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Question

Let S and S' be two foci of the ellipse x2a2+y2b2=1 If a circle described on SS' as diameter intersects the ellipse at real and distinct points, then the eccentricity e of the ellipse satisfies

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Solution

The radius of the circle having SS', as diameter is r = ae. 

If it cuts an ellipse, then r> b

or  ae>bor  e2>b2a2or  e2>1e2or  e2>12or  e>12or  e12,1

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