Banner 0
Banner 1
Banner 2
Banner 3
Banner 4
Banner 5

Q.

If the chords of contact of P(x1, y1) and Q(x2, y2) w.r.t the ellipse x2a2+y2b2=1 are at right angle then x1 x2y1 y2=

see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

a2b2

b

-b2a2

c

-a4b4

d

-b4a4

answer is C.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

Given ellipse isx2a2+y2b2=1

equation  of chord of contact of P(x1,y1) is

x x1a2+y y1b2=1

slope of line m1=-b2x1a2y1

equation  of chord of contact of P(x2,y2) is

x x2a2+y y2b2=1

slope of line m2=-b2x2a2y2

m1m2=-1 b4 x1x2a4×y1y2=-1 x1 x2y1 y2=-a4b4 

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

Best Courses for You

JEE

JEE

NEET

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

Foundation NEET

CBSE

CBSE

score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon
If the chords of contact of P(x1, y1) and Q(x2, y2) w.r.t the ellipse x2a2+y2b2=1 are at right angle then x1 x2y1 y2=