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EasyMCQ
In an ellipse,the distance from one of the foci to its corresponding end of the major axis is $4-\sqrt{7}$ and the distance from the same focus to one end of the minor axis is $4$. Then the cosine of the angle subtended by the line segment joining its foci at one end of its minor axis is
A
$\frac{1}{8}$
B
$\frac{3}{4}$
C
$\frac{\sqrt{7}}{3}$
D
$\frac{1}{3 \sqrt{7}}$

Solution

(A) Let the ellipse be $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$. The foci are $S_1(ae, 0)$ and $S_2(-ae, 0)$. The ends of the major axis are $A(a, 0)$ and $A'(-a, 0)$. The ends of the minor axis are $B(0, b)$ and $B'(0, -b)$.
Given the distance from focus $S_1$ to the corresponding end of the major axis $A$ is $a - ae = 4 - \sqrt{7}$.
Given the distance from focus $S_1$ to the end of the minor axis $B$ is $\sqrt{(ae)^2 + b^2} = 4$. Since $b^2 = a^2(1 - e^2)$,we have $\sqrt{(ae)^2 + a^2 - a^2e^2} = 4$,which implies $a = 4$.
Substituting $a = 4$ into $a(1 - e) = 4 - \sqrt{7}$,we get $4(1 - e) = 4 - \sqrt{7}$,so $1 - e = 1 - \frac{\sqrt{7}}{4}$,which gives $e = \frac{\sqrt{7}}{4}$.
Then $b^2 = a^2(1 - e^2) = 16(1 - \frac{7}{16}) = 16(\frac{9}{16}) = 9$,so $b = 3$.
The distance $S_1S_2 = 2ae = 2(4)(\frac{\sqrt{7}}{4}) = 2\sqrt{7}$.
In $\triangle BS_1S_2$,$BS_1 = BS_2 = 4$ and $S_1S_2 = 2\sqrt{7}$.
Using the law of cosines,$\cos \theta = \frac{BS_1^2 + BS_2^2 - S_1S_2^2}{2(BS_1)(BS_2)} = \frac{4^2 + 4^2 - (2\sqrt{7})^2}{2(4)(4)} = \frac{16 + 16 - 28}{32} = \frac{4}{32} = \frac{1}{8}$.
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602
EasyMCQ
If an ellipse with its axes as coordinate axes,$2a$ and $2b$ as the lengths of its major and minor axes respectively,passes through the points $(2,2)$ and $(3,1)$,then $3a^2+5b^2=$
A
$32$
B
$8$
C
$64$
D
$16$

Solution

(C) The equation of the ellipse is $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$.
Since it passes through $(2,2)$,we have $\frac{4}{a^2} + \frac{4}{b^2} = 1$,which simplifies to $\frac{1}{a^2} + \frac{1}{b^2} = \frac{1}{4}$ ... $(i)$.
Since it passes through $(3,1)$,we have $\frac{9}{a^2} + \frac{1}{b^2} = 1$ ... $(ii)$.
Subtracting $(i)$ from $(ii)$,we get $\frac{8}{a^2} = 1 - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{4}$.
Thus,$a^2 = \frac{32}{3}$,which implies $3a^2 = 32$.
Substituting $a^2$ into $(ii)$,we get $\frac{9}{32/3} + \frac{1}{b^2} = 1$,so $\frac{27}{32} + \frac{1}{b^2} = 1$.
This gives $\frac{1}{b^2} = 1 - \frac{27}{32} = \frac{5}{32}$,so $b^2 = \frac{32}{5}$,which implies $5b^2 = 32$.
Therefore,$3a^2 + 5b^2 = 32 + 32 = 64$.
603
EasyMCQ
The parametric equations of the ellipse whose foci are $(-3, 0)$ and $(9, 0)$ and eccentricity is $\frac{1}{3}$,are
A
$x=3+12 \sqrt{2} \cos \theta, y=18 \sin \theta$
B
$x=3+18 \cos \theta, y=12 \sqrt{2} \sin \theta$
C
$x=18 \cos \theta, y=3+12 \sqrt{2} \sin \theta$
D
$x=3+4 \sqrt{2} \cos \theta, y=18 \sin \theta$

Solution

(B) The foci are given as $F_1(-3, 0)$ and $F_2(9, 0)$.
Since the $y$-coordinates are the same,the major axis is horizontal.
The center $(h, k)$ is the midpoint of the foci: $h = \frac{-3+9}{2} = 3$ and $k = 0$.
The distance between the foci is $2ae = 9 - (-3) = 12$,so $ae = 6$.
Given eccentricity $e = \frac{1}{3}$,we have $a(\frac{1}{3}) = 6$,which gives $a = 18$.
Using the relation $b^2 = a^2(1-e^2)$,we get $b^2 = 18^2(1 - (\frac{1}{3})^2) = 324(1 - \frac{1}{9}) = 324(\frac{8}{9}) = 288$.
Thus,$b = \sqrt{288} = 12\sqrt{2}$.
The parametric equations for a shifted ellipse are $x = h + a \cos \theta$ and $y = k + b \sin \theta$.
Substituting the values,we get $x = 3 + 18 \cos \theta$ and $y = 12\sqrt{2} \sin \theta$.
604
EasyMCQ
If the eccentricity and the length of the latus rectum of an ellipse $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$ are $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$ and $1$ respectively,then the sum of the lengths of the major axis and minor axis of the ellipse is
A
$6$
B
$3$
C
$10$
D
$8$

Solution

(A) Given,the equation of the ellipse is $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$ where $a > b$.
Eccentricity $e = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$ and length of latus rectum $L = \frac{2b^2}{a} = 1$.
We know that $b^2 = a^2(1 - e^2)$.
Substituting $e^2 = \frac{3}{4}$,we get $b^2 = a^2(1 - \frac{3}{4}) = \frac{a^2}{4}$,which implies $\frac{b^2}{a^2} = \frac{1}{4}$ or $b^2 = \frac{a^2}{4}$.
Substitute $b^2 = \frac{a^2}{4}$ into the latus rectum equation: $\frac{2(a^2/4)}{a} = 1$.
This simplifies to $\frac{a}{2} = 1$,so $a = 2$.
Then $b^2 = \frac{2^2}{4} = 1$,so $b = 1$.
The length of the major axis is $2a = 2(2) = 4$.
The length of the minor axis is $2b = 2(1) = 2$.
The sum of the lengths of the major and minor axes is $4 + 2 = 6$.
605
EasyMCQ
Let $S \equiv \frac{x^2}{a^2}+\frac{y^2}{b^2}-1=0$ and $S^{\prime} \equiv \frac{x^2}{\alpha^2}+\frac{y^2}{\beta^2}-1=0$ be two intersecting ellipses. If $P(a \cos \theta, b \sin \theta)$ and $Q\left(a \cos \left(\frac{\pi}{2}+\theta\right), b \sin \left(\frac{\pi}{2}+\theta\right)\right)$ are their points of intersection,then $\frac{1}{2}\left(a^2 \beta^2+b^2 \alpha^2\right)=$
A
$a^2 b^2$
B
$\alpha^2+\beta^2$
C
$a^2+b^2$
D
$\alpha^2 \beta^2$

Solution

(D) Given the ellipses $S^{\prime} \equiv \frac{x^2}{\alpha^2}+\frac{y^2}{\beta^2}=1$.
Points $P(a \cos \theta, b \sin \theta)$ and $Q\left(a \cos \left(\frac{\pi}{2}+\theta\right), b \sin \left(\frac{\pi}{2}+\theta\right)\right)$ lie on $S^{\prime}$.
Simplifying $Q$,we get $Q \equiv (-a \sin \theta, b \cos \theta)$.
Since $P$ lies on $S^{\prime}$,we have:
$\frac{a^2 \cos^2 \theta}{\alpha^2} + \frac{b^2 \sin^2 \theta}{\beta^2} = 1$ $(i)$
Since $Q$ lies on $S^{\prime}$,we have:
$\frac{a^2 \sin^2 \theta}{\alpha^2} + \frac{b^2 \cos^2 \theta}{\beta^2} = 1$ $(ii)$
Adding $(i)$ and $(ii)$:
$\frac{a^2}{\alpha^2}(\cos^2 \theta + \sin^2 \theta) + \frac{b^2}{\beta^2}(\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta) = 1 + 1$
$\frac{a^2}{\alpha^2} + \frac{b^2}{\beta^2} = 2$
$\frac{a^2 \beta^2 + b^2 \alpha^2}{\alpha^2 \beta^2} = 2$
Therefore,$\frac{1}{2}(a^2 \beta^2 + b^2 \alpha^2) = \alpha^2 \beta^2$.
606
DifficultMCQ
Assertion $(A)$: The image of $\frac{x^2}{25}+\frac{y^2}{16}=1$ in the line $x+y=10$ is $\frac{(x-10)^2}{16}+\frac{(y-10)^2}{25}=1$.
Reason $(R)$: The image of a curve '$C$' in a line $L$ is the locus of the image of every point of $C$ with respect to the line $L$.
The correct option among the following is:
A
$(A)$ is true,$(R)$ is true and $(R)$ is the correct explanation for $(A)$
B
$(A)$ is true,$(R)$ is true but $(R)$ is not the correct explanation for $(A)$
C
$(A)$ is true but $(R)$ is false
D
$(A)$ is false but $(R)$ is true

Solution

(D) The given ellipse is $\frac{x^2}{25}+\frac{y^2}{16}=1$ with center $(0,0)$.
To find the image of the ellipse in the line $x+y-10=0$,we find the image of the center $(0,0)$ in the line $x+y-10=0$.
Let the image be $(h,k)$. The line joining $(0,0)$ and $(h,k)$ is perpendicular to $x+y-10=0$,so its slope is $1$. Thus,$\frac{k-0}{h-0} = 1 \implies k=h$.
The midpoint $(\frac{h}{2}, \frac{k}{2})$ lies on $x+y-10=0$,so $\frac{h}{2}+\frac{k}{2}=10 \implies h+k=20$.
Substituting $k=h$,we get $2h=20 \implies h=10, k=10$.
The image of the center is $(10,10)$.
The shape and size of the ellipse remain unchanged,so the new equation is $\frac{(x-10)^2}{25}+\frac{(y-10)^2}{16}=1$.
Comparing this with the given equation $\frac{(x-10)^2}{16}+\frac{(y-10)^2}{25}=1$,we see the denominators are swapped.
Thus,Assertion $(A)$ is false.
Reason $(R)$ is a standard definition of the image of a curve,which is true.
Therefore,$(A)$ is false but $(R)$ is true.
607
DifficultMCQ
If $ax^2 + by^2 = 15$ is the equation of the ellipse for which the distance between its foci is $2$ and the distance between its directrices is $5$,then $a + b =$
A
$10$
B
$8$
C
$16$
D
$12$

Solution

(C) The given equation is $ax^2 + by^2 = 15$,which can be written as $\frac{x^2}{15/a} + \frac{y^2}{15/b} = 1$. Let $a'^2 = \frac{15}{a}$ and $b'^2 = \frac{15}{b}$.
For an ellipse,the distance between foci is $2a'e = 2 \Rightarrow a'e = 1$.
The distance between directrices is $\frac{2a'}{e} = 5 \Rightarrow \frac{a'}{e} = \frac{5}{2}$.
Multiplying these two equations: $(a'e) \times (a'/e) = 1 \times \frac{5}{2} \Rightarrow a'^2 = \frac{5}{2}$.
Since $a'^2 = \frac{15}{a}$,we have $\frac{15}{a} = \frac{5}{2} \Rightarrow a = 6$.
Using $a'e = 1$,we get $e^2 = \frac{1}{a'^2} = \frac{2}{5}$.
For an ellipse,$b'^2 = a'^2(1 - e^2) = \frac{5}{2}(1 - \frac{2}{5}) = \frac{5}{2} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{3}{2}$.
Since $b'^2 = \frac{15}{b}$,we have $\frac{15}{b} = \frac{3}{2} \Rightarrow b = 10$.
Therefore,$a + b = 6 + 10 = 16$.
608
EasyMCQ
Statement $I$: The equation of the directrix of the ellipse $4x^2+y^2-8x-4y+4=0$ is $3y=6-4\sqrt{3}$.
Statement $II$: The equation of the latus rectum of the ellipse $x^2+4y^2-4x-8y+4=0$ is $y=2+\sqrt{3}$.
Which of the above statement$(s)$ is (are) true?
A
Statement $I$ is true,but Statement $II$ is false
B
Statement $II$ is true,but Statement $I$ is false
C
Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are true
D
Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are false

Solution

(A) For Statement $I$: The equation $4x^2+y^2-8x-4y+4=0$ can be written as $4(x-1)^2-4 + (y-2)^2-4+4=0$,which simplifies to $4(x-1)^2+(y-2)^2=4$,or $\frac{(x-1)^2}{1} + \frac{(y-2)^2}{4} = 1$.
Here $a^2=1, b^2=4$,so $b > a$. The eccentricity $e = \sqrt{1 - \frac{a^2}{b^2}} = \sqrt{1 - \frac{1}{4}} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
The directrices are $y-k = \pm \frac{b}{e}$,so $y-2 = \pm \frac{2}{\sqrt{3}/2} = \pm \frac{4}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Thus $y = 2 \pm \frac{4}{\sqrt{3}}$,which gives $y = \frac{6 \pm 4\sqrt{3}}{3}$,or $3y = 6 \pm 4\sqrt{3}$. Statement $I$ is true.
For Statement $II$: The equation $x^2+4y^2-4x-8y+4=0$ can be written as $(x-2)^2-4 + 4(y-1)^2-4+4=0$,which simplifies to $(x-2)^2+4(y-1)^2=4$,or $\frac{(x-2)^2}{4} + \frac{(y-1)^2}{1} = 1$.
Here $a^2=4, b^2=1$,so $a > b$. The eccentricity $e = \sqrt{1 - \frac{b^2}{a^2}} = \sqrt{1 - \frac{1}{4}} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
The latus rectum is $x-h = \pm ae$,so $x-2 = \pm 2(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}) = \pm \sqrt{3}$.
This gives $x = 2 \pm \sqrt{3}$. Statement $II$ claims the latus rectum is $y=2+\sqrt{3}$,which is incorrect. Statement $II$ is false.
609
MediumMCQ
The length of the latus rectum of an ellipse is $6$ units and the distance between a focus and its nearest vertex on the major axis is $\frac{5}{3}$ units. If $e$ is the eccentricity of this ellipse,then $e$ satisfies the equation:
A
$25 e^2-40 e+16=0$
B
$25 e^2+40 e-16=0$
C
$25 e^2-40 e-16=0$
D
$25 e^2+40 e-32=0$

Solution

(A) Let the ellipse be $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$ where $a > b$.
The length of the latus rectum is $\frac{2b^2}{a} = 6$,which implies $b^2 = 3a$.
The distance between a focus $(ae, 0)$ and its nearest vertex $(a, 0)$ is $a - ae = a(1 - e) = \frac{5}{3}$.
We know $b^2 = a^2(1 - e^2)$.
Substituting $b^2 = 3a$,we get $3a = a^2(1 - e^2)$,so $3 = a(1 - e^2) = a(1 - e)(1 + e)$.
Since $a(1 - e) = \frac{5}{3}$,we have $3 = \frac{5}{3}(1 + e)$.
This gives $1 + e = \frac{9}{5}$,so $e = \frac{9}{5} - 1 = \frac{4}{5}$.
Now,we check which equation is satisfied by $e = \frac{4}{5}$.
For option $A$: $25(\frac{4}{5})^2 - 40(\frac{4}{5}) + 16 = 25(\frac{16}{25}) - 32 + 16 = 16 - 32 + 16 = 0$.
Thus,$e$ satisfies $25e^2 - 40e + 16 = 0$.
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MediumMCQ
If $m$ is the length of the latus rectum and $n$ is the length of the major axis of the ellipse $25x^2+16y^2-150x-64y-111=0$,then the ordered pair $(m, n) =$
A
$\left(\frac{16}{5}, 10\right)$
B
$\left(\frac{32}{5}, 10\right)$
C
$\left(\frac{25}{2}, 8\right)$
D
$\left(\frac{25}{4}, 8\right)$

Solution

(B) The given equation of the ellipse is $25x^2+16y^2-150x-64y-111=0$.
Rearranging the terms:
$25(x^2-6x) + 16(y^2-4y) = 111$
$25(x-3)^2 - 225 + 16(y-2)^2 - 64 = 111$
$25(x-3)^2 + 16(y-2)^2 = 400$
Dividing by $400$:
$\frac{(x-3)^2}{16} + \frac{(y-2)^2}{25} = 1$
Here,$a^2 = 16$ and $b^2 = 25$,so $a = 4$ and $b = 5$.
Since $b > a$,the major axis is vertical.
The length of the latus rectum $m = \frac{2a^2}{b} = \frac{2 \times 16}{5} = \frac{32}{5}$.
The length of the major axis $n = 2b = 2 \times 5 = 10$.
Thus,the ordered pair $(m, n) = \left(\frac{32}{5}, 10\right)$.
611
MediumMCQ
$A$ focus of an ellipse having eccentricity $e = \frac{1}{2}$ is at $(0,0)$ and a directrix is the line $x = 4$. Then the equation of one such ellipse is
A
$\frac{9x^2}{64} + \frac{3y^2}{16} = 1$
B
$\frac{(2x+1)^2}{32} + \frac{y^2}{16} = 1$
C
$\frac{(3x+4)^2}{64} + \frac{y^2}{32} = 1$
D
$(3x+4)^2 + 12y^2 = 64$

Solution

(D) By the definition of an ellipse,the distance from any point $P(x, y)$ on the ellipse to the focus $S(0, 0)$ is $e$ times the distance to the directrix $x = 4$.
$SP^2 = e^2 \times (\text{distance to directrix})^2$
$x^2 + y^2 = (\frac{1}{2})^2 (x - 4)^2$
$x^2 + y^2 = \frac{1}{4} (x^2 - 8x + 16)$
$4x^2 + 4y^2 = x^2 - 8x + 16$
$3x^2 + 8x + 4y^2 = 16$
Multiply by $3$ to complete the square for $x$:
$9x^2 + 24x + 12y^2 = 48$
$(3x + 4)^2 - 16 + 12y^2 = 48$
$(3x + 4)^2 + 12y^2 = 64$
612
EasyMCQ
For the ellipse $4(x-2y+1)^2 + 9(2x+y+2)^2 = 25$,which of the following is true?
A
equation of major axis is $x-2y+1=0$
B
eccentricity is $\frac{\sqrt{5}}{3}$
C
length of major axis is $5$
D
centre is $(1,0)$

Solution

(A) The given equation is $4(x-2y+1)^2 + 9(2x+y+2)^2 = 25$.
Divide by $25$: $\frac{(x-2y+1)^2}{25/4} + \frac{(2x+y+2)^2}{25/9} = 1$.
Let $X = \frac{x-2y+1}{\sqrt{1^2+(-2)^2}} = \frac{x-2y+1}{\sqrt{5}}$ and $Y = \frac{2x+y+2}{\sqrt{2^2+1^2}} = \frac{2x+y+2}{\sqrt{5}}$.
The equation becomes $\frac{5X^2}{25/4} + \frac{5Y^2}{25/9} = 1$,which simplifies to $\frac{X^2}{5/4} + \frac{Y^2}{5/9} = 1$.
Here $a^2 = 5/4$ and $b^2 = 5/9$,so $a = \sqrt{5}/2$ and $b = \sqrt{5}/3$.
The major axis corresponds to the term with the larger denominator,which is $X=0$,i.e.,$x-2y+1=0$.
The eccentricity $e = \sqrt{1 - b^2/a^2} = \sqrt{1 - (5/9)/(5/4)} = \sqrt{1 - 4/9} = \sqrt{5}/3$.
The length of the major axis is $2a = 2(\sqrt{5}/2) = \sqrt{5}$.
The centre is the intersection of $x-2y+1=0$ and $2x+y+2=0$,which is $(-4/5, -2/5)$.
613
EasyMCQ
If the length and breadth of a rectangle of maximum area that can be inscribed in an ellipse $\frac{x^2}{a^2}+\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1$ are $8 \sqrt{2}$ and $4 \sqrt{2}$ respectively,then the eccentricity of that ellipse is
A
$\frac{1}{2}$
B
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
C
$\frac{1}{4}$
D
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$

Solution

(B) For an ellipse $\frac{x^2}{a^2}+\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1$,the coordinates of the vertices of an inscribed rectangle are $(\pm a \cos \theta, \pm b \sin \theta)$.
Area of the rectangle $A = (2a \cos \theta)(2b \sin \theta) = 2ab \sin 2\theta$.
For the area to be maximum,$\sin 2\theta = 1$,which implies $\theta = \frac{\pi}{4}$.
Given length $L = 2a \cos \theta = 2a \cos(\frac{\pi}{4}) = 2a(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}) = a\sqrt{2} = 8\sqrt{2}$,so $a = 8$.
Given breadth $B = 2b \sin \theta = 2b \sin(\frac{\pi}{4}) = 2b(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}) = b\sqrt{2} = 4\sqrt{2}$,so $b = 4$.
Thus,$\frac{b}{a} = \frac{4}{8} = \frac{1}{2}$.
The eccentricity $e$ is given by $e = \sqrt{1 - \frac{b^2}{a^2}} = \sqrt{1 - (\frac{1}{2})^2} = \sqrt{1 - \frac{1}{4}} = \sqrt{\frac{3}{4}} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
614
EasyMCQ
An ellipse has its major axis along the $y$-axis and its minor axis along the $x$-axis. If the length of its latus rectum is $\frac{2}{3}$ times the length of its minor axis,then the eccentricity of the ellipse is:
A
$\frac{2}{3}$
B
$\frac{3}{5}$
C
$\frac{\sqrt{5}}{3}$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{2}}{5}$

Solution

(C) Let the equation of the ellipse be $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$,where $b > a$.
The length of the latus rectum is $\frac{2a^2}{b}$ and the length of the minor axis is $2a$.
Given that the length of the latus rectum is $\frac{2}{3}$ times the length of the minor axis:
$\frac{2a^2}{b} = \frac{2}{3}(2a)$
$\frac{a^2}{b} = \frac{2a}{3}$
$\frac{a}{b} = \frac{2}{3}$
$\frac{a^2}{b^2} = \frac{4}{9}$
The eccentricity $e$ is given by $e = \sqrt{1 - \frac{a^2}{b^2}}$.
$e = \sqrt{1 - \frac{4}{9}} = \sqrt{\frac{5}{9}} = \frac{\sqrt{5}}{3}$.
615
EasyMCQ
If $F_1$ and $F_2$ are the foci of the ellipse $16 x^2+25 y^2=400$ and $P$ is any point on it,then the value of the product $P F_1 \cdot P F_2$ lies in the interval
A
$[16, 25]$
B
$[0, 16]$
C
$[25, 400]$
D
$[0, 400]$

Solution

(A) Given,equation of ellipse $16 x^2+25 y^2=400$ $\Rightarrow \frac{x^2}{25}+\frac{y^2}{16}=1$.
Comparing to $\frac{x^2}{a^2}+\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1$,we get $a=5$ and $b=4$.
The eccentricity $e$ is given by $e = \sqrt{1 - \frac{b^2}{a^2}} = \sqrt{1 - \frac{16}{25}} = \sqrt{\frac{9}{25}} = \frac{3}{5}$.
Let $P(5 \cos \theta, 4 \sin \theta)$ be any point on the ellipse.
The focal distances are $P F_1 = a - ex = 5 - (\frac{3}{5})(5 \cos \theta) = 5 - 3 \cos \theta$ and $P F_2 = a + ex = 5 + 3 \cos \theta$.
Now,the product $P F_1 \cdot P F_2 = (5 - 3 \cos \theta)(5 + 3 \cos \theta) = 25 - 9 \cos^2 \theta$.
Since $0 \leq \cos^2 \theta \leq 1$,we have:
$25 - 9(1) \leq 25 - 9 \cos^2 \theta \leq 25 - 9(0)$
$16 \leq P F_1 \cdot P F_2 \leq 25$.
Thus,the value lies in the interval $[16, 25]$.
Solution diagram
616
EasyMCQ
The sum of the focal distances of the point $\left(\frac{4}{\sqrt{5}}, \frac{3}{\sqrt{5}}\right)$ on the ellipse $9x^2+4y^2=36$ is
A
$12$
B
$4$
C
$9$
D
$6$

Solution

(D) The given equation of the ellipse is $9x^2+4y^2=36$.
Dividing both sides by $36$,we get $\frac{x^2}{4} + \frac{y^2}{9} = 1$.
Comparing this with the standard form $\frac{x^2}{b^2} + \frac{y^2}{a^2} = 1$ (since $9 > 4$),we have $a^2 = 9$ and $b^2 = 4$,which gives $a = 3$ and $b = 2$.
For any point $P$ on an ellipse,the sum of its focal distances $PF_1 + PF_2$ is equal to the length of the major axis,which is $2a$.
Here,the major axis is along the $y$-axis because $a > b$.
Thus,the sum of the focal distances is $2a = 2 \times 3 = 6$.
Solution diagram
617
EasyMCQ
The equation of the ellipse in the standard form whose length of the latus rectum is $4$ and whose distance between the foci is $4 \sqrt{2}$,is
A
$\frac{x^2}{2} + \frac{y^2}{3} = 1$
B
$2x^2 + y^2 = 8$
C
$x^2 + 2y^2 = 16$
D
$x^2 + 5y^2 = 25$

Solution

(C) The length of the latus rectum is $\frac{2b^2}{a} = 4$,which implies $b^2 = 2a$.
The distance between the foci is $2ae = 4\sqrt{2}$,so $ae = 2\sqrt{2}$.
Squaring both sides,$a^2e^2 = 8$.
Using the relation $a^2e^2 = a^2 - b^2$,we have $a^2 - b^2 = 8$.
Substituting $b^2 = 2a$,we get $a^2 - 2a - 8 = 0$.
Solving the quadratic equation $(a - 4)(a + 2) = 0$,we get $a = 4$ (since $a > 0$).
Then $b^2 = 2(4) = 8$.
The equation of the ellipse is $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$,which is $\frac{x^2}{16} + \frac{y^2}{8} = 1$.
Multiplying by $16$,we get $x^2 + 2y^2 = 16$.
618
EasyMCQ
The eccentricity of an ellipse passing through $(3 \sqrt{2}, \sqrt{10})$ with foci at $(-4,0)$ and $(4,0)$ is
A
$\frac{1}{2}$
B
$\frac{2}{3}$
C
$\frac{\sqrt{2}}{3}$
D
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$

Solution

(B) Let the equation of the ellipse be $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$.
Since the ellipse passes through $(3 \sqrt{2}, \sqrt{10})$,we have $\frac{(3 \sqrt{2})^2}{a^2} + \frac{(\sqrt{10})^2}{b^2} = 1$,which simplifies to $\frac{18}{a^2} + \frac{10}{b^2} = 1$ $(i)$.
The foci are at $(\pm 4, 0)$,so $ae = 4$,which means $a^2 e^2 = 16$.
Using the relation $b^2 = a^2(1 - e^2) = a^2 - a^2 e^2$,we get $b^2 = a^2 - 16$.
Substituting $b^2$ into equation $(i)$: $\frac{18}{a^2} + \frac{10}{a^2 - 16} = 1$.
Multiplying by $a^2(a^2 - 16)$,we get $18(a^2 - 16) + 10a^2 = a^2(a^2 - 16)$.
$18a^2 - 288 + 10a^2 = a^4 - 16a^2$.
$a^4 - 44a^2 + 288 = 0$.
Factoring the quadratic in $a^2$: $(a^2 - 36)(a^2 - 8) = 0$.
Since $b^2 = a^2 - 16 > 0$,we must have $a^2 > 16$,so $a^2 = 36$.
Finally,$e^2 = \frac{16}{a^2} = \frac{16}{36} = \frac{4}{9}$.
Therefore,$e = \sqrt{\frac{4}{9}} = \frac{2}{3}$.
619
EasyMCQ
The ellipse having its foci $(0, \pm 1)$ and major axis of length $\sqrt{5}$ is
A
$20 x^2+4 y^2=5$
B
$36 x^2+20 y^2=45$
C
$4 x^2+20 y^2=5$
D
$20 x^2+36 y^2=45$

Solution

(A) Since the foci of the given ellipse lie on the $Y$-axis,it is a vertical ellipse.
Let the required equation be $\frac{x^2}{b^2} + \frac{y^2}{a^2} = 1$,where $a^2 > b^2$.
The foci are $(0, \pm c) = (0, \pm 1)$,which implies $c = 1$.
The length of the major axis is $2a = \sqrt{5}$,so $a = \frac{\sqrt{5}}{2}$ and $a^2 = \frac{5}{4}$.
Using the relation $c^2 = a^2 - b^2$,we have $1 = \frac{5}{4} - b^2$.
Thus,$b^2 = \frac{5}{4} - 1 = \frac{1}{4}$.
Substituting $a^2$ and $b^2$ into the equation,we get $\frac{x^2}{1/4} + \frac{y^2}{5/4} = 1$.
This simplifies to $4x^2 + \frac{4y^2}{5} = 1$,or $20x^2 + 4y^2 = 5$.
620
EasyMCQ
The equation of the ellipse with directrix $3x+4y-5=0$,focus $(1,2)$ and eccentricity $e = \frac{1}{2}$,is
A
$x^2+84y^2-24xy-360y+170x+475=0$
B
$91x^2+84y^2-24xy-170x-360y+475=0$
C
$91x^2+84y^2-24xy-170x+360y+475=0$
D
$91x^2+84y^2-24xy-170x-360y-475=0$

Solution

(B) By the definition of an ellipse,the distance from a point $(x, y)$ to the focus is $e$ times the distance from the point to the directrix: $\sqrt{(x-1)^2+(y-2)^2} = \frac{1}{2} \frac{|3x+4y-5|}{\sqrt{3^2+4^2}}$.
Squaring both sides,we get: $(x-1)^2+(y-2)^2 = \frac{1}{4} \frac{(3x+4y-5)^2}{25}$.
$100(x^2-2x+1+y^2-4y+4) = (3x+4y-5)^2$.
$100(x^2+y^2-2x-4y+5) = 9x^2+16y^2+25+24xy-30x-40y$.
$100x^2+100y^2-200x-400y+500 = 9x^2+16y^2+24xy-30x-40y+25$.
Rearranging terms: $91x^2+84y^2-24xy-170x-360y+475=0$.
621
MediumMCQ
If the sum of the distances from the foci to the centre $O(0,0)$ of an ellipse is $8 \sqrt{6}$ units and the area of the smallest rectangle in which that ellipse is inscribed is $80$ sq. units,then the equation of such an ellipse is
A
$\frac{x^2}{100}+\frac{y^2}{64}=1$
B
$\frac{x^2}{100}+\frac{y^2}{16}=1$
C
$\frac{x^2}{10}+\frac{y^2}{4}=1$
D
$\frac{x^2}{100}+\frac{y^2}{4}=1$

Solution

(D) Let the equation of the required ellipse be $\frac{x^2}{a^2}+\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1, \quad (a>b)$.
According to the given information,the distance from each focus to the centre is $ae$,so the sum of distances is $ae + ae = 2ae = 8\sqrt{6} \Rightarrow ae = 4\sqrt{6}$.
Squaring both sides,$a^2e^2 = 16 \times 6 = 96$.
Since $e^2 = 1 - \frac{b^2}{a^2}$,we have $a^2(1 - \frac{b^2}{a^2}) = 96$,which simplifies to $a^2 - b^2 = 96 \quad (i)$.
The smallest rectangle in which the ellipse is inscribed has dimensions $2a \times 2b$. Thus,$4ab = 80$ $\Rightarrow ab = 20$ $\Rightarrow a^2b^2 = 400 \quad (ii)$.
Using the identity $(a^2+b^2)^2 = (a^2-b^2)^2 + 4a^2b^2$,we get $(a^2+b^2)^2 = (96)^2 + 4(400) = 9216 + 1600 = 10816$.
Taking the square root,$a^2+b^2 = \sqrt{10816} = 104 \quad (iii)$.
Adding $(i)$ and $(iii)$,$2a^2 = 200 \Rightarrow a^2 = 100$.
Subtracting $(i)$ from $(iii)$,$2b^2 = 8 \Rightarrow b^2 = 4$.
Therefore,the equation of the ellipse is $\frac{x^2}{100}+\frac{y^2}{4}=1$.
622
MediumMCQ
If $OT$ is the semi-minor axis of an ellipse,$A$ and $B$ are its foci and $\angle ATB$ is a right angle,then the eccentricity of that ellipse is
A
$1$
B
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$
C
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
D
$\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(C) Let the equation of the ellipse be $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$.
The coordinates of the foci are $A(-ae, 0)$ and $B(ae, 0)$,and the endpoint of the semi-minor axis is $T(0, b)$.
The slope of $AT$ is $m_1 = \frac{b - 0}{0 - (-ae)} = \frac{b}{ae}$.
The slope of $BT$ is $m_2 = \frac{b - 0}{0 - ae} = -\frac{b}{ae}$.
Since $\angle ATB = 90^{\circ}$,the product of the slopes is $-1$:
$\left(\frac{b}{ae}\right) \left(-\frac{b}{ae}\right) = -1$.
$\Rightarrow \frac{b^2}{a^2 e^2} = 1$ $\Rightarrow b^2 = a^2 e^2$.
We know that for an ellipse,$b^2 = a^2(1 - e^2)$.
Substituting $b^2 = a^2 e^2$ into the equation:
$a^2 e^2 = a^2(1 - e^2)$.
$e^2 = 1 - e^2
$ $\Rightarrow 2e^2 = 1
$ $\Rightarrow e^2 = \frac{1}{2}
$ $\Rightarrow e = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$.
623
DifficultMCQ
An ellipse $\frac{x^2}{a^2}+\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1$ $(a>b)$ is inscribed in a rectangle of dimensions $2a$ and $2b$ respectively. If the angle between the diagonals of the rectangle is $\tan^{-1}(4\sqrt{3})$,then the eccentricity of that ellipse is
A
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
B
$\frac{1}{2}$
C
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3}}$

Solution

(B) Let the rectangle be $ABCD$ with dimensions $2a$ and $2b$. The center of the ellipse is the origin $O(0,0)$. The vertices of the rectangle are $(a, b), (-a, b), (-a, -b),$ and $(a, -b)$.
Let the angle between the diagonals be $2\theta$. From the geometry of the rectangle,$\tan \theta = \frac{b}{a}$.
The angle between the diagonals is given as $\tan(2\theta) = 4\sqrt{3}$.
Using the formula $\tan(2\theta) = \frac{2\tan \theta}{1-\tan^2 \theta}$,we have:
$4\sqrt{3} = \frac{2(b/a)}{1-(b/a)^2}$
$2\sqrt{3} = \frac{b/a}{1-(b/a)^2}$
Let $k = b/a$. Then $2\sqrt{3}(1-k^2) = k$,which implies $2\sqrt{3}k^2 + k - 2\sqrt{3} = 0$.
Solving the quadratic equation for $k$:
$k = \frac{-1 \pm \sqrt{1 - 4(2\sqrt{3})(-2\sqrt{3})}}{2(2\sqrt{3})} = \frac{-1 \pm \sqrt{1 + 48}}{4\sqrt{3}} = \frac{-1 \pm 7}{4\sqrt{3}}$.
Since $k = b/a > 0$,we take $k = \frac{6}{4\sqrt{3}} = \frac{3}{2\sqrt{3}} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
The eccentricity $e$ of the ellipse is given by $e = \sqrt{1 - \frac{b^2}{a^2}} = \sqrt{1 - k^2}$.
$e = \sqrt{1 - (\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^2} = \sqrt{1 - \frac{3}{4}} = \sqrt{\frac{1}{4}} = \frac{1}{2}$.
Thus,the correct option is $(b)$.
Solution diagram
624
EasyMCQ
For an ellipse with eccentricity $e = \frac{1}{2}$,the centre is at the origin. If one of its directrices is $x = 4$,then the equation of the ellipse is
A
$3 x^2 + 4 y^2 = 12$
B
$3 x^2 + 4 y^2 = 49$
C
$3 x^2 + 4 y^2 = 1$
D
$4 x^2 + 3 y^2 = 12$

Solution

(A) Given,eccentricity $e = \frac{1}{2}$,centre is $(0, 0)$,and the equation of the directrix is $x = \frac{a}{e} = 4$.
Since $e = \frac{1}{2}$,we have $\frac{a}{1/2} = 4$,which implies $a = 2$.
Now,$b^2 = a^2(1 - e^2) = 2^2(1 - (\frac{1}{2})^2) = 4(1 - \frac{1}{4}) = 4(\frac{3}{4}) = 3$.
The equation of the ellipse with centre at the origin and major axis along the $x$-axis is $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$.
Substituting the values,we get $\frac{x^2}{4} + \frac{y^2}{3} = 1$.
Multiplying by $12$,we get $3x^2 + 4y^2 = 12$.
Solution diagram
625
MediumMCQ
Let $A$ be a vertex of the ellipse $S \equiv \frac{x^2}{4}+\frac{y^2}{9}-1=0$ and $F$ be a focus of the ellipse $S^{\prime} \equiv \frac{x^2}{9}+\frac{y^2}{4}-1=0$. Let $P$ be a point on the major axis of the ellipse $S^{\prime}=0$,which divides $\overline{OF}$ in the ratio $2:1$ ($O$ is the origin). If the length of the chord of the ellipse $S=0$ through $A$ and $P$ is $\frac{3\sqrt{101}}{k}$,then $k=$
A
$5$
B
$4$
C
$7$
D
$8$

Solution

(C) The ellipse $S$ is $\frac{x^2}{4}+\frac{y^2}{9}=1$. Its vertices are $(0, \pm 3)$. Let $A = (0, 3)$.
For the ellipse $S^{\prime} \equiv \frac{x^2}{9}+\frac{y^2}{4}=1$,the major axis is along the $x$-axis,$a^2=9, b^2=4$. The eccentricity $e = \sqrt{1-\frac{4}{9}} = \frac{\sqrt{5}}{3}$. The foci are $(\pm ae, 0) = (\pm \sqrt{5}, 0)$.
Let $F = (\sqrt{5}, 0)$. Point $P$ divides $\overline{OF}$ in the ratio $2:1$. Thus,$P = \left(\frac{2(\sqrt{5})+1(0)}{2+1}, 0\right) = \left(\frac{2\sqrt{5}}{3}, 0\right)$.
The line passing through $A(0, 3)$ and $P\left(\frac{2\sqrt{5}}{3}, 0\right)$ has the equation $y - 3 = \frac{0-3}{\frac{2\sqrt{5}}{3}-0}(x-0)$,which simplifies to $y = -\frac{9}{2\sqrt{5}}x + 3$.
Substituting $y = 3 - \frac{9}{2\sqrt{5}}x$ into $\frac{x^2}{4} + \frac{y^2}{9} = 1$,we get $\frac{x^2}{4} + \frac{(3 - \frac{9}{2\sqrt{5}}x)^2}{9} = 1$.
$\frac{x^2}{4} + \frac{9(1 - \frac{3}{2\sqrt{5}}x)^2}{9} = 1$ $\Rightarrow \frac{x^2}{4} + 1 - \frac{3}{\sqrt{5}}x + \frac{9}{20}x^2 = 1$.
$\frac{5x^2 + 9x^2}{20} = \frac{3}{\sqrt{5}}x$ $\Rightarrow \frac{14x^2}{20} = \frac{3}{\sqrt{5}}x$ $\Rightarrow x = 0$ or $x = \frac{3}{\sqrt{5}} \times \frac{20}{14} = \frac{30}{7\sqrt{5}}$.
For $x = \frac{30}{7\sqrt{5}}$,$y = 3 - \frac{9}{2\sqrt{5}}(\frac{30}{7\sqrt{5}}) = 3 - \frac{270}{70} = 3 - \frac{27}{7} = -\frac{6}{7}$.
The chord length is $\sqrt{(\frac{30}{7\sqrt{5}} - 0)^2 + (-\frac{6}{7} - 3)^2} = \sqrt{\frac{900}{49 \times 5} + (-\frac{27}{7})^2} = \sqrt{\frac{180}{49} + \frac{729}{49}} = \sqrt{\frac{909}{49}} = \frac{3\sqrt{101}}{7}$.
Thus,$k=7$.
626
EasyMCQ
If the origin is the centre,the $X$-axis is the major axis,and $\sqrt{\frac{2}{5}}$ is the eccentricity of an ellipse which passes through $(-3, 1)$,then the equation of that ellipse is:
A
$3x^2 + 5y^2 = 32$
B
$2x^2 + y^2 = 19$
C
$x^2 + 23y^2 = 32$
D
$x^2 + 2y^2 = 11$

Solution

(A) Given,the major axis of the ellipse lies on the $X$-axis,so its equation is $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$ where $a^2 > b^2$.
Since it passes through $(-3, 1)$,we have $\frac{9}{a^2} + \frac{1}{b^2} = 1$ $(i)$.
The eccentricity is $e = \sqrt{\frac{2}{5}}$,so $e^2 = \frac{2}{5}$.
Using the relation $b^2 = a^2(1 - e^2)$,we get $b^2 = a^2(1 - \frac{2}{5}) = a^2(\frac{3}{5})$,which implies $b^2 = \frac{3a^2}{5}$ (ii).
Substituting (ii) into $(i)$: $\frac{9}{a^2} + \frac{5}{3a^2} = 1$.
Multiplying by $3a^2$: $27 + 5 = 3a^2$,so $3a^2 = 32$,which gives $a^2 = \frac{32}{3}$.
Then $b^2 = \frac{3}{5} \times \frac{32}{3} = \frac{32}{5}$.
The equation of the ellipse is $\frac{x^2}{32/3} + \frac{y^2}{32/5} = 1$,which simplifies to $3x^2 + 5y^2 = 32$.
627
MediumMCQ
For the ellipse $4x^2 + y^2 - 8x + 2y + 1 = 0$,the focus and the equation of the directrix are respectively
A
$\left(-1-\frac{4}{\sqrt{3}}, 1\right), y+\sqrt{3}+1=0$
B
$(-1-\sqrt{3}, 1), \sqrt{3}y+\sqrt{3}+4=0$
C
$\left(1, -1-\frac{4}{\sqrt{3}}\right), y+\sqrt{3}+1=0$
D
$(1, -1-\sqrt{3}), \sqrt{3}y+\sqrt{3}+4=0$

Solution

(D) Given equation: $4x^2 + y^2 - 8x + 2y + 1 = 0$
Completing the square: $4(x^2 - 2x) + (y^2 + 2y) + 1 = 0$
$4(x-1)^2 - 4 + (y+1)^2 - 1 + 1 = 0$
$4(x-1)^2 + (y+1)^2 = 4$
Dividing by $4$: $\frac{(x-1)^2}{1} + \frac{(y+1)^2}{4} = 1$
Here,$a^2 = 1$ and $b^2 = 4$. Since $b^2 > a^2$,the major axis is vertical.
Eccentricity $e = \sqrt{1 - \frac{a^2}{b^2}} = \sqrt{1 - \frac{1}{4}} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
Center $(h, k) = (1, -1)$.
Foci are given by $(h, k \pm be) = (1, -1 \pm 2 \cdot \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}) = (1, -1 \pm \sqrt{3})$.
Directrices are given by $y = k \pm \frac{b}{e} = -1 \pm \frac{2}{\sqrt{3}/2} = -1 \pm \frac{4}{\sqrt{3}}$.
For the focus $(1, -1-\sqrt{3})$,the corresponding directrix is $y = -1 - \frac{4}{\sqrt{3}}$ $\Rightarrow \sqrt{3}y = -\sqrt{3} - 4$ $\Rightarrow \sqrt{3}y + \sqrt{3} + 4 = 0$.
628
MediumMCQ
The foci of the ellipse $25x^2 + 4y^2 + 100x - 4y + 100 = 0$ are
A
$\left(\frac{5 \pm \sqrt{21}}{10}, -2\right)$
B
$\left(-2, \frac{1 \pm \sqrt{21}}{2}\right)$
C
$\left(\frac{2 \pm \sqrt{21}}{10}, -2\right)$
D
$\left(-2, \frac{5 \pm \sqrt{21}}{10}\right)$

Solution

(D) Given equation: $25x^2 + 100x + 4y^2 - 4y + 100 = 0$
Complete the squares: $25(x^2 + 4x + 4) + 4(y^2 - y + 1/4) = -100 + 100 + 1$
$25(x + 2)^2 + 4(y - 1/2)^2 = 1$
Divide by $1$: $\frac{(x + 2)^2}{(1/5)^2} + \frac{(y - 1/2)^2}{(1/2)^2} = 1$
Here $a^2 = 1/25$ and $b^2 = 1/4$. Since $b > a$,the major axis is vertical $(x = -2)$.
Eccentricity $e = \sqrt{1 - \frac{a^2}{b^2}} = \sqrt{1 - \frac{1/25}{1/4}} = \sqrt{1 - \frac{4}{25}} = \sqrt{\frac{21}{25}} = \frac{\sqrt{21}}{5}$.
The foci are $(h, k \pm be)$,where $(h, k) = (-2, 1/2)$.
Foci $= (-2, 1/2 \pm (1/2)(\sqrt{21}/5)) = (-2, 1/2 \pm \sqrt{21}/10) = (-2, \frac{5 \pm \sqrt{21}}{10})$.
629
MediumMCQ
Let $S$ and $S^{\prime}$ be the foci of an ellipse and $B$ be one end of its minor axis. If $\triangle SBS^{\prime}$ is an isosceles right-angled triangle,then the eccentricity of the ellipse is
A
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
B
$\frac{1}{2}$
C
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
D
$\frac{1}{3}$

Solution

(A) The coordinates of the foci are $S(ae, 0)$ and $S^{\prime}(-ae, 0)$,and the end of the minor axis is $B(0, b)$.
Since $\triangle SBS^{\prime}$ is an isosceles right-angled triangle with the right angle at $B$,we have $SB = S^{\prime}B$ and $SB^2 + S^{\prime}B^2 = SS^{\prime 2}$.
Given $S(ae, 0)$,$S^{\prime}(-ae, 0)$,and $B(0, b)$,the distance $SB = \sqrt{(ae-0)^2 + (0-b)^2} = \sqrt{a^2e^2 + b^2}$.
Similarly,$S^{\prime}B = \sqrt{(-ae-0)^2 + (0-b)^2} = \sqrt{a^2e^2 + b^2}$.
The distance $SS^{\prime} = 2ae$.
Applying the Pythagorean theorem: $SB^2 + S^{\prime}B^2 = SS^{\prime 2}$.
$(a^2e^2 + b^2) + (a^2e^2 + b^2) = (2ae)^2$.
$2(a^2e^2 + b^2) = 4a^2e^2$.
$a^2e^2 + b^2 = 2a^2e^2$.
$b^2 = a^2e^2$.
Since $b^2 = a^2(1-e^2)$,we have $a^2(1-e^2) = a^2e^2$.
$1-e^2 = e^2$.
$2e^2 = 1$.
$e^2 = \frac{1}{2}$.
$e = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$.
Solution diagram
630
MediumMCQ
If $S$ and $S^{\prime}$ are the foci of the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{25}+\frac{y^2}{16}=1$ and if $PSP^{\prime}$ is a focal chord with $SP=8$,then $SS^{\prime}$ is equal to
A
$4+S^{\prime}P$
B
$S^{\prime}P-1$
C
$4+SP$
D
$SP-1$

Solution

(A) Given the equation of the ellipse: $\frac{x^2}{25}+\frac{y^2}{16}=1$.
Here,$a^2=25 \implies a=5$ and $b^2=16 \implies b=4$.
The eccentricity $e$ is given by $e = \sqrt{1-\frac{b^2}{a^2}} = \sqrt{1-\frac{16}{25}} = \sqrt{\frac{9}{25}} = \frac{3}{5}$.
By the definition of an ellipse,the sum of focal distances of any point $P$ on the ellipse is $PS+PS^{\prime} = 2a$.
Thus,$PS+PS^{\prime} = 2 \times 5 = 10$.
Given $SP=8$,we have $8+PS^{\prime} = 10 \implies PS^{\prime} = 2$.
The distance between the foci $SS^{\prime}$ is $2ae = 2 \times 5 \times \frac{3}{5} = 6$.
Checking the options:
$4+S^{\prime}P = 4+2 = 6$.
Therefore,$SS^{\prime} = 4+S^{\prime}P$.
Solution diagram
631
Easy
For the ellipse given by $\frac{(x-3)^2}{25}+\frac{(y-2)^2}{16}=1$,match the equations of the lines given in List-$I$ with those on the List-$II$.
List-$I$ List-$II$
$(i)$ The equation of the major axis $(p)$ $3x = 34$
$(ii)$ The equation of a directrix $(q)$ $y = 2$
$(iii)$ The equation of a latus rectum $(r)$ $x + y = 9$
$(s)$ $x = 6$
$(t)$ $x = 3$
$(u)$ $3y = 34$

Solution

(A) The given equation of the ellipse is $\frac{(x-3)^2}{25}+\frac{(y-2)^2}{16}=1$.
Comparing this with the standard form $\frac{(x-h)^2}{a^2}+\frac{(y-k)^2}{b^2}=1$,we have $h=3, k=2, a^2=25, b^2=16$.
Thus,$a=5$ and $b=4$.
The eccentricity $e$ is given by $e = \sqrt{1 - \frac{b^2}{a^2}} = \sqrt{1 - \frac{16}{25}} = \sqrt{\frac{9}{25}} = \frac{3}{5}$.
$(i)$ The equation of the major axis is $y = k$,so $y = 2$. This matches $(q)$.
$(ii)$ The equations of the directrices are $x = h \pm \frac{a}{e}$.
$x = 3 \pm \frac{5}{3/5} = 3 \pm \frac{25}{3}$.
$x = 3 + \frac{25}{3} = \frac{34}{3} \Rightarrow 3x = 34$.
$x = 3 - \frac{25}{3} = -\frac{16}{3} \Rightarrow 3x = -16$.
Thus,$3x = 34$ matches $(p)$.
$(iii)$ The equations of the latera recta are $x = h \pm ae$.
$x = 3 \pm (5 \times \frac{3}{5}) = 3 \pm 3$.
$x = 3 + 3 = 6$ or $x = 3 - 3 = 0$.
Thus,$x = 6$ matches $(s)$.
Therefore,the correct matches are $(i) \rightarrow (q)$,$(ii) \rightarrow (p)$,$(iii) \rightarrow (s)$.
632
Medium
For the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{25}+\frac{y^2}{16}=1$,match the lines given in List-$I$ with their equations given in List-$II$.
List-$I$List-$II$
$(P)$ Directrix corresponding to the focus $(-3, 0)$$(1)$ $y = 4$
$(Q)$ Tangent at the vertex $(0, 4)$$(2)$ $3x = 25$
$(R)$ Latus rectum through $(3, 0)$$(3)$ $x = 3$
$(4)$ $y + 4 = 0$
$(5)$ $x + 3 = 0$
$(6)$ $3x + 25 = 0$

Solution

(P-6, Q-1, R-3) The given equation of the ellipse is $\frac{x^2}{25}+\frac{y^2}{16}=1$. Here,$a^2=25 \Rightarrow a=5$ and $b^2=16 \Rightarrow b=4$. The eccentricity $e = \sqrt{1 - \frac{b^2}{a^2}} = \sqrt{1 - \frac{16}{25}} = \sqrt{\frac{9}{25}} = \frac{3}{5}$.
$(P)$ The directrix corresponding to the focus $(-ae, 0) = (-3, 0)$ is $x = -\frac{a}{e} = -\frac{5}{3/5} = -\frac{25}{3}$,which gives $3x + 25 = 0$. This matches $(6)$.
$(Q)$ The tangent at the vertex $(0, 4)$ is $y = 4$. This matches $(1)$.
$(R)$ The latus rectum through the focus $(ae, 0) = (3, 0)$ is $x = ae = 5 \times \frac{3}{5} = 3$. This matches $(3)$.
633
EasyMCQ
The centre of the ellipse $\frac{(x+y-3)^2}{9}+\frac{(x-y+1)^2}{16}=1$ is
A
$(-1,2)$
B
$(1,-2)$
C
$(-1,-2)$
D
$(1,2)$

Solution

(D) The given equation of the ellipse is $\frac{(x+y-3)^2}{9}+\frac{(x-y+1)^2}{16}=1$.
To find the centre of the ellipse,we set the linear expressions inside the squares to zero:
$x+y-3=0 \quad (i)$
$x-y+1=0 \quad (ii)$
Adding equations $(i)$ and $(ii)$:
$(x+y-3) + (x-y+1) = 0 + 0$
$2x - 2 = 0 \Rightarrow x = 1$
Substituting $x=1$ into equation $(i)$:
$1+y-3=0 \Rightarrow y=2$
Thus,the centre of the ellipse is $(1,2)$.
634
DifficultMCQ
An ellipse passing through $(4 \sqrt{2}, 2 \sqrt{6})$ has foci at $(-4, 0)$ and $(4, 0)$. Then,its eccentricity is
A
$\sqrt{2}$
B
$\frac{1}{2}$
C
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
D
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$

Solution

(B) The $y$-coordinate of the foci is $0$,so the major axis is on the $X$-axis. \\
Given $ae = 4$. \\
Let the equation of the ellipse be $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$. \\
Since $b^2 = a^2(1 - e^2) = a^2 - (ae)^2 = a^2 - 16$,we substitute the point $(4\sqrt{2}, 2\sqrt{6})$: \\
$\frac{(4\sqrt{2})^2}{a^2} + \frac{(2\sqrt{6})^2}{a^2 - 16} = 1$ \\
$\frac{32}{a^2} + \frac{24}{a^2 - 16} = 1$ \\
$32(a^2 - 16) + 24a^2 = a^2(a^2 - 16)$ \\
$32a^2 - 512 + 24a^2 = a^4 - 16a^2$ \\
$a^4 - 72a^2 + 512 = 0$ \\
$(a^2 - 64)(a^2 - 8) = 0$ \\
Since $a > ae$,$a^2$ must be greater than $16$,so $a^2 = 64$ and $a = 8$. \\
Using $ae = 4$,we get $8e = 4$,which implies $e = \frac{1}{2}$.
635
DifficultMCQ
If the line $2x + 5y = 12$ intersects the ellipse $4x^2 + 5y^2 = 20$ in two distinct points $A$ and $B$,then the mid-point of $AB$ is
A
$(0, 1)$
B
$(1, 2)$
C
$(1, 0)$
D
None of these

Solution

(D) The given line is $2x + 5y = 12$ and the ellipse is $4x^2 + 5y^2 = 20$.
Substituting $x = \frac{12 - 5y}{2}$ into the ellipse equation:
$4\left(\frac{12 - 5y}{2}\right)^2 + 5y^2 = 20$
$(12 - 5y)^2 + 5y^2 = 20$
$144 - 120y + 25y^2 + 5y^2 = 20$
$30y^2 - 120y + 124 = 0$
$15y^2 - 60y + 62 = 0$
The discriminant $D = (-60)^2 - 4(15)(62) = 3600 - 3720 = -120$.
Since $D < 0$,the line does not intersect the ellipse at any real points.
Therefore,the condition of intersecting in two distinct points is not satisfied,and the answer is None of these.
636
MediumMCQ
The eccentricity of the ellipse $x^2+4 y^2+2 x+16 y+13=0$ is
A
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
B
$\frac{1}{2}$
C
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$
D
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$

Solution

(A) Given equation of the ellipse: $x^2+4 y^2+2 x+16 y+13=0$
Completing the square for $x$ and $y$ terms:
$(x^2+2x+1) + 4(y^2+4y+4) + 13 - 1 - 16 = 0$
$(x+1)^2 + 4(y+2)^2 = 4$
Dividing by $4$:
$\frac{(x+1)^2}{4} + \frac{(y+2)^2}{1} = 1$
Comparing with the standard form $\frac{X^2}{a^2} + \frac{Y^2}{b^2} = 1$,we get $a^2 = 4$ and $b^2 = 1$.
Since $a^2 > b^2$,the eccentricity $e$ is given by $b^2 = a^2(1 - e^2)$.
$1 = 4(1 - e^2)$
$1 - e^2 = \frac{1}{4}$
$e^2 = 1 - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{4}$
$e = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
637
EasyMCQ
If the distance between the foci of an ellipse is $6$ and the length of the minor axis is $8$,then the eccentricity is
A
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}$
B
$\frac{1}{2}$
C
$\frac{3}{5}$
D
$\frac{4}{5}$

Solution

(C) Given that the distance between the foci is $2ae = 6$,so $ae = 3$.
Given that the length of the minor axis is $2b = 8$,so $b = 4$.
We know the relation $b^2 = a^2(1 - e^2) = a^2 - a^2e^2$.
Substituting $b = 4$ and $ae = 3$,we get $16 = a^2 - (3)^2$.
$16 = a^2 - 9$ $\Rightarrow a^2 = 25$ $\Rightarrow a = 5$.
Now,the eccentricity $e = \frac{ae}{a} = \frac{3}{5}$.
638
DifficultMCQ
The value of $k$,if $(1, 2)$ and $(k, -1)$ are conjugate points with respect to the ellipse $2x^2 + 3y^2 = 6$,is
A
$2$
B
$4$
C
$6$
D
$8$

Solution

(C) The given equation of the ellipse is $2x^2 + 3y^2 = 6$,which can be written as $\frac{x^2}{3} + \frac{y^2}{2} = 1$.
Two points $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$ are conjugate with respect to the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$ if $\frac{x_1 x_2}{a^2} + \frac{y_1 y_2}{b^2} = 1$.
Here,$(x_1, y_1) = (1, 2)$,$(x_2, y_2) = (k, -1)$,$a^2 = 3$,and $b^2 = 2$.
Substituting these values into the condition:
$\frac{(1)(k)}{3} + \frac{(2)(-1)}{2} = 1$
$\frac{k}{3} - 1 = 1$
$\frac{k}{3} = 2$
$k = 6$.
639
DifficultMCQ
The eccentricity of the conic $36x^2 + 144y^2 - 36x - 96y - 119 = 0$ is
A
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
B
$\frac{1}{2}$
C
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}$
D
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$

Solution

(A) The given equation is $36x^2 + 144y^2 - 36x - 96y - 119 = 0$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $36(x^2 - x) + 144(y^2 - \frac{2}{3}y) = 119$.
Completing the square,we have $36(x^2 - x + \frac{1}{4}) + 144(y^2 - \frac{2}{3}y + \frac{1}{9}) = 119 + 9 + 16$.
This simplifies to $36(x - \frac{1}{2})^2 + 144(y - \frac{1}{3})^2 = 144$.
Dividing by $144$,we get $\frac{(x - 1/2)^2}{4} + \frac{(y - 1/3)^2}{1} = 1$.
This is an ellipse with $a^2 = 4$ and $b^2 = 1$.
The eccentricity $e$ is given by $e = \sqrt{1 - \frac{b^2}{a^2}} = \sqrt{1 - \frac{1}{4}} = \sqrt{\frac{3}{4}} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
640
EasyMCQ
The eccentricity of the ellipse $9x^2 + 5y^2 - 18x - 20y - 16 = 0$ is:
A
$\frac{1}{2}$
B
$\frac{2}{3}$
C
$\frac{3}{2}$
D
$2$

Solution

(B) The given equation of the ellipse is $9x^2 + 5y^2 - 18x - 20y - 16 = 0$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $9(x^2 - 2x) + 5(y^2 - 4y) = 16$.
Completing the square,we have $9(x^2 - 2x + 1) + 5(y^2 - 4y + 4) = 16 + 9 + 20$.
This simplifies to $9(x - 1)^2 + 5(y - 2)^2 = 45$.
Dividing by $45$,we obtain the standard form $\frac{(x - 1)^2}{5} + \frac{(y - 2)^2}{9} = 1$.
Here,$a^2 = 5$ and $b^2 = 9$. Since $b^2 > a^2$,the ellipse is vertical.
The eccentricity $e$ is given by $e = \sqrt{1 - \frac{a^2}{b^2}} = \sqrt{1 - \frac{5}{9}} = \sqrt{\frac{4}{9}} = \frac{2}{3}$.
641
EasyMCQ
The eccentricity of the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{16} + \frac{y^2}{9} = 1$ is:
A
$\frac{7}{16}$
B
$\frac{5}{4}$
C
$\frac{\sqrt{7}}{4}$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{7}}{2}$

Solution

(C) The given equation of the ellipse is $\frac{x^2}{16} + \frac{y^2}{9} = 1$.
Comparing this with the standard form $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$,we get $a^2 = 16$ and $b^2 = 9$.
The formula for eccentricity $e$ is $e = \sqrt{1 - \frac{b^2}{a^2}}$.
Substituting the values,we get $e = \sqrt{1 - \frac{9}{16}}$.
$e = \sqrt{\frac{16 - 9}{16}} = \sqrt{\frac{7}{16}}$.
Therefore,$e = \frac{\sqrt{7}}{4}$.

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