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Let F1, F2 be two foci of the ellipse and PT and PN be the tangent and the normal respectively to the ellipse at point P. Then

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a

PT bisects angle 1800F1PF2

b

none of the above

c

PT bisectsF1PF2

d

PN bisects F1PF2

answer is A, C.

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Detailed Solution

Normal at a point on the ellipse bisects the angle subtended by the foci at that point. So, Option (A) is correct.

Now, let F1PF2=2x

Then, F2PN=x

Since, PN is perpendicular to PT,   F2PT=(90∘−x)

Lets extend F1L.  Supplement of ∠F1PF2 is (180∘−2x) 

Since, F2PT=12(1800−∠F1PF) ,PT bisects the angle (1800-∠F1PF)

So, Option (C) is also correct

 

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Let F1, F2 be two foci of the ellipse and PT and PN be the tangent and the normal respectively to the ellipse at point P. Then