Q.

The point P(-26,3) lies on the hyperbola x2a2-y2b2=1 having eccentricity 52. If the tangent and normal at P to the hyperbola intersect its conjugate axis at the points Q and R respectively ,then QR is equal to

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a

43

b

36

c

6

d

63

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Given hyperbolax2a2-y2b2=1       and e=52e2=54                1+b2a2=54                b2a2=14 Since  passes through (-26, 3) then 24a2-3b2=1 multiplay both sides by b2     b2a224-3=b2 1424-3=b2 b2=3 Now a2=4b2=12

Equation of tangent at P(-26, 3) is  x(-26)12-y(3)3=1 It meets conjugate axis at Q=(0, -3) Equation of normal at P is 12x-26+3y3=15 It meets conjugate axis at R=(0, 53) Now QR=0+(53+3)2                 =(63)2                 =63  

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