The locus of the feet of the perpendiculars drawn from either focus onto a variable tangent to the hyperbola $16y^2 - 9x^2 = 1$ is

  • A
    $x^2 + y^2 = 9$
  • B
    $x^2 + y^2 = 1/9$
  • C
    $x^2 + y^2 = 7/144$
  • D
    $x^2 + y^2 = 1/16$

Explore More

Similar Questions

Let $P(a \sec \theta, b \tan \theta)$ and $Q(a \sec \phi, b \tan \phi)$ where $\theta + \phi = \frac{\pi}{2}$ be two points on the hyperbola $\frac{x^2}{a^2} - \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$. If $(h, k)$ is the point of intersection of the normals drawn at $P$ and $Q$,then $k=$

The distance between the foci of the hyperbola $x^2 - 3y^2 - 4x - 6y - 11 = 0$ is

Let $P(a \sec \theta, b \tan \theta)$ and $Q(a \sec \phi, b \tan \phi)$ be two points such that $\theta+\phi=\frac{\pi}{2}$ on the hyperbola $\frac{x^2}{a^2}-\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1$. If $(h, k)$ is the point of intersection of the normals at $P$ and $Q$,then $k=$

The equation of the hyperbola with asymptotes $3x - 4y + 7 = 0$ and $4x + 3y + 1 = 0$ and which passes through the origin is

The length of the latus rectum and directrices of a hyperbola with eccentricity $e$ are $9$ and $x = \pm \frac{4}{\sqrt{13}}$,respectively. Let the line $y - \sqrt{3}x + \sqrt{3} = 0$ touch this hyperbola at $(x_0, y_0)$. If $m$ is the product of the focal distances of the point $(x_0, y_0)$,then $4e^2 + m$ is equal to ...........

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo