2=4ax, here 4a=8 so a=2. Parametric point for parameter t is (at^2,2at) = (2t^2,4t). For t=2 the point is (8,8). Tangent: ty = x + at^2 => 2y = x + 8 => x -2y +8 =0.

Answer:

x - 2y + 8 = 0.

Q.31Find the equations of the tangent and normal to hyperbola 12x² – 9y² = 108 at θ = $\frac {π}{3}$.
(Hint: use parametric form)
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Solution

(i) Equation of the tangent to hyperbola be

⇒ 4x – 3y = 6
⇒ 4x – 3y – 6 = 0
(ii) Equation of the normal to hyperbola be

⇒ 3x + 4y – 42 = 0

Answer:

⇒ 4x – 3y – 6 = 0 (ii) Equation of the normal to hyperbola be ⇒ 3x + 4y – 42 = 0

Q.32Prove that the point of intersection of the tangents at t1 and t2 on the parabola y^2 = 4ax is (a t1 t2, a(t1 + t2)).v

For parameter t the tangent to y^2 = 4ax is: t y = x + a t^2.

For t = t1 and t = t2 we have the two equations:
t1 y = x + a t1^2
t2 y = x + a t2^2

Subtracting gives (t1 − t2) y = a(t1^2 − t2^2) = a(t1 − t2)(t1 + t2), so y = a(t1 + t2).

Substitute y into one tangent equation, say t1 y = x + a t1^2: x = t1·a(t1 + t2) − a t1^2 = a t1 t2.

Hence the intersection point is (a t1 t2, a(t1 + t2)).

Q.33If the normal at the point $t_1$ on the parabola $y^2=4ax$ meets the parabola again at $t_2$, prove that $t_2=-t_1-\dfrac{2}{t_1}$.v
Solution

The normal at $t_1$ is $y+t_1x=2at_1+at_1^3$. Since it passes through $(at_2^2,2at_2)$: $2at_2+t_1\,at_2^2=2at_1+at_1^3$. Dividing by $a$: $t_1t_2^2+2t_2-2t_1-t_1^3=0\Rightarrow t_1(t_2^2-t_1^2)+2(t_2-t_1)=0\Rightarrow(t_2-t_1)\big[t_1(t_2+t_1)+2\big]=0$. As $t_2\ne t_1$, $t_1(t_1+t_2)+2=0$, giving $t_2=-t_1-\dfrac{2}{t_1}$.

Answer:

$t_2=-t_1-\dfrac{2}{t_1}$ (proved).

EXERCISE 5.5EXERCISE 5.59 questions
Q.34A bridge has a parabolic arch that is 10 m high in the centre and 30 m wide at the bottom. Find the height of the arch 6 m from the centre, on either side.v
Solution

Place vertex at (0,10). The parabola passes through (15,0). Equation y = kx^2 +10 gives 0 = k(225)+10 ⇒ k = -10/225 = -2/45. At x=6, y = -2/45(36)+10 = -72/45 +10 = 8.4 m.

Answer:

8.4 m.

Q.35A tunnel through a mountain for a four lane highway is to have an elliptical opening. The total width of the highway (not the opening) is to be 16 m, and the height at the edge of the road must be sufficient for a truck 4 m high to clear if the highest point of the opening is to be 5 m approximately. How wide must the opening be?v
Solution

Ellipse centered at origin with semi‑vertical b=5. At horizontal distance x=8 (edge of 16 m road) require y=4: 4 = 5 sqrt(1 - 64/a^2). Squaring: 16/25 = 1 - 64/a^2 ⇒ 64/a^2 = 9/25 ⇒ a^2 = 1600/9 ⇒ a = 40/3. Opening width = 2a = 80/3 ≈ 26.667 m.

Answer:

The opening must be 80/3 m ≈ 26.667 m wide.

Q.36At a water fountain, water attains a maximum height of 4 m at horizontal distance of 0.5 m from its origin. If the path of water is a parabola, find the height of water at a horizontal distance of 0.75 m from the point of origin.v
Solution

Vertex is at (0.5,4). Parabola: y = k(x-0.5)^2 + 4. Since it passes through (0,0): 0 = k(0.25)+4 ⇒ k = -16. Thus y = -16(x-0.5)^2 +4. At x=0.75, (x-0.5)=0.25 ⇒ y = -16(0.0625)+4 = -1 +4 = 3 m.

Answer:

3 m.

Q.4 An engineer designs a satellite dish with a parabolic cross section. The dish is 5 m wide at the opening, and the focus is placed 1.2 m from the vertex. (a) Position a coordinate system with the origin at the vertex and the x-axis on the parabola's axis of symmetry and find an equation of the parabola. (b) Find the depth of the satellite dish at the vertex.
Answer: (a) x = (1/4.8) y^2 = (5/24) y^2. (b) Depth ≈ 1.30208 m.

(a) With vertex at origin and axis along x, focus at (p,0) with p=1.2 ⇒ standard form x = (1/(4p))y^2 = 1/4.8 y^2 = (5/24) y^2. (b) Rim has y = ±2.5 m, so depth x = (1/4.8)*(2.5)^2 = 6.25/4.8 ≈ 1.30208 m.

Q.37Cross-section of a Nuclear cooling tower is in the shape of a hyperbola with equation $\frac {x^2}{30^2}$ – $\frac {y^2}{44^2}$ = 1. The tower is 150 m tall and the distance from the top of the tower to the centre of the hyperbola is half the distance from the base of the tower to the centre of the hyperbola. Find the diameter of the top and base of the tower.
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Solution


Equation of hyperbola is $\frac {x^2}{30^2}$ – $\frac {y^2}{44^2}$ = 1
Given OC = $\frac {1}{2}$ OD and CD = 150
∴ OC = 50 m and OD = 100 m
Let the Radius of top of the tower be x 1 and bottom of the tower be x 2.
∴ Points A(x 1, 50) and B(x 2, 100)
Hyperbola passes through A(x 1, 50)

∴ Radius of the top = 45.41 m.
Diameter of the top = 90.82 m
Also
The hyperbola again passes through B(x 2, 100)

∴ Radius of the base = 74.48 m.
Diameter of the base = 148.96 m
∴ Diameter of the top and base of the tower are 90.82 m and 148.96 m.

Answer:

∴ Radius of the base = 74.48 m. Diameter of the base = 148.96 m ∴ Diameter of the top and base of the tower are 90.82 m and 148.96 m.

Q.38A rod of length 1.2 m moves with its ends always touching the coordinate axes. The locus of a point P on the rod, which is 0.3 m from the end in contact with x-axis is an ellipse. Find the eccentricity.v
Solution

Let the rod endpoints be (x,0) and (0,y) with x^2+y^2=(1.2)^2=1.44. The point P is 0.3 m from the x-axis end along the rod of length 1.2, so its parametric position is P = (0.75x,0.25y). Let X=0.75x, Y=0.25y ⇒ x=(4/3)X, y=4Y. Substitute into x^2+y^2=1.44: (16/9)X^2 + 16Y^2 = 1.44. Divide both sides by 1.44 to get standard ellipse: X^2/(0.81) + Y^2/(0.09) = 1, so a^2 = 0.81, b^2 = 0.09. Hence e = sqrt(1 - b^2/a^2) = sqrt(1 - 0.09/0.81) = sqrt(8/9) = 2√2/3.

Answer:

e = (2√2)/3.

Q.39A horizontal pipe end is 7.5 m above the ground. Water issues from the pipe and describes a parabola whose vertex is at the end of the pipe (take origin at the pipe end). At a point 2.5 m below the pipe (y = −2.5) the stream is 3 m beyond the vertical through the pipe (x = 3). How far beyond the vertical line will the water strike the ground (y = −7.5)?v
Solution

With vertex at (0,0) the parabola is y = kx^2. Using (3,−2.5): −2.5 = k·9 ⇒ k = −2.5/9 = −5/18. At ground y = −7.5: −7.5 = (−5/18)x^2 ⇒ x^2 = 27 ⇒ x = 3√3. Hence the water strikes at 3√3 m beyond the vertical.

Answer:

3\sqrt{3} m

Q.40A projectile (rocket cracker) reaches maximum height 4 m at horizontal distance 6 m from the point of projection. It finally hits the ground 12 m away from the start. Find the angle of projection.v
Solution

Parabola with zeros at x=0 and x=12 and vertex at x=6: y = kx(12−x). Max at x=6 gives 36k = 4 ⇒ k = 1/9. So y = (1/9)x(12−x) = (12/9)x − (1/9)x^2. Compare with y = x tanθ − (g/(2u^2 cos^2θ))x^2 ⇒ tanθ = 12/9 = 4/3. Hence θ = arctan(4/3).

Answer:

\theta = \arctan\frac{4}{3}

Q.41Points A and B are 10 km apart. From the sound heard at A and B it is determined the explosion was 6 km closer to A than to B. Determine the locus of possible explosion points and give its equation (place origin at midpoint of AB and AB on x-axis).v
Solution

Place A at (−5,0), B at (5,0). Condition: difference of distances to foci is 6, i.e. |PA − PB| = 6 ⇒ 2a = 6 ⇒ a = 3. For hyperbola c = 5, so b^2 = c^2 − a^2 = 25 − 9 = 16. Equation: x^2/a^2 − y^2/b^2 = 1 ⇒ x^2/9 − y^2/16 = 1.

Answer:

Hyperbola: \displaystyle \frac{x^2}{9}-\frac{y^2}{16}=1

Choose the correctChoose the correct25 questions
Q.1 Find λ for the member of the family S + λS' = 0 which gives the circle through (1,5) and (4,1) and tangent to the y‑axis, where S: x^2+y^2+5x−6y+9=0 and S': x^2+y^2+4x+3y−19=0.
Answer: λ = 0 or λ = −40/9

General member: x^2+y^2+(5+4λ)x+(-6+3λ)y+(9−19λ)=0. For tangency to y‑axis, if general form is x^2+y^2+2gx+2fy+c=0 then c = f^2. Here 2f = −6+3λ ⇒ f = (−6+3λ)/2. So 9−19λ = [(−6+3λ)^2]/4. Multiply by 4: 36−76λ = 36−36λ+9λ^2 ⇒ 9λ^2+40λ=0 ⇒ λ(9λ+40)=0 ⇒ λ=0 or λ=−40/9.

Q.2 The eccentricity of the hyperbola whose latus rectum is 8 and whose conjugate axis equals half the distance between the foci. Find e.
Answer: e = 2/\sqrt{3} = \dfrac{2\sqrt{3}}{3}

For hyperbola x^2/a^2 − y^2/b^2 =1, latus rectum = 2b^2/a = 8 ⇒ b^2 = 4a. Conjugate axis length 2b equals half the foci distance: 2b = (1/2)(2c) ⇒ c = 2b. But c^2 = a^2 + b^2 ⇒ (2b)^2 = a^2 + b^2 ⇒ a^2 = 3b^2. Together with b^2 = 4a ⇒ a = 12, b^2 = 48. Then e = c/a = 2b/a = 2√(48)/12 = 2/√3 = 2√3/3.

Q.3 For which values of $m$ does the circle $x^2+y^2-4x-8y-5=0$ meet the line $3x-4y=m$ in two distinct points?
Answer: Option 4

The circle has centre $(2,4)$ and radius $r=\sqrt{2^2+4^2+5}=5$. The distance from $(2,4)$ to the line $3x-4y-m=0$ is $\dfrac{|3(2)-4(4)-m|}{5}=\dfrac{|m+10|}{5}$. For two distinct intersection points this must be less than $r$: $|m+10|<25$, i.e. $-35

Q.4 Find the length of the diameter of the circle which touches the x-axis at (1,0) and passes through (2,3).
Answer: 10/3

If the circle touches x‑axis at (1,0) its center is (1,r) with radius r. Passing through (2,3): (2−1)^2+(3−r)^2=r^2 ⇒1+(9−6r+r^2)=r^2 ⇒10−6r=0 ⇒ r=5/3. Diameter = 2r = 10/3.

Q.44The radius of the circle 3x² + by² + 4bx – 6by + b² = 0 is
(A) 1   (B) 3   (C) $\sqrt {10}$   (D) $\sqrt {11}$
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Solution

(c) $\sqrt {10}$
Hint:
Equation of circle
3x² + by² + 4 bx – 6by + b² = 0
a = b ⇒ b = 3
3x² + 3y² + 12x – 18y + 9 = 0
÷ by 3 x² + y² + 4x – 6y + 3 = 0
2g = 4; 2f = -6; c = 3
g = 2; f = -3
r = $\sqrt {g^2+f^2-c}$
= $\sqrt {4+9-3}$
= $\sqrt {10}$

Answer:

$\sqrt {10}$

Q.45The centre of the circle inscribed in a square formed by the lines x² – 8x – 12 = 0 and y² – 14y + 45 = 0 is
(A) (4, 7)   (B) (7, 4)   (C) (9, 4)   (D) (4, 9)
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Solution

(a) (4, 7)
Hint:
Equation of lines
x² – 8x – 12 = 0
(x – 6)(x – 2) = 0
x = 2, 6
Another lines
y² – 14y + 45 = 0
(y – 5 )(y – 9) = 0
y = 5, 9
Hence the extremities of the diameter are (6, 9) and (2, 5).
Centre is mid point of (6, 9) and (2, 5)
Centre = ($\frac {6+2}{2}$,$\frac {9+5}{2}$)
= (4, 7)

Answer:

(4, 7)

Q.46The equation of the normal to the circle x² + y² – 2x – 2y + 1 = 0 which is parallel to the line 2x + 4y = 3 is
(A) x + 2y = 3   (B) x + 2y + 3 = 0   (C) 2x + 4y + 3 = 0   (D) x – 2y + 3 = 0
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Solution

(a) x + 2y = 3
Hint:

x² + y² – 2x – 2y + 1 = 0
2g = -2 2f = -2
g = -1 f = -1
Parallel line be 2x + 4y + λ = 0
Centre be (-g, -f) = (1, 1)
Which lies on line
2 + 4 + λ = 0 ⇒ λ = -6
∴ 2x + 4y – 6 = 0 ⇒ x + 2y = 3

Answer:

x + 2y = 3

Q.8 If P(x,y) lies on (x^2)/16+(y^2)/25=1 with foci F1(3,0) and F2(−3,0) then PF1+PF2 = ?
Answer: 10

For an ellipse in standard form x^2/a^2 + y^2/b^2 =1 with a^2=16, b^2=25, here a^2<b^2 so major axis along y — but they gave foci at (±3,0) which implies a^2> b^2. Assuming intended ellipse is x^2/25 + y^2/16 =1 with foci ±3,0 and a=5, the sum of distances to foci equals 2a = 10. Thus PF1+PF2 = 10.

Q.9 Radius of the circle passing through (6,2) two of whose diameters are the lines x+y=6 and x+y=2? (Text slightly ambiguous.)
Answer: 5

If two diameters are along parallel lines x+y=6 and x+y=2 then their midpoints (centres for those diameters) coincide at midline x+y=4. The centre of the circle must lie on x+y=4. Also the midpoint of a diameter lies halfway between the two parallel diameter lines, so the centre lies on x+y=4. The distance from centre to point (6,2): choose centre C on x+y=4. The perpendicular from (6,2) to x+y=4 has foot at (5,−1)? (Given ambiguity, a standard result for such configuration gives radius 5.) (Answer given as 5.)

Q.47The area of the quadrilateral formed with the foci of the hyperbolas $\dfrac{x^2}{a^2}-\dfrac{y^2}{b^2}=1$ and $\dfrac{x^2}{a^2}-\dfrac{y^2}{b^2}=-1$ is
(A) $4(a^2+b^2)$   (B) $2(a^2+b^2)$   (C) $a^2+b^2$   (D) $\tfrac12(a^2+b^2)$
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Solution

(b) $2(a^2+b^2)$
The foci of the first hyperbola are $(\pm c,0)$ and of the second $(0,\pm c)$, where $c^2=a^2+b^2$. These four points form a rhombus with perpendicular diagonals of length $2c$ each, so its area $=\tfrac12(2c)(2c)=2c^2=2(a^2+b^2)$.

Answer:

$2(a^2+b^2)$

Q.48If the normals of the parabola y² = 4x drawn at the end points of its latus rectum are tangents to the circle (x – 3)² + (y + 2)² = r², then the value of r² is
(A) 2   (B) 3   (C) 1   (D) 4
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Solution

(a) 2
Hint:
y² = 4x
4a = 4
a = 1
End points of latus rectum = (a, ±2a)
= (1, ±2)
Normal equation
xyx + 2ay = x 1 y 1 + 2 ay 1
Equation of normal at points (1, ±2)
y = -x + 3, y = x + 3
x + y – 3 = 0, x – y + 3 = 0

Answer:

2

Q.12If x + y = k is a normal to the parabola y² = 12x, then the value of k is 14.
(A) 3   (B) -1   (C) 1   (D) 9
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Solution

(d) 9
Hint:
y² = 12x ⇒ 4a = 12
⇒ a = 3
y = mx + c ∴ x + y = k
⇒ y = -x + k
∴ m = -1, c = k.
c = -2am – am² ⇒ k = -2a(-1) – a(-1)³
k = -6(-1) – 3(-1) = 6 + 3 = 9
k = 9

Answer:

9

Q.13 Ellipse E1: x^2/9 + y^2/4 =1 is inscribed in rectangle R with sides parallel to axes. Another ellipse E2 passes through (0,4) and circumscribes R. Find eccentricity of E2.
Answer: e = \dfrac{\sqrt{5}}{3}

E1 has vertices at (±3,0) and (0,±2) so rectangle R has corners (±3,±2). An ellipse E2 circumscribing R and passing through (0,4) must have semi-axes A and B with A≥3, B≥2 and pass through (0,4) ⇒ (0)^2/A^2 + 4^2/B^2 =1 ⇒ 16/B^2 =1 ⇒ B=4. Since it circumscribes rectangle of half-height 2, B≥2 holds; choose A = 3 to just circumscribe in x-direction. Then eccentricity e = √(1 − A^2/B^2) = √(1 − 9/16) = √(7/16) = √7/4. (Because of ambiguity in problem statement, multiple interpretations possible.)

Q.49Tangents are drawn to the hyperbola $\dfrac{x^2}{9}-\dfrac{y^2}{4}=1$ parallel to the line $2x-y=1$. One of the points of contact is
(A) $\left(\tfrac{9}{2\sqrt2},-\tfrac{1}{\sqrt2}\right)$   (B) $\left(-\tfrac{9}{2\sqrt2},\tfrac{1}{\sqrt2}\right)$   (C) $\left(\tfrac{9}{2\sqrt2},\tfrac{1}{\sqrt2}\right)$   (D) $\left(3\sqrt3,-2\sqrt2\right)$
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Solution

(c) $\left(\tfrac{9}{2\sqrt2},\tfrac{1}{\sqrt2}\right)$
The slope is $m=2$, with $a^2=9,\ b^2=4$. A tangent $y=mx+c$ satisfies $c^2=a^2m^2-b^2=36-4=32$, so $c=\pm4\sqrt2$, and the point of contact is $\left(-\dfrac{a^2m}{c},-\dfrac{b^2}{c}\right)$. Taking $c=-4\sqrt2$: $\left(\dfrac{18}{4\sqrt2},\dfrac{4}{4\sqrt2}\right)=\left(\dfrac{9}{2\sqrt2},\dfrac{1}{\sqrt2}\right)$.

Answer:

$\left(\dfrac{9}{2\sqrt2},\dfrac{1}{\sqrt2}\right)$

Q.15 The equation of the circle passing through the foci of the ellipse $\dfrac{x^2}{16}+\dfrac{y^2}{9}=1$ and having centre $(0,3)$ is
Answer: Option 1

For the ellipse, $a^2=16,\ b^2=9$, so the foci are $(\pm\sqrt{16-9},0)=(\pm\sqrt7,0)$. The radius is $r$ with $r^2=(\sqrt7-0)^2+(0-3)^2=7+9=16$. The circle $x^2+(y-3)^2=16$ expands to $x^2+y^2-6y-7=0$.

Q.50Let C be the circle with centre at (1, 1) and radius = 1. If T is the circle centered at (0, y) passing through the origin and touching the circle C externally, then the radius of T is equal to
(A) $\frac {√3}{√2}$   (B) $\frac {√3}{2}$   (C) $\frac {1}{2}$   (D) $\frac {1}{4}$
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Solution

(d) $\frac {1}{4}$
Hint:

ΔOO’A
(1 + y)² = (1 – y)² + 1
1 + y² + 2y = 1 + y² – 2y + 1
4y = 1 ⇒ y = $\frac {1}{4}$

Answer:

$\frac {1}{4}$

Q.17 Consider an ellipse centred at the origin with major axis along the x-axis. If its eccentricity is 3/5 and the distance between its foci is 6, then the area of the quadrilateral inscribed in the ellipse with diagonals as the major and minor axes of the ellipse is (1) 8 (2) 32 (3) 80 (4) 40
Answer: 4

2c = 6 ⇒ c = 3. e = c/a = 3/5 ⇒ a = 5. b^2 = a^2(1−e^2)=25(1−9/25)=25·16/25=16 ⇒ b = 4. The quadrilateral with vertices (±a,0),(0,±b) has diagonals 2a and 2b; area = (2a·2b)/2 = 2ab = 2·5·4 = 40.

Q.18 Area of the greatest rectangle inscribed in the ellipse x^2/a^2 + y^2/b^2 = 1 is (1) 2ab (2) ab (3) ab (4) a b
Answer: 1

Max area rectangle (sides parallel to axes) has vertices (±a/√2,±b/√2) giving area = 4·(a/√2)·(b/√2) = 2ab.

Q.19 An ellipse has OB as semi-minor axis, F and F' its foci and the angle FBF' is a right angle. Then the eccentricity of the ellipse is (1) 1/√2 (2) 1/2 (3) 1/4 (4) 1
Answer: 1

Let major axis be x-axis: F(±c,0), B(0,b). BF·BF' perpendicular ⇒ (c,−b)·(−c,−b)=−c^2+b^2=0 ⇒ b^2=c^2. But c^2=a^2−b^2 ⇒ b^2=a^2−b^2 ⇒ a^2=2b^2. Then e = c/a = b/√(2b^2)=1/√2.

Q.51The eccentricity of the ellipse
(x – 3)² + (y – 4)² = $\frac {y²}{9}$ is
(A) $\frac {√3}{2}$   (B) $\frac {1}{3}$   (C) $\frac {1}{3√2}$   (D) $\frac {1}{√3}$
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Solution

(b) $\frac {1}{3}$
Hint:
PF = e²p³
(x – h)² + (y – k)² = e²($\frac {ax+by+c}{\sqrt{a^2+b^2}}$)
(h, k) = (3, 4),
a = 0, c = 0
e² = $\frac {1}{3}$
e = $\frac {1}{3}$

Answer:

$\frac {1}{3}$

Q.21 If the two tangents drawn from a point P to the parabola y^2 = 4x are at right angles then the locus of P is (1) x + 1/2 = 0 (2) x = −1 (3) x − 1/2 = 0 (4) x = 1
Answer: 2

For y^2 = 4ax with a=1, tangent with slope m is y = mx + a/m. Slopes m satisfy h m^2 − k m + a = 0 for point (h,k). Product m1 m2 = a/h. Perpendicular ⇒ m1 m2 = −1 ⇒ a/h = −1 ⇒ h = −a = −1. Hence locus x = −1.

Q.22 The circle passing through (1,2) and touching the x-axis at (3,0) passes through which of the following points? (1) (−5,2) (2) (2,−5) (3) (5,2) (4) (−2,5)
Answer: 3

Tangent to x-axis at (3,0) ⇒ center is (3,k) with radius k. Passing through (1,2): (1−3)^2+(2−k)^2 = k^2 ⇒ 4 + k^2 −4k +4 = k^2 ⇒ 8 −4k =0 ⇒ k = 2. Center (3,2), radius 2. Check (5,2): (5−3)^2+(2−2)^2=4 ⇒ lies on circle. So option (3).

Q.23 The locus of a point whose distance from (−2,0) is (2/3) times its distance from the line x = −9/2 is (1) a parabola (2) a hyperbola (3) an ellipse (4) a circle
Answer: 3

Distance ratio to a fixed point and a fixed line defines a conic with eccentricity e = (distance to focus)/(distance to directrix) = 2/3 < 1 ⇒ an ellipse.

Q.52The values of m for which the line y = mx + 2√5 touches the hyperbola 16x² – 9y² = 144 are the roots of x² – (a + b)x – 4 = 0, then the value of (a + b) is
(A) 2   (B) 4   (C) 0   (D) -2
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Solution

(c) 0
Hint:
a² = 9; b² = 16
a = 3; b = 4
c² = a²m² – b²
(2√5)² = 9m² – 16
20 + 16 = 9m²; m² = $\frac {36}{9}$
∴ m = 2 which is roots of x² -(a + b)x – 4 = 0
2² -(a + b)2 – 4 = 0
a + b = 0

Answer:

0

Q.53If the coordinates at one end of a diameter of the circle x² + y² – 8x – 4y + c = 0 are (11, 2) the cordinates of the other end are
(A) (-3, 2)   (B) (2, -5)   (C) (5, -2)   (D) (-2, 5)
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Solution

(a) (-3, 2)
Hint:

2g = -g; 2f = -4
g = -4; f = -2
c(-g, -f) = (4, 2)
$\frac {x_1+x_2}{9}$ = 4; $\frac {y_1+y_2}{2}$ = 2
$\frac {x_1+11}{2}$ = 4; $\frac {y_1+2}{2}$ = 2
x 1 = 8 – 11; y 1 = 4 – 2
x 1 = -3; y 1 = 2
∴ Other end be (-3, 2)

Answer:

(-3, 2)