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Class 11 Mathematics · Rectangular Cartesian Co-ordinates · Transformation of axes

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EasyMCQ
The new coordinates of a point $(4, 5)$,when the origin is shifted to the point $(1, -2)$ are
A
$(5, 3)$
B
$(3, 5)$
C
$(3, 7)$
D
None of these

Solution

(C) We know that if the origin is shifted to $(h, k)$,then the new coordinates $(x', y')$ are given by $(x - h, y - k)$.
Given the original point $(x, y) = (4, 5)$ and the new origin $(h, k) = (1, -2)$.
Substituting these values,we get:
$x' = 4 - 1 = 3$
$y' = 5 - (-2) = 5 + 2 = 7$
Therefore,the new coordinates are $(3, 7)$.
2
DifficultMCQ
Line $L$ has intercepts $a$ and $b$ on the coordinate axes. When the axes are rotated through a given angle keeping the origin fixed,the same line $L$ has intercepts $p$ and $q$. Then:
A
$a^2 + b^2 = p^2 + q^2$
B
$\frac{1}{a^2} + \frac{1}{b^2} = \frac{1}{p^2} + \frac{1}{q^2}$
C
$a^2 + p^2 = b^2 + q^2$
D
$\frac{1}{a^2} + \frac{1}{p^2} = \frac{1}{b^2} + \frac{1}{q^2}$

Solution

(B) The equation of the line $L$ with respect to the original axes is $\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} = 1$.
When the axes are rotated by an angle $\alpha$,the coordinates $(x, y)$ transform to $(x', y')$ where $x = x'\cos \alpha - y'\sin \alpha$ and $y = x'\sin \alpha + y'\cos \alpha$.
Substituting these into the line equation:
$\frac{x'\cos \alpha - y'\sin \alpha}{a} + \frac{x'\sin \alpha + y'\cos \alpha}{b} = 1$
Rearranging terms:
$x'\left(\frac{\cos \alpha}{a} + \frac{\sin \alpha}{b}\right) + y'\left(\frac{\cos \alpha}{b} - \frac{\sin \alpha}{a}\right) = 1$
Comparing this to the intercept form $\frac{x'}{p} + \frac{y'}{q} = 1$,we get:
$\frac{1}{p} = \frac{\cos \alpha}{a} + \frac{\sin \alpha}{b}$ and $\frac{1}{q} = \frac{\cos \alpha}{b} - \frac{\sin \alpha}{a}$.
Squaring and adding these equations:
$\frac{1}{p^2} + \frac{1}{q^2} = \left(\frac{\cos \alpha}{a} + \frac{\sin \alpha}{b}\right)^2 + \left(\frac{\cos \alpha}{b} - \frac{\sin \alpha}{a}\right)^2$
$= \frac{\cos^2 \alpha}{a^2} + \frac{\sin^2 \alpha}{b^2} + \frac{2\sin \alpha \cos \alpha}{ab} + \frac{\cos^2 \alpha}{b^2} + \frac{\sin^2 \alpha}{a^2} - \frac{2\sin \alpha \cos \alpha}{ab}$
$= \frac{\cos^2 \alpha + \sin^2 \alpha}{a^2} + \frac{\sin^2 \alpha + \cos^2 \alpha}{b^2} = \frac{1}{a^2} + \frac{1}{b^2}$.
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DifficultMCQ
Let $L$ be the line $2x + y = 2$. If the axes are rotated by $45^\circ$,then the intercepts made by the line $L$ on the new axes are respectively
A
$2\sqrt{2}/3$ and $2\sqrt{2}$
B
$2\sqrt{2}$ and $2\sqrt{2}/3$
C
$2\sqrt{2}/3$ and $-2\sqrt{2}$
D
None of these

Solution

(C) The equation of the line is $2x + y = 2$,which can be written in intercept form as $\frac{x}{1} + \frac{y}{2} = 1$. Here,the intercepts on the original axes are $a = 1$ and $b = 2$.
When the axes are rotated by an angle $\alpha = 45^\circ$ in the anticlockwise direction,the new intercepts $p$ and $q$ are given by the formulas:
$\frac{1}{p} = \frac{1}{a} \cos \alpha + \frac{1}{b} \sin \alpha$
$\frac{1}{q} = -\frac{1}{a} \sin \alpha + \frac{1}{b} \cos \alpha$
Substituting $a = 1$,$b = 2$,and $\alpha = 45^\circ$:
$\frac{1}{p} = \frac{1}{1} \cdot \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} + \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} + \frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}} = \frac{3}{2\sqrt{2}}$ $\Rightarrow p = \frac{2\sqrt{2}}{3}$
$\frac{1}{q} = -\frac{1}{1} \cdot \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} + \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} + \frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}} = -\frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}}$ $\Rightarrow q = -2\sqrt{2}$
Thus,the intercepts are $\frac{2\sqrt{2}}{3}$ and $-2\sqrt{2}$.
4
EasyMCQ
If the origin is shifted to the point $(-2, 1)$,what are the new coordinates of the point $(4, -5)$?
A
$(6, -4)$
B
$(2, -6)$
C
$(6, -6)$
D
$(2, -4)$

Solution

(C) Let the original coordinates be $(x, y) = (4, -5)$ and the origin be shifted to $(h, k) = (-2, 1)$.
The new coordinates $(x', y')$ are given by the transformation formulas:
$x' = x - h = 4 - (-2) = 4 + 2 = 6$
$y' = y - k = -5 - 1 = -6$
Therefore,the new coordinates are $(6, -6)$.
5
MediumMCQ
If the axes are rotated by an angle of $30^{\circ}$ in the counter-clockwise direction,find the coordinates of the point $(4, -2\sqrt{3})$ with respect to the new axes.
A
$(2, \sqrt{3})$
B
$(\sqrt{3}, -5)$
C
$(2, 3)$
D
$(\sqrt{3}, 2)$

Solution

(B) Let the original coordinates be $(x, y) = (4, -2\sqrt{3})$ and the angle of rotation be $\theta = 30^{\circ}$.
The transformation formulas for the new coordinates $(X, Y)$ are given by:
$X = x \cos\theta + y \sin\theta$
$Y = -x \sin\theta + y \cos\theta$
Substituting the values:
$X = 4 \cos(30^{\circ}) + (-2\sqrt{3}) \sin(30^{\circ}) = 4(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}) - 2\sqrt{3}(\frac{1}{2}) = 2\sqrt{3} - \sqrt{3} = \sqrt{3}$
$Y = -4 \sin(30^{\circ}) + (-2\sqrt{3}) \cos(30^{\circ}) = -4(\frac{1}{2}) - 2\sqrt{3}(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}) = -2 - 3 = -5$
Thus,the new coordinates are $(\sqrt{3}, -5)$.
6
DifficultMCQ
Statement $(A) :$ The area of the triangle formed by the points $A (20, 22), B (21, 24),$ and $C (22, 23)$ is equal to the area of the triangle formed by the points $P (0, 0), Q (1, 2),$ and $R (2, 1).$
Reason $(R) :$ The area of a triangle remains invariant under the translation of axes.
A
$A$ and $R$ are both independently true and $R$ is the correct explanation for $A$.
B
$A$ and $R$ are both independently true and $R$ is not the correct explanation for $A$.
C
$A$ is true but $R$ is false.
D
$A$ is false but $R$ is true.

Solution

(A) The area of a triangle is invariant under the translation of axes.
Let the vertices of the first triangle be $A(20, 22), B(21, 24), C(22, 23)$.
By translating the origin to $(20, 22)$,the new coordinates become:
$A' = (20-20, 22-22) = (0, 0)$
$B' = (21-20, 24-22) = (1, 2)$
$C' = (22-20, 23-22) = (2, 1)$
Since the area remains invariant under translation,the area of $\triangle ABC$ is equal to the area of $\triangle A'B'C'$,which is the same as the triangle formed by points $P(0, 0), Q(1, 2),$ and $R(2, 1)$.
Thus,both Statement $(A)$ and Reason $(R)$ are true,and $(R)$ is the correct explanation for $(A)$.
7
MediumMCQ
If the axes are rotated by an angle of $30^{\circ}$ in the negative direction (clockwise) while keeping the origin fixed,what are the new coordinates of the point $(2, 1)$?
A
$\left( \frac{2\sqrt{3} + 1}{2}, \frac{\sqrt{3} - 2}{2} \right)$
B
$\left( \frac{2\sqrt{3} - 1}{2}, \frac{2 + \sqrt{3}}{2} \right)$
C
$\left( \frac{2 + \sqrt{3}}{2}, \frac{2\sqrt{3} - 1}{2} \right)$
D
$\left( \frac{\sqrt{3} - 2}{2}, \frac{2\sqrt{3} + 1}{2} \right)$

Solution

(B) The transformation equations for rotating the axes by an angle $\theta$ are given by:
$x = x' \cos \theta - y' \sin \theta$
$y = x' \sin \theta + y' \cos \theta$
Given $\theta = -30^{\circ}$ (negative direction),we have:
$x = x' \cos(-30^{\circ}) - y' \sin(-30^{\circ}) = x' \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} + y' \frac{1}{2}$
$y = x' \sin(-30^{\circ}) + y' \cos(-30^{\circ}) = -x' \frac{1}{2} + y' \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
Given the original point $(x, y) = (2, 1)$,we solve for $(x', y')$:
$2 = x' \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} + y' \frac{1}{2} \implies 4 = x'\sqrt{3} + y' \quad (1)$
$1 = -x' \frac{1}{2} + y' \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \implies 2 = -x' + y'\sqrt{3} \quad (2)$
From $(2)$,$y'\sqrt{3} = 2 + x' \implies y' = \frac{2 + x'}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Substituting into $(1)$:
$4 = x'\sqrt{3} + \frac{2 + x'}{\sqrt{3}} \implies 4\sqrt{3} = 3x' + 2 + x' \implies 4x' = 4\sqrt{3} - 2 \implies x' = \frac{2\sqrt{3} - 1}{2}$.
Substituting $x'$ into $(2)$:
$y'\sqrt{3} = 2 + \frac{2\sqrt{3} - 1}{2} = \frac{4 + 2\sqrt{3} - 1}{2} = \frac{3 + 2\sqrt{3}}{2} \implies y' = \frac{\sqrt{3} + 2}{2}$.
Thus,the new coordinates are $\left( \frac{2\sqrt{3} - 1}{2}, \frac{2 + \sqrt{3}}{2} \right)$.
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DifficultMCQ
If the origin is shifted to $(1, -2)$ and the axes are rotated by an angle of $30^{\circ}$,what will be the new coordinates of $(1, 1)$?
A
$\left( \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2}, \frac{3}{2} \right)$
B
$\left( \frac{3}{2}, \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2} \right)$
C
$\left( \frac{3}{2}, \frac{3\sqrt{2}}{2} \right)$
D
None of these

Solution

(B) Let the new coordinates be $(x', y')$. The transformation equations are given by:
$x = h + x' \cos \alpha - y' \sin \alpha$
$y = k + x' \sin \alpha + y' \cos \alpha$
Given $(x, y) = (1, 1)$,$(h, k) = (1, -2)$,and $\alpha = 30^{\circ}$.
Substituting the values:
$1 = 1 + x' \cos 30^{\circ} - y' \sin 30^{\circ} \implies x' \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} - y' \frac{1}{2} = 0 \implies x' \sqrt{3} - y' = 0$ (Equation $1$)
$1 = -2 + x' \sin 30^{\circ} + y' \cos 30^{\circ} \implies 3 = x' \frac{1}{2} + y' \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \implies x' + y' \sqrt{3} = 6$ (Equation $2$)
From Equation $1$,$y' = x' \sqrt{3}$.
Substituting into Equation $2$:
$x' + (x' \sqrt{3}) \sqrt{3} = 6$
$x' + 3x' = 6 \implies 4x' = 6 \implies x' = \frac{3}{2}$.
Then $y' = \frac{3}{2} \sqrt{3} = \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
Thus,the new coordinates are $\left( \frac{3}{2}, \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2} \right)$.
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MediumMCQ
If the axes are rotated by an angle of $-\pi /3$ in the negative direction and the coordinates of a point in the new system are $(4, 2)$,find the coordinates of the point in the original system.
A
$(-2\sqrt{3} + 1, 2 + \sqrt{3})$
B
$(2 + \sqrt{3}, -2\sqrt{3} - 1)$
C
$(2 + \sqrt{3}, -2\sqrt{3} + 1)$
D
$(2 - \sqrt{3}, -2\sqrt{3} - 1)$

Solution

(C) Let the original coordinates be $(x, y)$ and the new coordinates be $(x', y') = (4, 2)$. The angle of rotation is $\theta = -\pi / 3 = -60^{\circ}$.
The transformation equations for rotation of axes are:
$x = x' \cos \theta - y' \sin \theta$
$y = x' \sin \theta + y' \cos \theta$
Substituting the values:
$x = 4 \cos(-60^{\circ}) - 2 \sin(-60^{\circ})$
$x = 4(1/2) - 2(-\sqrt{3}/2) = 2 + \sqrt{3}$
$y = 4 \sin(-60^{\circ}) + 2 \cos(-60^{\circ})$
$y = 4(-\sqrt{3}/2) + 2(1/2) = -2\sqrt{3} + 1$
Thus,the original coordinates are $(2 + \sqrt{3}, -2\sqrt{3} + 1)$.
10
EasyMCQ
To which point should the origin be shifted,without changing the direction of the axes,so that the equation $x^2 + y^2 - 4x + 6y - 7 = 0$ transforms into an equation that contains no first-degree terms?
A
$(2, -3)$
B
$(3, 2)$
C
$(-2, 3)$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) Let the new origin be $(h, k)$. The transformation equations are $x = X + h$ and $y = Y + k$.
Substituting these into the given equation: $(X + h)^2 + (Y + k)^2 - 4(X + h) + 6(Y + k) - 7 = 0$.
Expanding this: $X^2 + 2hX + h^2 + Y^2 + 2kY + k^2 - 4X - 4h + 6Y + 6k - 7 = 0$.
Grouping the terms: $X^2 + Y^2 + X(2h - 4) + Y(2k + 6) + (h^2 + k^2 - 4h + 6k - 7) = 0$.
For the first-degree terms to vanish,the coefficients of $X$ and $Y$ must be zero:
$2h - 4 = 0 \implies h = 2$.
$2k + 6 = 0 \implies k = -3$.
Thus,the origin should be shifted to $(2, -3)$.
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DifficultMCQ
Find the new coordinates of the reflection of the point $(2, -1)$ about the $y$-axis,when the axes are rotated by $45^{\circ}$ in the negative direction without shifting the origin.
A
$\left( -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, -\frac{3}{\sqrt{2}} \right)$
B
$\left( \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, \frac{3}{\sqrt{2}} \right)$
C
$\left( -\frac{3}{\sqrt{2}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \right)$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) The given point is $P(2, -1)$.
The reflection of point $P(2, -1)$ about the $y$-axis is $P'(-2, -1)$.
When the axes are rotated by an angle $\theta$ in the negative direction (clockwise),the rotation angle is $\theta = -45^{\circ}$.
The transformation equations for rotation of axes are:
$X = x \cos \theta + y \sin \theta$
$Y = -x \sin \theta + y \cos \theta$
Substituting $x = -2$,$y = -1$,and $\theta = -45^{\circ}$:
$X = (-2) \cos(-45^{\circ}) + (-1) \sin(-45^{\circ}) = (-2) \left( \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \right) + (-1) \left( -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \right) = -\frac{2}{\sqrt{2}} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
$Y = -(-2) \sin(-45^{\circ}) + (-1) \cos(-45^{\circ}) = 2 \left( -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \right) - 1 \left( \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \right) = -\frac{2}{\sqrt{2}} - \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} = -\frac{3}{\sqrt{2}}$
Thus,the new coordinates are $\left( -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, -\frac{3}{\sqrt{2}} \right)$.
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DifficultMCQ
When the equation $x^2 - 3xy + 11x - 12y + 36 = 0$ is transformed by shifting the origin to the point $(-4, 1)$ while keeping the axes parallel,it becomes $ax^2 + bxy + 1 = 0$. Then $b^2 - a = \dots$
A
$\frac{1}{4}$
B
$\frac{1}{16}$
C
$\frac{1}{8}$
D
$\frac{1}{256}$

Solution

(B) Given equation: $x^2 - 3xy + 11x - 12y + 36 = 0$.
Let the new coordinates be $(X, Y)$ such that $x = X - 4$ and $y = Y + 1$.
Substituting these into the equation:
$(X - 4)^2 - 3(X - 4)(Y + 1) + 11(X - 4) - 12(Y + 1) + 36 = 0$.
Expanding the terms:
$(X^2 - 8X + 16) - 3(XY + X - 4Y - 4) + 11X - 44 - 12Y - 12 + 36 = 0$.
$X^2 - 8X + 16 - 3XY - 3X + 12Y + 12 + 11X - 12Y - 20 = 0$.
Simplifying:
$X^2 - 3XY + 8 = 0$.
Dividing by $8$:
$\frac{X^2}{8} - \frac{3}{8}XY + 1 = 0$.
Comparing with $ax^2 + bxy + 1 = 0$,we get $a = \frac{1}{8}$ and $b = -\frac{3}{8}$.
Therefore,$b^2 - a = (-\frac{3}{8})^2 - \frac{1}{8} = \frac{9}{64} - \frac{8}{64} = \frac{1}{64}$.
13
EasyMCQ
If the origin is shifted to the point $(2, -5)$ and the axes are kept parallel,what will be the new coordinates of the point $(-5, 3)$?
A
$(7, -8)$
B
$(-3, -2)$
C
$(-7, 8)$
D
None of these

Solution

(C) Let the original coordinates be $(x, y) = (-5, 3)$.
Let the origin be shifted to $(h, k) = (2, -5)$.
The transformation formulas for the new coordinates $(x', y')$ are given by:
$x' = x - h$
$y' = y - k$
Substituting the given values:
$x' = -5 - 2 = -7$
$y' = 3 - (-5) = 3 + 5 = 8$
Thus,the new coordinates are $(-7, 8)$.
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DifficultMCQ
The point $(4, 1)$ undergoes the following three transformations successively: $(i)$ Reflection about the line $y = x$,(ii) Translation through a distance of $2$ units along the positive direction of the $x$-axis,(iii) Rotation through an angle $\pi/4$ about the origin in the anti-clockwise direction. The final position of the point is given by the coordinates:
A
$\left( \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, \frac{7}{\sqrt{2}} \right)$
B
$(-\sqrt{2}, 7\sqrt{2})$
C
$\left( -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, \frac{7}{\sqrt{2}} \right)$
D
$(\sqrt{2}, 7\sqrt{2})$

Solution

(C) Step $1$: Reflection of $(4, 1)$ about the line $y = x$ gives the point $(1, 4)$.
Step $2$: Translation of $(1, 4)$ by $2$ units along the positive $x$-axis gives $(1 + 2, 4) = (3, 4)$.
Step $3$: Rotation of $(3, 4)$ through an angle $\theta = \pi/4$ about the origin in the anti-clockwise direction is given by the transformation:
$x' = x \cos \theta - y \sin \theta = 3 \cos(\pi/4) - 4 \sin(\pi/4) = 3(1/\sqrt{2}) - 4(1/\sqrt{2}) = -1/\sqrt{2}$
$y' = x \sin \theta + y \cos \theta = 3 \sin(\pi/4) + 4 \cos(\pi/4) = 3(1/\sqrt{2}) + 4(1/\sqrt{2}) = 7/\sqrt{2}$
Thus,the final position is $\left( -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, \frac{7}{\sqrt{2}} \right)$.
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MediumMCQ
The mixed term $xy$ is to be removed from the general equation $ax^2 + by^2 + 2hxy + 2fy + 2gx + c = 0$. One should rotate the axes through an angle $\theta$ given by $\tan 2\theta$ equal to:
A
$\frac{a - b}{2h}$
B
$\frac{2h}{a + b}$
C
$\frac{a + b}{2h}$
D
$\frac{2h}{a - b}$

Solution

(D) Let $(x', y')$ be the coordinates on the new axes. The transformation equations are $x = x' \cos \theta - y' \sin \theta$ and $y = x' \sin \theta + y' \cos \theta$.
Substituting these into the general equation $ax^2 + by^2 + 2hxy + 2fy + 2gx + c = 0$,the coefficient of the $x'y'$ term must be zero for the mixed term to be removed.
The coefficient of $x'y'$ is given by $2(b - a) \sin \theta \cos \theta + 2h(\cos^2 \theta - \sin^2 \theta) = 0$.
This simplifies to $-(a - b) \sin 2\theta + 2h \cos 2\theta = 0$.
Rearranging gives $2h \cos 2\theta = (a - b) \sin 2\theta$.
Therefore,$\tan 2\theta = \frac{2h}{a - b}$.
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AdvancedMCQ
If the axes are rotated through an angle $\theta = \frac{\pi}{3}$ in the clockwise direction with respect to the origin $(0, 0)$,what are the coordinates of the point $(4, 2)$ in the new system?
A
$(2 + \sqrt{3}, -2\sqrt{3} + 1)$
B
$(-2\sqrt{3} + 1, 2 + \sqrt{3})$
C
$(2 + \sqrt{3}, -2\sqrt{3} - 1)$
D
$(2 - \sqrt{3}, -2\sqrt{3} - 1)$

Solution

(A) When the axes are rotated by an angle $\theta$ in the clockwise direction,the new coordinates $(x', y')$ of a point $(x, y)$ are given by the transformation equations:
$x' = x \cos \theta + y \sin \theta$
$y' = -x \sin \theta + y \cos \theta$
Given $x = 4$,$y = 2$,and $\theta = \frac{\pi}{3}$,we have $\cos \frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{1}{2}$ and $\sin \frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
Substituting these values:
$x' = 4 \left(\frac{1}{2}\right) + 2 \left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right) = 2 + \sqrt{3}$
$y' = -4 \left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right) + 2 \left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = -2\sqrt{3} + 1$
Thus,the new coordinates are $(2 + \sqrt{3}, -2\sqrt{3} + 1)$.
17
AdvancedMCQ
$A$ vector $\vec{a} = 2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 7\hat{k}$ is given in a right-handed rectangular coordinate system. If the coordinate system is rotated about the $z-$axis from the positive $x-$axis to the positive $y-$axis through an angle of $\pi / 2$,then the new components of $\vec{a}$ will be:
A
$(2, 3, 7)$
B
$(-2, -3, 7)$
C
$(3, -2, -7)$
D
$(3, -2, 7)$

Solution

(D) Let the original unit vectors be $\hat{i}, \hat{j}, \hat{k}$. When the coordinate system is rotated by $\pi / 2$ about the $z-$axis such that the $x-$axis moves to the $y-$axis,the new unit vectors $\hat{i}'$ and $\hat{j}'$ are related to the old ones as follows:
$\hat{i}' = \hat{j}$
$\hat{j}' = -\hat{i}$
$\hat{k}' = \hat{k}$
Given $\vec{a} = 2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 7\hat{k}$.
We can express $\hat{i} = -\hat{j}'$ and $\hat{j} = \hat{i}'$.
Substituting these into the expression for $\vec{a}$:
$\vec{a} = 2(-\hat{j}') + 3(\hat{i}') + 7\hat{k}'$
$\vec{a} = 3\hat{i}' - 2\hat{j}' + 7\hat{k}'$
Thus,the new components are $(3, -2, 7)$.
Solution diagram
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DifficultMCQ
$A$ vector $\vec{a}$ has components $3p$ and $1$ with respect to a rectangular Cartesian system. This system is rotated through a certain angle about the origin in the counter-clockwise sense. If,with respect to the new system,$\vec{a}$ has components $p+1$ and $\sqrt{10}$,then a value of $p$ is equal to
A
$1$
B
$-\frac{5}{4}$
C
$\frac{4}{5}$
D
$-1$

Solution

(D) The magnitude of a vector remains invariant under the rotation of the coordinate axes.
Given $\vec{a}_{Old} = (3p, 1)$ and $\vec{a}_{New} = (p+1, \sqrt{10})$.
Equating the squares of the magnitudes:
$|\vec{a}_{Old}|^2 = |\vec{a}_{New}|^2$
$(3p)^2 + 1^2 = (p+1)^2 + (\sqrt{10})^2$
$9p^2 + 1 = p^2 + 2p + 1 + 10$
$8p^2 - 2p - 10 = 0$
$4p^2 - p - 5 = 0$
$(4p - 5)(p + 1) = 0$
Thus,$p = \frac{5}{4}$ or $p = -1$.
Comparing with the given options,the correct value is $-1$.
Solution diagram
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DifficultMCQ
If the equation $3x^2 + 4y^2 - xy + k = 0$ is the transformed equation of $3x^2 + 4y^2 - xy - 5x - 7y + 2 = 0$ after shifting the origin to the point $(\alpha, \beta)$ by the translation of axes,then $\alpha + \beta - k =$
A
-$2$
B
$6$
C
$3$
D
-$1$

Solution

(B) Let the origin be shifted to $(\alpha, \beta)$. The transformation equations are $x = X + \alpha$ and $y = Y + \beta$.
Substituting these into the original equation $3x^2 + 4y^2 - xy - 5x - 7y + 2 = 0$:
$3(X + \alpha)^2 + 4(Y + \beta)^2 - (X + \alpha)(Y + \beta) - 5(X + \alpha) - 7(Y + \beta) + 2 = 0$
Expanding this,the coefficients of $X$ and $Y$ must be zero for the equation to be of the form $3X^2 + 4Y^2 - XY + k = 0$.
The coefficient of $X$ is $6\alpha - \beta - 5 = 0$.
The coefficient of $Y$ is $8\beta - \alpha - 7 = 0$.
Solving these linear equations: $\alpha = 1, \beta = 1$.
Substituting $\alpha = 1, \beta = 1$ into the constant term:
$k = 3(1)^2 + 4(1)^2 - (1)(1) - 5(1) - 7(1) + 2 = 3 + 4 - 1 - 5 - 7 + 2 = -4$.
Thus,$\alpha + \beta - k = 1 + 1 - (-4) = 6$.
20
MediumMCQ
When the axes are rotated through an angle $\theta$ about the origin in the anticlockwise direction and then translated to the new origin $(2, -2)$,if the transformed equation of $x^2+y^2=4$ is $X^2+Y^2+aX+bY+c=0$,then $a+b+c=$
A
$4$
B
$8$
C
$0$
D
$12$

Solution

(A) The original equation is $x^2+y^2=4$.
Rotation of axes about the origin does not change the form of the equation $x^2+y^2=r^2$ because the distance from the origin remains invariant.
Let the coordinates after rotation be $(x', y')$. Then $x'^2+y'^2=4$.
Next,the axes are translated to the new origin $(h, k) = (2, -2)$.
The transformation equations are $x' = X + 2$ and $y' = Y - 2$.
Substituting these into the equation $x'^2+y'^2=4$:
$(X+2)^2 + (Y-2)^2 = 4$
$X^2 + 4X + 4 + Y^2 - 4Y + 4 = 4$
$X^2 + Y^2 + 4X - 4Y + 4 = 0$.
Comparing this with $X^2+Y^2+aX+bY+c=0$,we get $a=4$,$b=-4$,and $c=4$.
Therefore,$a+b+c = 4 - 4 + 4 = 4$.
21
MediumMCQ
The point $P(4,1)$ undergoes the following transformations in succession:
$(i)$ origin is shifted to the point $(1,6)$ by translation of axes
(ii) translation through a distance of $2$ units along the positive direction of $X$-axis
(iii) rotation of axes through an angle of $90^{\circ}$ in the positive direction
Then the coordinates of the point $P$ in its final position are
A
$(3,4)$
B
$(4,3)$
C
$(-5,-5)$
D
$(1,0)$

Solution

(C) Let the initial coordinates be $(x, y) = (4, 1)$.
$(i)$ After shifting the origin to $(1, 6)$,the new coordinates $(x', y')$ are given by $x' = x - 1 = 4 - 1 = 3$ and $y' = y - 6 = 1 - 6 = -5$. So,$P' = (3, -5)$.
(ii) After translation by $2$ units along the positive $X$-axis,the new coordinates $(x'', y'')$ are $x'' = x' + 2 = 3 + 2 = 5$ and $y'' = y' = -5$. So,$P'' = (5, -5)$.
(iii) After rotation of axes by $90^{\circ}$ in the positive direction,the new coordinates $(X, Y)$ are given by $X = x'' \cos(90^{\circ}) + y'' \sin(90^{\circ}) = 5(0) + (-5)(1) = -5$ and $Y = -x'' \sin(90^{\circ}) + y'' \cos(90^{\circ}) = -5(1) + (-5)(0) = -5$.
Thus,the final coordinates are $(-5, -5)$.
22
MediumMCQ
By shifting the origin to the point $(2,3)$ through translation of axes,if the equation of the curve $x^2+3xy-2y^2+4x-y-20=0$ is transformed to the form $Ax^2+Bxy+Cy^2+Dx+Ey+F=0$,then $D+E+F=$
A
$-1$
B
$1$
C
$-15$
D
$15$

Solution

(A) Let the original coordinates be $(x, y)$ and the new coordinates be $(X, Y)$.
The transformation equations are $x = X + h$ and $y = Y + k$,where $(h, k) = (2, 3)$.
So,$x = X + 2$ and $y = Y + 3$.
Substituting these into the original equation $x^2 + 3xy - 2y^2 + 4x - y - 20 = 0$:
$(X+2)^2 + 3(X+2)(Y+3) - 2(Y+3)^2 + 4(X+2) - (Y+3) - 20 = 0$
$(X^2 + 4X + 4) + 3(XY + 3X + 2Y + 6) - 2(Y^2 + 6Y + 9) + 4X + 8 - Y - 3 - 20 = 0$
$X^2 + 4X + 4 + 3XY + 9X + 6Y + 18 - 2Y^2 - 12Y - 18 + 4X - Y - 3 - 20 = 0$
Grouping the terms:
$X^2 + 3XY - 2Y^2 + (4 + 9 + 4)X + (6 - 12 - 1)Y + (4 + 18 - 18 - 3 - 20) = 0$
$X^2 + 3XY - 2Y^2 + 17X - 7Y - 19 = 0$
Comparing this with $AX^2 + BXY + CY^2 + DX + EY + F = 0$,we get $D = 17$,$E = -7$,and $F = -19$.
Therefore,$D + E + F = 17 - 7 - 19 = -9$.
Wait,re-calculating the constant term: $4 + 18 - 18 - 3 - 20 = 4 - 23 = -19$.
Re-calculating $D$: $4 + 9 + 4 = 17$.
Re-calculating $E$: $6 - 12 - 1 = -7$.
Sum $D+E+F = 17 - 7 - 19 = -9$. Since $-9$ is not in the options,let us re-check the calculation.
$x^2+3xy-2y^2+4x-y-20=0$ at $(2,3)$:
$x^2+4x+4 + 3(xy+3x+2y+6) - 2(y^2+6y+9) + 4x+8 - y-3 - 20 = 0$
$x^2+3xy-2y^2 + (4+9+4)x + (6-12-1)y + (4+18-18+8-3-20) = 0$
$x^2+3xy-2y^2 + 17x - 7y - 11 = 0$.
$D+E+F = 17 - 7 - 11 = -1$.
23
DifficultMCQ
If the axes are translated to the orthocentre of the triangle formed by the points $A(7,5), B(-5,-7), C(7,-7)$,then the coordinates of the incentre of the triangle in the new system are
A
$(6\sqrt{2}-12, 12-6\sqrt{2})$
B
$(-2, -2)$
C
$(-1, -1)$
D
$(-3, -3)$

Solution

(A) The vertices of the triangle are $A(7,5), B(-5,-7), C(7,-7)$.
Since $AC$ is vertical $(x=7)$ and $BC$ is horizontal $(y=-7)$,the triangle is a right-angled triangle at $C(7,-7)$.
The orthocentre $H$ of a right-angled triangle is the vertex at the right angle,so $H = (7,-7)$.
The axes are translated to $(7,-7)$,so the new coordinates $(X, Y)$ are related to the old coordinates $(x, y)$ by $X = x - 7$ and $Y = y + 7$.
The side lengths are $a = BC = 12$,$b = AC = 12$,and $c = AB = \sqrt{(7 - (-5))^2 + (5 - (-7))^2} = \sqrt{12^2 + 12^2} = 12\sqrt{2}$.
The incentre $I(x_i, y_i)$ is given by $(\frac{ax_A + bx_B + cx_C}{a+b+c}, \frac{ay_A + by_B + cy_C}{a+b+c})$.
$x_i = \frac{12(7) + 12(-5) + 12\sqrt{2}(7)}{12 + 12 + 12\sqrt{2}} = \frac{24 + 84\sqrt{2}}{24 + 12\sqrt{2}} = \frac{2 + 7\sqrt{2}}{2 + \sqrt{2}} = \frac{(2 + 7\sqrt{2})(2 - \sqrt{2})}{4 - 2} = \frac{4 - 2\sqrt{2} + 14\sqrt{2} - 14}{2} = \frac{12\sqrt{2} - 10}{2} = 6\sqrt{2} - 5$.
$y_i = \frac{12(5) + 12(-7) + 12\sqrt{2}(-7)}{12 + 12 + 12\sqrt{2}} = \frac{60 - 84 - 84\sqrt{2}}{24 + 12\sqrt{2}} = \frac{-24 - 84\sqrt{2}}{24 + 12\sqrt{2}} = \frac{-2 - 7\sqrt{2}}{2 + \sqrt{2}} = \frac{(-2 - 7\sqrt{2})(2 - \sqrt{2})}{4 - 2} = \frac{-4 + 2\sqrt{2} - 14\sqrt{2} + 14}{2} = \frac{10 - 12\sqrt{2}}{2} = 5 - 6\sqrt{2}$.
In the new system,$X_i = x_i - 7 = 6\sqrt{2} - 5 - 7 = 6\sqrt{2} - 12$ and $Y_i = y_i - (-7) = 5 - 6\sqrt{2} + 7 = 12 - 6\sqrt{2}$.
24
MediumMCQ
The coordinate axes are rotated about the origin in the counter-clockwise direction through an angle $60^{\circ}$. If $a$ and $b$ are the intercepts made on the new axes by a straight line whose equation referred to the original axes is $x+y=1$,then $\frac{1}{a^2}+\frac{1}{b^2}=$
A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$4$
D
$6$

Solution

(A) Let the original coordinates be $(x, y)$ and the new coordinates be $(x', y')$. The rotation transformation is given by:
$x = x' \cos 60^{\circ} - y' \sin 60^{\circ} = \frac{x'}{2} - \frac{\sqrt{3}y'}{2}$
$y = x' \sin 60^{\circ} + y' \cos 60^{\circ} = \frac{\sqrt{3}x'}{2} + \frac{y'}{2}$
Substituting these into the equation $x+y=1$:
$(\frac{x'}{2} - \frac{\sqrt{3}y'}{2}) + (\frac{\sqrt{3}x'}{2} + \frac{y'}{2}) = 1$
$x'(\frac{1+\sqrt{3}}{2}) + y'(\frac{1-\sqrt{3}}{2}) = 1$
This is in the form $\frac{x'}{a} + \frac{y'}{b} = 1$,where $a = \frac{2}{1+\sqrt{3}}$ and $b = \frac{2}{1-\sqrt{3}}$.
Then $\frac{1}{a} = \frac{1+\sqrt{3}}{2}$ and $\frac{1}{b} = \frac{1-\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
$\frac{1}{a^2} + \frac{1}{b^2} = (\frac{1+\sqrt{3}}{2})^2 + (\frac{1-\sqrt{3}}{2})^2$
$= \frac{1+3+2\sqrt{3}}{4} + \frac{1+3-2\sqrt{3}}{4} = \frac{4+2\sqrt{3} + 4-2\sqrt{3}}{4} = \frac{8}{4} = 2$.
25
MediumMCQ
Point $(-1, 2)$ is changed to $(a, b)$ when the origin is shifted to the point $(2, -1)$ by translation of axes. Point $(a, b)$ is changed to $(c, d)$ when the axes are rotated through an angle of $45^{\circ}$ about the new origin. Point $(c, d)$ is changed to $(e, f)$ when $(c, d)$ is reflected through the line $y = x$. Then $(e, f) =$
A
$(-3, 3)$
B
$(0, 3\sqrt{2})$
C
$(3\sqrt{2}, 0)$
D
$(1, 2)$

Solution

(C) Step $1$: Translation of axes.
Given original point $(x, y) = (-1, 2)$ and new origin $(h, k) = (2, -1)$.
The new coordinates $(a, b)$ are given by $a = x - h = -1 - 2 = -3$ and $b = y - k = 2 - (-1) = 3$.
So,$(a, b) = (-3, 3)$.
Step $2$: Rotation of axes.
The axes are rotated by $\theta = 45^{\circ}$ about the new origin $(2, -1)$.
The new coordinates $(c, d)$ are given by:
$c = a \cos \theta + b \sin \theta = -3 \cos 45^{\circ} + 3 \sin 45^{\circ} = -3(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}) + 3(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}) = 0$.
$d = -a \sin \theta + b \cos \theta = -(-3) \sin 45^{\circ} + 3 \cos 45^{\circ} = 3(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}) + 3(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}) = \frac{6}{\sqrt{2}} = 3\sqrt{2}$.
So,$(c, d) = (0, 3\sqrt{2})$.
Step $3$: Reflection about $y = x$.
The reflection of a point $(x, y)$ about the line $y = x$ is $(y, x)$.
Therefore,the reflection of $(0, 3\sqrt{2})$ is $(3\sqrt{2}, 0)$.
Thus,$(e, f) = (3\sqrt{2}, 0)$.
26
EasyMCQ
If the origin is shifted to a point $P$ by the translation of axes to remove the $y$-term from the equation $x^2-y^2+2y-1=0$,then the transformed equation is:
A
$x^2-y^2=1$
B
$x^2-y^2=0$
C
$x^2+y^2=1$
D
$x^2+y^2=0$

Solution

(B) Given equation: $x^2-y^2+2y-1=0$.
Let the origin be shifted to $(0, k)$ such that $x=X$ and $y=Y+k$.
Substituting these into the equation:
$X^2-(Y+k)^2+2(Y+k)-1=0$
$X^2-(Y^2+2kY+k^2)+2Y+2k-1=0$
$X^2-Y^2+Y(2-2k)-k^2+2k-1=0$.
To remove the $Y$-term,set the coefficient of $Y$ to zero:
$2-2k=0 \Rightarrow k=1$.
Substituting $k=1$ into the equation:
$X^2-Y^2-(1)^2+2(1)-1=0$
$X^2-Y^2-1+2-1=0$
$X^2-Y^2=0$.
Thus,the transformed equation is $x^2-y^2=0$.
27
MediumMCQ
If the origin is shifted to remove the first degree terms from the equation $2x^2 - 3y^2 + 4xy + 4x + 4y - 14 = 0$,then with respect to this new coordinate system,the transformed equation of $x^2 + y^2 - 3xy + 4y + 3 = 0$ is
A
$x^2 + y^2 - 3xy - 2x + y + 6 = 0$
B
$x^2 + y^2 - 3xy - 2x + 7y + 3 = 0$
C
$x^2 + y^2 - 3xy - 2x + y + 4 = 0$
D
$x^2 + y^2 - 3xy - 2x + 7y + 4 = 0$

Solution

(D) Given equation: $2x^2 - 3y^2 + 4xy + 4x + 4y - 14 = 0$.
Let the origin be shifted to $(h, k)$,so $x = X + h$ and $y = Y + k$.
Substituting these into the equation: $2(X+h)^2 - 3(Y+k)^2 + 4(X+h)(Y+k) + 4(X+h) + 4(Y+k) - 14 = 0$.
Expanding the terms: $2X^2 - 3Y^2 + 4XY + (4h + 4k + 4)X + (4h - 6k + 4)Y + (2h^2 - 3k^2 + 4hk + 4h + 4k - 14) = 0$.
To remove the first-degree terms,set the coefficients of $X$ and $Y$ to zero:
$4h + 4k + 4 = 0 \Rightarrow h + k = -1$
$4h - 6k + 4 = 0 \Rightarrow 2h - 3k = -2$
Solving these equations: $h = -1, k = 0$.
Thus,the transformation is $x = X - 1$ and $y = Y$.
Now,substitute these into $x^2 + y^2 - 3xy + 4y + 3 = 0$:
$(X - 1)^2 + Y^2 - 3(X - 1)Y + 4Y + 3 = 0$
$X^2 - 2X + 1 + Y^2 - 3XY + 3Y + 4Y + 3 = 0$
$X^2 + Y^2 - 3XY - 2X + 7Y + 4 = 0$.
28
MediumMCQ
The origin is shifted to the point $(2,3)$ by translation of axes and then the coordinate axes are rotated about the origin through an angle $\theta$ in the counter-clockwise sense. Due to this,if the equation $3x^2+2xy+3y^2-18x-22y+50=0$ is transformed to $4x^2+2y^2-1=0$,then the angle $\theta=$
A
$\frac{\pi}{4}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{3}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{6}$
D
$\frac{\pi}{2}$

Solution

(A) Given equation: $3x^2+2xy+3y^2-18x-22y+50=0$.
Shifting origin to $(2,3)$,substitute $x=X+2, y=Y+3$:
$3(X+2)^2+2(X+2)(Y+3)+3(Y+3)^2-18(X+2)-22(Y+3)+50=0$.
Simplifying,we get $3X^2+2XY+3Y^2-1=0$.
Now,rotating axes by angle $\theta$,substitute $X=x'\cos\theta-y'\sin\theta$ and $Y=x'\sin\theta+y'\cos\theta$:
$3(x'\cos\theta-y'\sin\theta)^2+2(x'\cos\theta-y'\sin\theta)(x'\sin\theta+y'\cos\theta)+3(x'\sin\theta+y'\cos\theta)^2-1=0$.
Expanding and collecting terms:
$(3\cos^2\theta+3\sin^2\theta+2\sin\theta\cos\theta)x'^2 + (3\sin^2\theta+3\cos^2\theta-2\sin\theta\cos\theta)y'^2 + (2\cos^2\theta-2\sin^2\theta)x'y' - 1 = 0$.
$(3+\sin 2\theta)x'^2 + (3-\sin 2\theta)y'^2 + (2\cos 2\theta)x'y' - 1 = 0$.
Comparing with $4x^2+2y^2-1=0$,the coefficient of $x'y'$ must be $0$:
$2\cos 2\theta = 0$ $\Rightarrow 2\theta = \frac{\pi}{2}$ $\Rightarrow \theta = \frac{\pi}{4}$.
29
MediumMCQ
If the axes are rotated through an angle $45^{\circ}$,the coordinates of the point $(2 \sqrt{2}, -3 \sqrt{2})$ in the new system are
A
$(3 \sqrt{3}, -5)$
B
$(-1, -5)$
C
$(5 \sqrt{3}, -7)$
D
$(7, -\sqrt{3})$

Solution

(B) When the coordinate axes are rotated through an angle $\theta$,the new coordinates $(x', y')$ of a point $(x, y)$ are given by the transformation equations:
$x' = x \cos \theta + y \sin \theta$
$y' = -x \sin \theta + y \cos \theta$
Given $(x, y) = (2 \sqrt{2}, -3 \sqrt{2})$ and $\theta = 45^{\circ}$.
Substituting the values:
$x' = (2 \sqrt{2}) \cos 45^{\circ} + (-3 \sqrt{2}) \sin 45^{\circ}$
$x' = (2 \sqrt{2}) \times \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} - (3 \sqrt{2}) \times \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} = 2 - 3 = -1$
$y' = -(2 \sqrt{2}) \sin 45^{\circ} + (-3 \sqrt{2}) \cos 45^{\circ}$
$y' = -(2 \sqrt{2}) \times \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} - (3 \sqrt{2}) \times \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} = -2 - 3 = -5$
Thus,the new coordinates are $(-1, -5)$.
30
EasyMCQ
When the coordinate axes are rotated through an angle $135^{\circ}$,the coordinates of a point $P$ in the new system are known to be $(4, -3)$. Find the coordinates of $P$ in the original system.
A
$\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, \frac{7}{\sqrt{2}}\right)$
B
$\left(\frac{-1}{\sqrt{2}}, \frac{7}{\sqrt{2}}\right)$
C
$\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, \frac{-7}{\sqrt{2}}\right)$
D
$\left(\frac{-1}{\sqrt{2}}, \frac{-7}{\sqrt{2}}\right)$

Solution

(B) Let the original coordinates be $(x, y)$ and the new coordinates be $(x', y') = (4, -3)$ after rotation by $\theta = 135^{\circ}$.
Using the transformation formulas for rotation of axes:
$x = x' \cos \theta - y' \sin \theta$
$y = x' \sin \theta + y' \cos \theta$
Given $\cos 135^{\circ} = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ and $\sin 135^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$.
Substituting the values:
$x = 4 \left(-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right) - (-3) \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right) = -\frac{4}{\sqrt{2}} + \frac{3}{\sqrt{2}} = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
$y = 4 \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right) + (-3) \left(-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right) = \frac{4}{\sqrt{2}} + \frac{3}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{7}{\sqrt{2}}$
Thus,the original coordinates are $\left(-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, \frac{7}{\sqrt{2}}\right)$.
31
EasyMCQ
When the axes are rotated through an angle $45^{\circ}$,the new coordinates of a point $P$ are $(1, -1)$. The coordinates of $P$ in the original system are
A
$(\sqrt{2}, \sqrt{2})$
B
$(\sqrt{2}, 0)$
C
$(0, \sqrt{2})$
D
$(-\sqrt{2}, 0)$

Solution

(B) Let the original coordinates be $(x, y)$ and the new coordinates be $(X, Y) = (1, -1)$ after rotation by $\theta = 45^{\circ}$.
Using the transformation formulas:
$x = X \cos \theta - Y \sin \theta$
$x = (1) \cos 45^{\circ} - (-1) \sin 45^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{2}{\sqrt{2}} = \sqrt{2}$
$y = X \sin \theta + Y \cos \theta$
$y = (1) \sin 45^{\circ} + (-1) \cos 45^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} - \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} = 0$
Therefore,the coordinates of $P$ in the original system are $(\sqrt{2}, 0)$.
32
MediumMCQ
The transformed equation $3x^2 + 3y^2 + 2xy = 2$,when the coordinate axes are rotated through an angle $45^{\circ}$,is
A
$x^2 + 2y^2 = 1$
B
$2x^2 + y^2 = 1$
C
$x^2 + y^2 = 1$
D
$x^2 + 3y^2 = 1$

Solution

(B) Given equation is $3x^2 + 3y^2 + 2xy = 2 \dots (i)$.
When coordinate axes are rotated through an angle $\theta = 45^{\circ}$,the transformation equations are:
$x = X \cos 45^{\circ} - Y \sin 45^{\circ} = \frac{X - Y}{\sqrt{2}}$
$y = X \sin 45^{\circ} + Y \cos 45^{\circ} = \frac{X + Y}{\sqrt{2}}$
Substituting these into equation $(i)$:
$3\left(\frac{X - Y}{\sqrt{2}}\right)^2 + 3\left(\frac{X + Y}{\sqrt{2}}\right)^2 + 2\left(\frac{X - Y}{\sqrt{2}}\right)\left(\frac{X + Y}{\sqrt{2}}\right) = 2$
$\frac{3}{2}(X^2 - 2XY + Y^2) + \frac{3}{2}(X^2 + 2XY + Y^2) + (X^2 - Y^2) = 2$
$\frac{3}{2}(2X^2 + 2Y^2) + X^2 - Y^2 = 2$
$3X^2 + 3Y^2 + X^2 - Y^2 = 2$
$4X^2 + 2Y^2 = 2$
Dividing by $2$,we get $2X^2 + Y^2 = 1$.
Thus,the transformed equation is $2x^2 + y^2 = 1$.
33
DifficultMCQ
Find the transformed equation of the curve $x^2+2 \sqrt{3} xy - y^2 = 8$,when the axes are rotated through an angle $\frac{\pi}{3}$.
A
$x^2+y^2+2 \sqrt{3} xy = 8$
B
$x^2+y^2-2 \sqrt{3} xy = 8$
C
$x^2-y^2+2 \sqrt{3} xy = 8$
D
$x^2-y^2-2 \sqrt{3} xy = 8$

Solution

(D) The given equation is $x^2+2 \sqrt{3} xy - y^2 = 8$.
When the axes are rotated through an angle $\theta = \frac{\pi}{3}$,the coordinates $(x, y)$ are replaced by $(X, Y)$ where:
$x = X \cos \frac{\pi}{3} - Y \sin \frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{X - \sqrt{3}Y}{2}$
$y = X \sin \frac{\pi}{3} + Y \cos \frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{\sqrt{3}X + Y}{2}$
Substituting these into the equation:
$\left(\frac{X - \sqrt{3}Y}{2}\right)^2 + 2 \sqrt{3} \left(\frac{X - \sqrt{3}Y}{2}\right) \left(\frac{\sqrt{3}X + Y}{2}\right) - \left(\frac{\sqrt{3}X + Y}{2}\right)^2 = 8$
$\frac{1}{4} [ (X^2 - 2\sqrt{3}XY + 3Y^2) + 2\sqrt{3}(\sqrt{3}X^2 + XY - 3XY - \sqrt{3}Y^2) - (3X^2 + 2\sqrt{3}XY + Y^2) ] = 8$
$\frac{1}{4} [ X^2 - 2\sqrt{3}XY + 3Y^2 + 6X^2 - 4\sqrt{3}XY - 6Y^2 - 3X^2 - 2\sqrt{3}XY - Y^2 ] = 8$
$\frac{1}{4} [ 4X^2 - 8\sqrt{3}XY - 4Y^2 ] = 8$
$X^2 - 2\sqrt{3}XY - Y^2 = 8$
Thus,the transformed equation is $x^2 - 2\sqrt{3}xy - y^2 = 8$.
34
MediumMCQ
If the axes are transformed to the point $(-1, 1)$,then the equation $3x^2 + y^2 + 2x + 4y + 15 = 0$ would transform to:
A
$3x^2 + 2y^2 - 4x + 6y + 23 = 0$
B
$3x^2 + y^2 - 4x + 6y + 21 = 0$
C
$3x^2 + y^2 + 4x - 6y - 21 = 0$
D
$3x^2 + y^2 + 4x + 6y + 21 = 0$

Solution

(B) When the origin is shifted to the point $(h, k) = (-1, 1)$,the new coordinates $(X, Y)$ are related to the old coordinates $(x, y)$ by the equations:
$x = X + h = X - 1$
$y = Y + k = Y + 1$
Substituting these into the given equation $3x^2 + y^2 + 2x + 4y + 15 = 0$:
$3(X - 1)^2 + (Y + 1)^2 + 2(X - 1) + 4(Y + 1) + 15 = 0$
$3(X^2 - 2X + 1) + (Y^2 + 2Y + 1) + 2X - 2 + 4Y + 4 + 15 = 0$
$3X^2 - 6X + 3 + Y^2 + 2Y + 1 + 2X - 2 + 4Y + 4 + 15 = 0$
$3X^2 + Y^2 - 4X + 6Y + 21 = 0$
Thus,the transformed equation is $3x^2 + y^2 - 4x + 6y + 21 = 0$.
35
MediumMCQ
Find the transformed equation of $x \cos \theta + y \sin \theta = p$,when the axes are rotated through an angle $\theta$.
A
$x = p$
B
$y = p$
C
$x + y = p$
D
$x - y = p$

Solution

(A) Given the equation of the line is $x \cos \theta + y \sin \theta = p$ ...$(i)$
When the axes are rotated through an angle $\theta$,the transformation equations are:
$x = X \cos \theta - Y \sin \theta$
$y = X \sin \theta + Y \cos \theta$
Substituting these values into equation $(i)$:
$(X \cos \theta - Y \sin \theta) \cos \theta + (X \sin \theta + Y \cos \theta) \sin \theta = p$
$X \cos^2 \theta - Y \sin \theta \cos \theta + X \sin^2 \theta + Y \sin \theta \cos \theta = p$
$X (\cos^2 \theta + \sin^2 \theta) = p$
Since $\cos^2 \theta + \sin^2 \theta = 1$,we get:
$X = p$
36
MediumMCQ
If the axes are rotated through an angle $45^{\circ}$,then the coordinates of the point $(4 \sqrt{2}, -6 \sqrt{2})$ in the new system are . . . . . .
A
$(-10, -2)$
B
$(-2, -10)$
C
$(10, 10)$
D
$(-2, 10)$

Solution

(B) Let $(x, y)$ be the coordinates in the old system and $(X, Y)$ be the coordinates in the new system after rotation by an angle $\theta = 45^{\circ}$.
The transformation equations are:
$x = X \cos \theta - Y \sin \theta$
$y = X \sin \theta + Y \cos \theta$
Given $x = 4 \sqrt{2}$,$y = -6 \sqrt{2}$,and $\theta = 45^{\circ}$,we have $\cos 45^{\circ} = \sin 45^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$.
Substituting these values:
$4 \sqrt{2} = X \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right) - Y \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right) \Rightarrow X - Y = 8$
$-6 \sqrt{2} = X \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right) + Y \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right) \Rightarrow X + Y = -12$
Adding the two equations: $2X = -4 \Rightarrow X = -2$.
Subtracting the first from the second: $2Y = -20 \Rightarrow Y = -10$.
Thus,the new coordinates are $(-2, -10)$.
37
EasyMCQ
When the origin is shifted to $(2, 3)$,the transformed equation of a curve becomes $x^2+3xy-2y^2+17x-7y-11=0$. Find the original equation of the curve.
A
$x^2-2y^2-3xy+4x-y+20=0$
B
$x^2-2y^2+3xy+4x-y-20=0$
C
$x^2-2y^2-3xy-4x-y+20=0$
D
$x^2-2y^2-3xy+4x-y-20=0$

Solution

(B) When the origin is shifted to $(h, k) = (2, 3)$,the relation between the old coordinates $(X, Y)$ and new coordinates $(x, y)$ is $X = x + h = x + 2$ and $Y = y + k = y + 3$.
To find the original equation,we substitute $x$ with $(X-2)$ and $y$ with $(Y-3)$ in the given transformed equation:
$(X-2)^2 + 3(X-2)(Y-3) - 2(Y-3)^2 + 17(X-2) - 7(Y-3) - 11 = 0$
Expanding the terms:
$(X^2 - 4X + 4) + 3(XY - 3X - 2Y + 6) - 2(Y^2 - 6Y + 9) + 17X - 34 - 7Y + 21 - 11 = 0$
$X^2 - 4X + 4 + 3XY - 9X - 6Y + 18 - 2Y^2 + 12Y - 18 + 17X - 7Y - 24 = 0$
Grouping the terms:
$X^2 + 3XY - 2Y^2 + (-4 - 9 + 17)X + (-6 + 12 - 7)Y + (4 + 18 - 18 - 24) = 0$
$X^2 + 3XY - 2Y^2 + 4X - Y - 20 = 0$
Thus,the original equation is $x^2+3xy-2y^2+4x-y-20=0$.
38
MediumMCQ
The point to which the origin should be shifted so that the equation $y^2-6y-4x+13=0$ is transformed to the form $y^2+Ax=0$ is
A
$(3,1)$
B
$(-1,-1)$
C
$(1,3)$
D
$(-1,3)$

Solution

(C) The given equation is $y^2-6y-4x+13=0$.
Completing the square for the $y$ terms:
$(y^2-6y+9)-9-4x+13=0$
$(y-3)^2-4x+4=0$
$(y-3)^2-4(x-1)=0$.
Let the new origin be $(h,k)$. We substitute $y = Y+k$ and $x = X+h$.
To transform the equation to the form $Y^2+AX=0$,we set $k=3$ and $h=1$.
Thus,the origin should be shifted to $(1,3)$.
Therefore,option $C$ is correct.
39
MediumMCQ
Find the coordinates of $M$ in the original system if the point $M$ changes to $(4, -3)$ when the axes are rotated through an angle of $135^{\circ}$.
A
$\left(\frac{-1}{\sqrt{2}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right)$
B
$\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, \frac{7}{\sqrt{2}}\right)$
C
$\left(\frac{-1}{2}, \frac{7}{2}\right)$
D
$\left(\frac{1}{2}, \frac{7}{2}\right)$

Solution

(B) Let the original coordinates be $(x, y)$ and the new coordinates be $(x', y') = (4, -3)$. The rotation angle is $\theta = 135^{\circ}$.
The transformation formulas for rotation of axes are:
$x = x' \cos \theta - y' \sin \theta$
$y = x' \sin \theta + y' \cos \theta$
Given $\cos 135^{\circ} = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ and $\sin 135^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$,we substitute these values:
$x = 4 \left(-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right) - (-3) \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right)$
$x = -\frac{4}{\sqrt{2}} + \frac{3}{\sqrt{2}} = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
$y = 4 \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right) + (-3) \left(-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right)$
$y = \frac{4}{\sqrt{2}} + \frac{3}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{7}{\sqrt{2}}$
Thus,the original coordinates are $\left(-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, \frac{7}{\sqrt{2}}\right)$.
40
DifficultMCQ
The point to which the origin should be shifted so that the equation $y^2-6y-4x+13=0$ will not contain any term in $y$ and the constant term,is
A
$1, 1$
B
$1, 2$
C
$2, 1$
D
$1, 3$

Solution

(D) Given equation is $y^2-6y-4x+13=0$.
Let the origin be shifted to $(h, k)$.
Then $y$ becomes $y+k$ and $x$ becomes $x+h$.
Substituting these in the equation: $(y+k)^2 - 6(y+k) - 4(x+h) + 13 = 0$.
Expanding this: $y^2 + 2ky + k^2 - 6y - 6k - 4x - 4h + 13 = 0$.
Grouping terms: $y^2 + (2k-6)y - 4x + (k^2 - 6k - 4h + 13) = 0$.
For the equation to have no term in $y$,the coefficient of $y$ must be zero: $2k - 6 = 0 \implies k = 3$.
For the equation to have no constant term,the constant part must be zero: $k^2 - 6k - 4h + 13 = 0$.
Substituting $k = 3$: $(3)^2 - 6(3) - 4h + 13 = 0$.
$9 - 18 - 4h + 13 = 0$.
$-9 - 4h + 13 = 0$.
$4 - 4h = 0 \implies h = 1$.
Thus,the origin should be shifted to $(1, 3)$.
41
MediumMCQ
Which of the following statements is false?
A
$1)$ The area of a triangle is invariant under the translation of the axes.
B
$2)$ The slope of a straight line is invariant under the translation of the axes.
C
$3)$ The shifting of the origin to another point,without changing the direction of the axes,is called translation of axes.
D
$4)$ If $f(x, y) = 0$ is the transformed equation of a curve when the axes are translated to the point $(h, k)$,then the original equation of the curve is $f(x-h, y-k) = 0$.

Solution

(C) $1$) The area of a triangle depends on the coordinates of its vertices. Since translation of axes shifts the origin but keeps the axes parallel,the relative distances and coordinates differences remain unchanged. Thus,the area is invariant. This statement is true.
$2$) The slope of a line is defined by the ratio of the change in $y$ to the change in $x$. Under translation,$x = X + h$ and $y = Y + k$,so $dx = dX$ and $dy = dY$. The slope $m = \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{dY}{dX}$ remains invariant. This statement is true.
$3$) By definition,the translation of axes involves shifting the origin to a new point $(h, k)$ while keeping the axes parallel to the original axes. If the direction of the axes is changed,it is called rotation of axes. Therefore,this statement is false.
$4$) If the origin is shifted to $(h, k)$,the new coordinates $(X, Y)$ are related to the old coordinates $(x, y)$ by $x = X + h$ and $y = Y + k$. Substituting these into the original equation $F(x, y) = 0$ gives $F(X+h, Y+k) = 0$. The statement provided is the inverse of this transformation logic. This statement is false.
Note: In standard coordinate geometry,statement $3$ is false because translation does not involve changing the direction of the axes.
42
DifficultMCQ
When the coordinate axes are rotated about the origin in the positive direction through an angle $\frac{\pi}{4}$,if the equation $25x^2+9y^2=225$ is transformed to $\alpha x^2+\beta xy+\gamma y^2=\delta$,then $(\alpha+\beta+\gamma-\sqrt{\delta})^2=$
A
$3$
B
$9$
C
$4$
D
$16$

Solution

(B) When the coordinate axes are rotated by an angle $\theta = \frac{\pi}{4}$ in the positive direction,the transformation equations are:
$x = X \cos \theta - Y \sin \theta = \frac{X-Y}{\sqrt{2}}$
$y = X \sin \theta + Y \cos \theta = \frac{X+Y}{\sqrt{2}}$
Substituting these into the equation $25x^2 + 9y^2 = 225$:
$25 \left( \frac{X-Y}{\sqrt{2}} \right)^2 + 9 \left( \frac{X+Y}{\sqrt{2}} \right)^2 = 225$
$\frac{25}{2} (X^2 + Y^2 - 2XY) + \frac{9}{2} (X^2 + Y^2 + 2XY) = 225$
$\frac{34X^2 + 34Y^2 - 32XY}{2} = 225$
$17X^2 - 16XY + 17Y^2 = 225$
Comparing this with $\alpha x^2 + \beta xy + \gamma y^2 = \delta$,we get $\alpha = 17$,$\beta = -16$,$\gamma = 17$,and $\delta = 225$.
Now,calculate $(\alpha + \beta + \gamma - \sqrt{\delta})^2$:
$(17 - 16 + 17 - \sqrt{225})^2 = (18 - 15)^2 = 3^2 = 9$.
43
EasyMCQ
If the origin is shifted to $(2,3)$ and the axes are rotated through an angle $45^{\circ}$ about that point,then the transformed equation of $2 x^2+2 y^2-8 x-12 y+18=0$ is
A
$x^2-7 y^2-14 x y-2=0$
B
$x^2+y^2=4$
C
$x^2-y^2=4$
D
$8 x^2-2 y^2=9$

Solution

(B) The given equation is $2 x^2+2 y^2-8 x-12 y+18=0$.
We can rewrite this by completing the square:
$2(x^2-4x+4) + 2(y^2-6y+9) = -18 + 8 + 18$
$2(x-2)^2 + 2(y-3)^2 = 8$
$(x-2)^2 + (y-3)^2 = 4$.
When the origin is shifted to $(2,3)$,the equation becomes $X^2 + Y^2 = 4$,where $X = x-2$ and $Y = y-3$.
Rotating the axes by an angle $\theta = 45^{\circ}$ does not change the form of the circle $X^2 + Y^2 = r^2$,as $X^2 + Y^2 = (X' \cos \theta - Y' \sin \theta)^2 + (X' \sin \theta + Y' \cos \theta)^2 = X'^2 + Y'^2$.
Thus,the transformed equation remains $x^2+y^2=4$.
44
DifficultMCQ
If the coordinates of a point $P$ change to $(2, -6)$ when the coordinate axes are rotated through an angle of $135^{\circ}$,then the coordinates of $P$ in the original system are
A
$(-2, 6)$
B
$(-6, 2)$
C
$(2 \sqrt{2}, 4 \sqrt{2})$
D
$(\sqrt{2}, -\sqrt{2})$

Solution

(C) Let $(x, y)$ be the original coordinates and $(X, Y)$ be the new coordinates after rotating the axes by an angle $\theta = 135^{\circ}$.
The transformation equations are:
$x = X \cos \theta - Y \sin \theta$
$y = X \sin \theta + Y \cos \theta$
Given $(X, Y) = (2, -6)$ and $\theta = 135^{\circ}$:
$x = 2 \cos 135^{\circ} - (-6) \sin 135^{\circ}$
$y = 2 \sin 135^{\circ} + (-6) \cos 135^{\circ}$
Since $\cos 135^{\circ} = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ and $\sin 135^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$:
$x = 2 \left(-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right) + 6 \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right) = \frac{-2 + 6}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{4}{\sqrt{2}} = 2 \sqrt{2}$
$y = 2 \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right) - 6 \left(-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right) = \frac{2 + 6}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{8}{\sqrt{2}} = 4 \sqrt{2}$
Thus,the original coordinates are $(2 \sqrt{2}, 4 \sqrt{2})$.
45
DifficultMCQ
When the origin is shifted to the point $(2,3)$ and then the coordinate axes are rotated through an angle $\frac{\pi}{3}$ in the counter-clockwise sense,then the transformed equation of $3 x^2+2 x y+3 y^2-18 x-22 y+50=0$ is
A
$3 x^2+3 y^2-1=0$
B
$(6+\sqrt{3}) x^2-2 x y+(6-\sqrt{3}) y^2-2=0$
C
$4 x^2+2 y^2-1=0$
D
$(6-\sqrt{3}) x^2+(6+\sqrt{3}) y^2+2 x y=0$

Solution

(B) Step $1$: Shift the origin to $(2,3)$. Substitute $x = X+2$ and $y = Y+3$ into the equation $3x^2+2xy+3y^2-18x-22y+50=0$.
$3(X+2)^2+2(X+2)(Y+3)+3(Y+3)^2-18(X+2)-22(Y+3)+50=0$
$3(X^2+4X+4)+2(XY+3X+2Y+6)+3(Y^2+6Y+9)-18X-36-22Y-66+50=0$
$3X^2+12X+12+2XY+6X+4Y+12+3Y^2+18Y+27-18X-36-22Y-66+50=0$
Simplifying,we get $3X^2+2XY+3Y^2-1=0$.
Step $2$: Rotate the axes by $\theta = \frac{\pi}{3}$ counter-clockwise. The transformation equations are:
$X = x' \cos\frac{\pi}{3} - y' \sin\frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{x' - \sqrt{3}y'}{2}$
$Y = x' \sin\frac{\pi}{3} + y' \cos\frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{\sqrt{3}x' + y'}{2}$
Substitute these into $3X^2+2XY+3Y^2-1=0$:
$3(\frac{x'-\sqrt{3}y'}{2})^2 + 2(\frac{x'-\sqrt{3}y'}{2})(\frac{\sqrt{3}x'+y'}{2}) + 3(\frac{\sqrt{3}x'+y'}{2})^2 - 1 = 0$
$\frac{3}{4}(x'^2+3y'^2-2\sqrt{3}x'y') + \frac{2}{4}(\sqrt{3}x'^2+x'y'-3x'y'-\sqrt{3}y'^2) + \frac{3}{4}(3x'^2+y'^2+2\sqrt{3}x'y') - 1 = 0$
Multiplying by $4$:
$3(x'^2+3y'^2-2\sqrt{3}x'y') + 2(\sqrt{3}x'^2-2x'y'-\sqrt{3}y'^2) + 3(3x'^2+y'^2+2\sqrt{3}x'y') - 4 = 0$
$(3+2\sqrt{3}+9)x'^2 + (-6\sqrt{3}-4+6\sqrt{3})x'y' + (9-2\sqrt{3}+3)y'^2 - 4 = 0$
$(12+2\sqrt{3})x'^2 - 4x'y' + (12-2\sqrt{3})y'^2 - 4 = 0$
Dividing by $2$:
$(6+\sqrt{3})x^2 - 2xy + (6-\sqrt{3})y^2 - 2 = 0$.
Solution diagram
46
MediumMCQ
The transformed equation of $3x^2 - 6xy + 8y^2 = 8$ when the axes are rotated about the origin through an angle $\frac{\pi}{4}$ in the positive direction is:
A
$5x^2 + 10xy + 17y^2 + 16 = 0$
B
$5x^2 + 10xy + 17y^2 - 16 = 0$
C
$5x^2 - 10xy + 17y^2 - 16 = 0$
D
$5x^2 - 10xy + 17y^2 + 16 = 0$

Solution

(B) Let the original coordinates be $(x', y')$ and the new coordinates be $(x, y)$.
Given the rotation angle $\theta = \frac{\pi}{4}$,the transformation equations are:
$x' = x \cos \frac{\pi}{4} - y \sin \frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{x - y}{\sqrt{2}}$
$y' = x \sin \frac{\pi}{4} + y \cos \frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{x + y}{\sqrt{2}}$
Substituting these into the given equation $3(x')^2 - 6x'y' + 8(y')^2 = 8$:
$3\left(\frac{x - y}{\sqrt{2}}\right)^2 - 6\left(\frac{x - y}{\sqrt{2}}\right)\left(\frac{x + y}{\sqrt{2}}\right) + 8\left(\frac{x + y}{\sqrt{2}}\right)^2 = 8$
$\frac{3}{2}(x^2 + y^2 - 2xy) - \frac{6}{2}(x^2 - y^2) + \frac{8}{2}(x^2 + y^2 + 2xy) = 8$
Multiplying by $2$:
$3(x^2 + y^2 - 2xy) - 6(x^2 - y^2) + 8(x^2 + y^2 + 2xy) = 16$
$(3 - 6 + 8)x^2 + (-6 + 6 + 16)xy + (3 + 6 + 8)y^2 = 16$
$5x^2 + 10xy + 17y^2 = 16$
$5x^2 + 10xy + 17y^2 - 16 = 0$
47
MediumMCQ
When the coordinate axes are rotated through an angle of $45^{\circ}$ about the origin in the positive direction,if the transformed equation of a curve is $17x^2 - 16xy + 17y^2 = 225$,then the original equation of that curve is:
A
$25x^2 + 9y^2 = 225$
B
$9x^2 - 25y^2 = 225$
C
$25x^2 - 16xy + 9y^2 = 225$
D
$9x^2 + 25y^2 = 225$

Solution

(D) When the axes are rotated through an angle $\theta = 45^{\circ}$ in the positive direction,the transformation equations are $x = X \cos \theta - Y \sin \theta$ and $y = X \sin \theta + Y \cos \theta$.
Substituting $\theta = 45^{\circ}$,we get $x = \frac{X-Y}{\sqrt{2}}$ and $y = \frac{X+Y}{\sqrt{2}}$.
Given the transformed equation $17x^2 - 16xy + 17y^2 = 225$,we replace $x$ and $y$ with the expressions in terms of $X$ and $Y$:
$17\left(\frac{X-Y}{\sqrt{2}}\right)^2 - 16\left(\frac{X-Y}{\sqrt{2}}\right)\left(\frac{X+Y}{\sqrt{2}}\right) + 17\left(\frac{X+Y}{\sqrt{2}}\right)^2 = 225$
$\Rightarrow \frac{17}{2}(X^2 + Y^2 - 2XY) - \frac{16}{2}(X^2 - Y^2) + \frac{17}{2}(X^2 + Y^2 + 2XY) = 225$
$\Rightarrow \frac{17}{2}X^2 + \frac{17}{2}Y^2 - 17XY - 8X^2 + 8Y^2 + \frac{17}{2}X^2 + \frac{17}{2}Y^2 + 17XY = 225$
$\Rightarrow (\frac{17}{2} - 8 + \frac{17}{2})X^2 + (\frac{17}{2} + 8 + \frac{17}{2})Y^2 = 225$
$\Rightarrow (17 - 8)X^2 + (17 + 8)Y^2 = 225$
$\Rightarrow 9X^2 + 25Y^2 = 225$.
Thus,the original equation is $9x^2 + 25y^2 = 225$.
48
DifficultMCQ
If the origin is shifted to the point $(1, 1)$ and the axes are rotated through an angle $45^{\circ}$ about this point,then the transformed equation of the equation $x^2 + 2xy + y^2 - 1 = 0$ is
A
$2y^2 - 4\sqrt{2}y - 3 = 0$
B
$2y^2 + 4\sqrt{2}y - 3 = 0$
C
$2x^2 + 4\sqrt{2}x + 3 = 0$
D
$2x^2 - 4\sqrt{2}x + 3 = 0$

Solution

(C) The given equation is $x^2 + 2xy + y^2 - 1 = 0$,which can be written as $(x + y)^2 = 1$.
Let the new coordinates be $(X, Y)$ after shifting the origin to $(1, 1)$ and rotating the axes by $\theta = 45^{\circ}$.
The transformation equations are:
$x = 1 + X \cos 45^{\circ} - Y \sin 45^{\circ} = 1 + \frac{X - Y}{\sqrt{2}}$
$y = 1 + X \sin 45^{\circ} + Y \cos 45^{\circ} = 1 + \frac{X + Y}{\sqrt{2}}$
Substituting these into $(x + y)^2 = 1$:
$(1 + \frac{X - Y}{\sqrt{2}} + 1 + \frac{X + Y}{\sqrt{2}})^2 = 1$
$(2 + \frac{2X}{\sqrt{2}})^2 = 1$
$(2 + X\sqrt{2})^2 = 1$
$4 + 4\sqrt{2}X + 2X^2 = 1$
$2X^2 + 4\sqrt{2}X + 3 = 0$.
Thus,the transformed equation is $2x^2 + 4\sqrt{2}x + 3 = 0$ (replacing $X$ with $x$).

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