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An ellipse whose major axis is parallel to x-axis is such that the segments of a focal chord are 1 and 3 units. The lines ax + by + c = 0 are the chords of the ellipse such that a, b, c are in A.P.  and bisected by the point at which they are concurrent. The equation of auxiliary circle is x2+y2+2αx+2βy2α1=0. Then

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a

Length of latus rectum is 3

b

Eccentricity of the ellipse is 12

c

The locus of perpendicular tangents to the ellipse is x2+y2=7

d

Area of an auxillary circle is 2π

answer is B, D.

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a, b, c are in A.P ax+by+c=0 are concurrent at (1, -2) 
center of auxiliary circle =(α,β)=(1,2)
Radius of auxiliary circle = 2
Length of major axis = 4 = 2a
1SP+1SQ=2ab2b=3, hence e=12
 

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