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Let  P be a point on the ellipse  x225+y29=1, in first quadrant with focal distance 7 units w.r.t focus  S'(4,0). Let  S'P and perpendicular from focus  S on the tangent at P  intersect at  Q. Then which of the following is NOT TRUE ?

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a

SQ is equal to  337

b

PQ  is equal to 3

c

Slope of tangent at  P is equal to   35

d

 locus of  Q is a circle with radius = 10 units

answer is B, C.

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Clearly  S(4,0); Let  P=(α,β)
    a+eα=75+45α=7α=52andβ=332
Hence, equation of tangent at  P is  α=52  and  β=332
As tangent is bisector of angle between  SP and  S'P
   PQ=PS=3.  As  PS+PS'=10= Length of major axis  
When   is variable then  S'Q=S'P+PQ=S'P+PS=10
   Variable point  Q is at a fixed distance from  S'
   Locus is a circle with centre  S' and radius = 10 units

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Let  P be a point on the ellipse  x225+y29=1, in first quadrant with focal distance 7 units w.r.t focus  S'(−4,0). Let  S'P and perpendicular from focus  S on the tangent at P  intersect at  Q. Then which of the following is NOT TRUE ?