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71. The eccentricity of an ellipse is 2/3, latus 81. The equation of an ellipse whose eccentricity
rectum is 5 and centre is (0, 0). The equation is 1/2 and the vertices are (4, 0) and (10, 0) is
of the ellipse is (a) 3x2 + 4y2 − 42x + 120 = 0
x 2 y2 4x 2 4 y 2 (b) 3x2 + 4y2 + 42x + 120 = 0
(a) + =1 (b) + =1
81 45 81 45 (c) 3x2 + 4y2 + 42x − 120 = 0
x 2 y2 x 2 y2 (d) 3x2 + 4y2 − 42x − 120 = 0
(c) + =1 (d) + =5
9 5 45 81 82. The equation of the ellipse whose foci are
72. The equations of the directrices of the ellipse (+ 5, 0) and one of its directrix is 5x = 36, is
16x2 + 25y2 = 400 are x2 y2
x 2 y2 + =1
(a) 2x = + 25 (b) 5x = + 9 (a) + =1 (b)
36 11 6 11
(c) 3x = + 10 (d) 3x + 25 = 0 2 2
(c) x + y = 1 (d) None of these
73. The distance between the directrices of the 6 11
x2 y2 x2 y2
ellipse + = 1 is 83. In the ellipse +
= 1 the equation of
36 20 a 2 b2
(a) 8 (b) 12 (c) 18 (d) 24 a
diameter conjugate to the diameter y = x,
b
74. The position of the point (4, −3) with respect is
to the ellipse 2x2 + 5y2 = 20 is b a
(a) Outside the ellipse (b) On the ellipse (a) y = − x (b) y = − x
a b
(c) On the major axis (d) None of these b
(c) x = − y (d) None of these
75. If the eccentricity of an ellipse be 5/8 and the a
distance between its foci be 10, then its latus 84. An ellipse passes through the point (−−3, 1) and
rectum is
its eccentricity is 2 / 5 . The equation of the
(a) 39/4 (b) 12 (c) 15 (d) 37/2
ellipse is
76. The equation of the normal to the ellipse (a) 3x2 + 5y2 = 32 (b) 3x2 + 5y2 = 25
2 2
x y (c) 3x2 + y2 = 4 (d) 3x2 + y2 = 9
+ = 1 at the point (a cos θ, b sin θ) is
2
a b2 85. The equations of the tangents of the ellipse
ax by ax by
(a) − = a 2 − b2 (b) − = a 2 + b2 9x2 + 16y2 = 144 which passes through the
sinθ cos θ sinθ cos θ point (2, 3) is
ax by
(c) − = a 2 − b2 (a) y = 3, x + y = 5 (b) y = − 3, x − y = 5
cosθ sin θ
(c) y = 4, x + y = 3 (d) y = − 4, x − y = 3
ax by
(d) − = a 2 + b2 86. If the line y = 2x + λ be a tangent to the
cosθ sin θ
hyperbola 36 x2 - 25y2 = 3600, then λ =
77. Eccentricity of the ellipse 4x2 + y2 − 8x + 2y + 1
= 0 is (a) 16 (b) – 61 (c) + 16 (d) None
(a) 1/ 3 (b) 3 /2 (c) 1/2 (d) None 87. Let P be a variable point on the ellipse
78. The equation of the ellipse whose vertices are x2 y2
+ = 1 with foci F1 and F2. If A is the area
(+ 5, 0) and foci are (+ 4, 0) is a 2 b2
(a) 9x2 + 25y2 = 225 (b) 25x2 + 9y2 = 225 of the triangle PF1F2 , then maximum value of
2 2
(c) 3x + 4y = 192 (d) None of these A is
(a) ab (b) abe (c) e/ab (d) ab/e
79. For the ellipse 3x2 + 4y2 = 12, the length of latus
rectum is 88. The equation of ellipse whose distance
between the foci is equal to 8 and distance
(a) 3/2 (b) 3 (c) 8/3 (d) 3/ 2 between the directrix is 18, is
2 2
x y
80. For the ellipse + = 1 , the eccentricity is (a) 5x2 − 9y2 = 180 (b) 9x2 + 5y2 = 180
64 28
(a) 3/4 (b) 4/3 (c) 2/ 7 (d) 1/3 (c) x2 + 9y2 = 180 (d) 5x2 + 9y2 = 180
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99. The length of the latus rectum of an ellipse is

x2 y2
89. If the foci of the ellipse + = 1 and the 1/3 of the major axis. Its eccentricity is
16 b2
x2 y2 1 (a) 2/3 (b) 2/3 (c) (5 × 4 × 3)/73 (d) (3/4)4
hyperbola − = coincide, then the
144 81 25 x2 y2
value of b2 100. The angle of intersection of ellipse + =1
a2 b2
(a) 1 (b) 5 (c) 7 (d) 9 and circle x2 + y2 = ab, is
90. The eccentricity of the ellipse 9x2 + 5y2 − 30y = FG
a−b IJ a+bFG IJ
0 is H
(a) tan−1 ab K (b) tan−1 ab H K
(a) 1/3 (b) 2/3 (c) 3/4 (d) None FG
a+b IJ b−a FG IJ
91. The eccentricity of the ellipse 4x2 + 9y2 + 8x +
(c) tan−1
Hab K (d) tan−1
ab H K
36y + 4 = 0 is −
101. If a tangent having slope of 4/3 to the ellipse
(a) 5/6 (b) 3/5 (c) 2 /3 (d) 5 /3 x2 y2
+ = 1 intersects the major and minor
18 32
x2 y2
92. The ellipse +
= 1 and the straight line axes in points A and B respectively, then the
a 2 b2 area of ∆ OAB is equal to (O is centre of the
y = mx + c intersect in real points only if ellipse)
(a) a2 m2 < c2 − b2 (b) a2m2 > c2 − b2 (a) 12 sq. units (b) 48 sq. units
(c) a2m2 > c2 − b2 (d) c > b (c) 64 sq. units (d) 24 sq. units
93. The centre of an ellipse is C and PN is any 102. The distance of the point ‘θ θ’ on the ellipse
ordinate and A, A’ are the end points of major x2 y2
+ = 1 from a focus is
PN 2 a 2 b2
axis, then the value of is
AN . A' N (a) a (e + cos θ) (b) a (e − cos θ)
(a) b2/a2 (b) a2/b2 (c) a2 + b2 (d) 1 (c) a (1 + e cos θ) (d) a (1 + 2 e cos θ)
94. The eccentric angles of the extremities of latus 103. The point of contact of the tangent y = x + 2 to
x2 y2 the hyperbola 5x2 − 9y2 = 45 is
recta of the ellipse 2 + 2 = 1 are given by
a b (a) (9/2, 5/2) (b) (5/2, 9/2)
(a) tan−1 (+ ae/b) (b) tan−1 (+ be/a) (c) (− 9/2, − 5/2) (d) None of these
(c) tan−1 (+ b/ae) (d) tan−1 (+ a/be) 104. The vertices of a hyperbola are at (0, 0) and
95. The radius on the circle having its centre at (10, 0) and one of its foci is at (18, 0). The
(0, 3) and passing through the foci of the equation of the hyperbola is
x2 y2 x2 y2 ( x − 5) 2 y2
ellipse + = 1 is (a) − =1 (b) − =1
16 9 25 144 25 144
(a) 3 (b) 3.5 (c) 4 (d) 12 x 2 (y − 5) 2 ( x − 5) 2 (y − 5) 2
(c) − =1 (d) − =1
96. The length of the latus rectum of the ellipse 25 144 25 144
x2 y2 105. The eccentricity of a hyperbola passing
+ = 1 is
36 49 through the points (3, 0), (3 2 , 2) will be
(a) 98/6 (b) 72/7 (c) 72/14 (d) 98/12
(a) 13 (b) 13 / 3 (c) 13 /4 (d) 13 /2
97. The equation of the ellipse whose one focus is
at (4, 0) and whose eccentricity is 4/5, is 106. If the latus rectum of an hyperbola be 8 and
eccentricity be 3/ 5 , then the equation of the
x2 y2 x2 y2
(a) + =1 (b) + =1 hyperbola is
32 52 52 32 (a) 4x2 − 5y2 = 100 (b) 5x2 − 4y2 = 100
x2 y2 x2 y2 2 2
(c) + =1 (d) 2 + 2 = 1 (c) 4x + 5y = 100 (d) None of these
52 4 2 4 5 107. The equations of the transverse and conjugate
98. If the length of the major axis of an ellipse is axis of the hyperbola 16x2 − y2 + 64x + 4y + 44 =
three times the length of its minor axis, then 0 are
its eccentricity is (a) x = 2, y + 2 = 0 (b) x = 2, y = 2
(a) 1/3 (b) 1/ 3 (c) 1/ 2 (d) 2 2 /3 (c) y = 2, x + 2 = 0 (d) None of these
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108. The equation x2 + 4xy + y2 + 2x + 4y + 2 = 0 (a) 3 x + 2y = 25 (b) x + y = 25

represents
(c) y + 2x = 25 (d) 2x + 3 y = 25
(a) An ellipse (b) A pair of straight lines
(c) A hyperbola (d) None of these 120. The equations of tangents to the hyperbola
3x2 − 4y2 = 12 which cuts equal intercepts
109. The equation x2 − 16xy − 11y2 − 12x + 6y + 21 =
from the axes, are
0 represents
(a) y + x = + 1 (b) y − x = + 1
(a) Parabola (b) Ellipse
(c) 3x + 4y = + 1 (d) 3x − 4y = + 1
(c) Hyperbola (d) Two straight lines
110. If 5x 2 + λλy 2 = 20 represents a rectangular 121. The length of the transverse axis of a
hyperbola, then λ equals hyperbola is 7 and it passes through the point
(5, −2). The equation of the hyperbola is
(a) 5 (b) 4 (c) − 5 (d) None
4 2 196 2 49 2 51 2
111. Centre of hyperbola 9x2 − 16y2 + 18x + 32y − (a) x − y =1 (b) x − y =1
151 = 0 is 49 51 4 196
4 2 51 2
(a) (1, − 1) (b) (− 1, 1) (c) (−1, −1) (d) (1, 1) (c) x − y =1 (d) None of these
49 196
112. The eccentricity of the hyperbola can never 122. The equation of the hyperbola whose
be equal to conjugate axis is 5 and the distance between
(a) 9/5 (b) 2 1 / 9 (c) 3 1 / 8 (d) 2 the foci is 13, is
113. The eccentricity of the hyperbola x − y2 = 25
2 (a) 25x2 − 144 y2 = 900 (b) 144x2 − 25y2 = 900
2 2
(c) 144x + 25y = 900 (d) 25x2 + 144y2 = 900
is
123. Curve xy = c2 is said to be
(a) 2 (b) 1/ 2 (c) 2 (d) 1 + 2
(a) Parabola (b) Rectangular hyperbola
114. The eccentricity of the hyperbola 2x2 − y2 = 6 (c) Hyperbola (d) Ellipse
is 124. The locus of the middle points of the chords of
(a) 2 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 3 hyperbola 3x2 − 2y2 + 4x − 6y = 0 parallel to y =
115. The equation of the hyperbola whose foci are 2x is
−4, 4) and eccentricity 2 is given by
(6, 4) and (− (a) 3x − 4y = 4 (b) 3y − 4x + 4 = 0
(a) 12x2 − 4y2 − 24x + 32y − 127 = 0 (c) 4x − 4y = 3 (d) 3x − 4y = 2
(b) 12x2 + 4y2 + 24x − 32y − 127 = 0 125. The equation of the hyperbola referred to its
axes as axes of coordinate and whose distance
(c) 12x2 − 4y2 − 24 x − 32y + 127 = 0
between the foci is 16 and eccentricity is 2 , is
(d) 12x2 − 4y2 + 24x + 32y + 127 = 0 (a) x2 − y2 = 16 (b) x2 − y2 = 32
116. The condition that the straight line lx + my = n (c) x2 − 2y2 = 16 (d) y2 − x2 = 16
may be a normal to the hyperbola b2x2 − a2y2 = 126. The coordinates of the foci of the rectangular
a2b2 is given by hyperbola xy = c2 are
(a) (+ c, + c) (b) (+ c 2 , + c 2 )
a2 b2 (a 2 + b2 ) 2 l2 m2 (a 2 + b2 ) 2
(a) − = (b) − = (c) (+ c/ 2 , + c/ 2 ) (d) None of these
l2 m2 n2 a2 b2 n2
127. The distance between the foci of a hyperbola
a2 b2 (a 2 − b2 ) 2 l2 m2 (a 2 − b2 ) 2 is double the distance between its vertices and
(c) + = (d) + = the length of its conjugate axis is 6. The
l2 m2 n2 a2 b2 n2 equation of the hyperbola referred to its axes
117. The difference of the focal distances of any as axes of coordinates is
point on the hyperbola 9x2 − 16y2 = 144 is (a) 3x2 − y2 = 3 (b) x2 − 3y2 = 3
(a) 8 (b) 7 (c) 6 (d) 4 (c) 3x − y = 9
2 2 (d) x2 − 3y2 = 9
118. The latus rectum of the hyperbola 9x2 − 16y2 − x 2 (y - 2)2
128. Foci of the hyperbola − = 1 are
18x − 32y − 151 = 0 is 16 9
(a) 9/4 (b) 9 (c) 3/2 (d) 9/2 (a) (5, 2), (− 5, 2) (b) (5, 2), (5, − 2)
119. The equation of the normal to the hyperbola (c) (5, 2), (− 5, – 2) (d) None of these
129. The equation of the tangent to the hyperbola
x2 y2 4y2 = x2 − 1 at the point (1, 0) is
− = 1 at the point (8, 3 3 ) is
16 9 (a) x = 1 (b) y = 1 (c) y = 4 (d) x = 4
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130. If the centre, vertex and focus of a hyperbola

x2 y2
(0, 0), (4, 0) and (6, 0) respectively, then the 137. For hyperbola − = 1 which of the
equation of the hyperbola is cos 2α sin 2α
following remains constant with change in ‘α α’
(a) 4x2 − 5y2 = 8 (b) 4x2 − 5y2 = 80
(a) Abscissae of vertices (b) Absciessae of foci
(c) 5x2 − 4y2 = 80 (d) 5x2 − 4y2 = 8
131. If the two tangent drawn on hyperbola (c) Eccentricity (d) Directrix
x2 y2 138. The area of the quadrilateral formed by the
− = 1 in such a way that the product of
a 2 b2 tangents at the end points of latus rectum to
their gradients is c2, then they intersect on x2 y2
the curve. the ellipse + = 1 is
9 5
(a) y2 + b2 = c2 (x2 − a2) (b) y2 + b2 = c2 (x2 + a2) (a) 27/4 sq. unit (b) 9 sq. units
(c) ax2 + by2 = c2 (d) None of these (c) 27/2 sq. unit (d) 27 sq. units
132. If m1 and m2 are the slopes of the tangents to 139. The focal chord to y2 = 16x is tangent to (x - 6)2
x2 y2 + y2 = 2, then the possible values of the slope
the hyperbola − = 1 which pass through
25 16 of this chord, are
the point (6, 2), then
(a) {-1, 1} (b) {- 2, 2} (c) {- 2, 1/2} (d) {2, - 1/2}
(a) m1 + m2 = 24/11 (b) m1 m2 = − 20/11
(d) m1 m2 = 11/20 x2
(c) m1 + m2 = 48/11 140. Tangent is drawn to ellipse + y 2 = 1 at
133. The auxilliary equation of circle of hyperbola e j 27
3 3cosθ, sinθ , (where θ ∈ (0, π/2). Then the
x 2
y 2 value of θ such that sum of intercepts on axes
−= 1 is made by this tangent is minimum, is
2
a b2
(a) x2 + y2 = a2 (b) x2 + y2 = b2 (a) π/3 (b) π/6 (c) π/8 (d) π/4
(c) x2 + y2 = a2 + b2 (d) x2 + y2 = a2 − b2 x2 y2
141. The directrix of the hyperbola is − =1
134. The line 3x − 4y = 5 is a tangent to the hyperbola 9 4
x2 − 4y2 = 5. The point of contact is (a) x =
9
(b) y =
9
(c) x =
6
(d) y =
6
(a) (3, 1) (b) (2, 1/4) (c) (1, 3) (d) None 13 13 13 13
142. The locus of the intersection point of x cos α -
135. A hyperbola passes through the points (3, 2)
y sin α = a and x sin α - y cos α = b is
and (−−17, 12) and has its centre at origin and
transverse axis is along x− −axis. The length of (a) Ellipse (b) Hyperbola
its transverse axis is (c) Parabola (d) None of these
(a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 6 (d) None 143. The sum of focal distances of any point on the
136. The normal at the point (bt 1 2bt 1 ) on a 2, ellipse with major and minar axes as 2a and
parabola meets the parabola again in the point 2b respectively, is equal to
(bt22, 2bt2), then (a) 2a (b) 2 (a/b) (c) 2 (b/a) (d) b2/a
2 2 144. The point of the parabola y2 = 18x, for which
(a) t2 = - t1 - (b) t2 = - t1 +
t1 t1 the ordinate is three times the abscissa, is
2 2 (a) (6, 2) (b) (- 2, -6) (c) (3, 18) (d) (2, 6)
(c) t2 = t1 - (d) t2 = t1 +
t1 t1

SOLUTIONS
b2 Ans. 72. (d) Equation of the ellipse is 16 x2 + 25y2 = 400
Ans. 71. (b) e the eccentricity of an ellipse is e = 1 −
a2 x 2 y2 b2 16 3
=1−
(2/3)2 (b2/a2)
and Latus Rectum is 2b2/a
= 5. or + = 1 by this e = 1 − 2 = 1 − =
25 16 a 25 5
Which gives a = 81/4 and b = 45/4. Hence the equation of 5
⇒ Directrices are x ± = 0 or 3x + 25 = 0
x 2 y2 4x 2 4y 2 3/5
ellipse is + = 1 or + =1
81 45 81 45 x 2 y2
Ans. 73. (c) Equation of the ellipse + =1
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Ans. 82. (a) Foci are (+ ae, 0) ≡ (+ 5, 0) and Directrix is

b2
by this a = 6 and b = 2 5 and as e = 1 − . 5x = 36 or x = 36/5 ≡ x = a/e ⇒ a/e = 36/5 and ae = 5 so
a2
25 11
So e = 16 = 4 = 2 . But directrices are x = + a/e. a = 6 and e = 5/6. So b = a 1 − e2 or b = 6 1 − =6
36 36
36 3 3
6 6
Hence distance between them is 2 . = 18. or 11, b = 11 . Hence equation of ellipse is
2/3 6
2 2
Ans. 74. (a) By Substituting the coordinates of the point x y
+ = 1.
in ellipse 2x2 + 5y2 = 20 or in 2x2 + 5y2 = 20 or in 2x2 + 36 11
5y2 − 20 = 0 we get the value s1 > 0. So the point lies Ans. 83. (a) In an ellipse both the diameters are
outside the ellipse. perpendicular to each other and by the condition m1 ×
10 m2 = − 1 we will have the equation of the congugate
Ans. 75. (a) a = = 8 as length between foci = diameter to y = (a/b) x as y = (−
(−b/a) x.
2 × (5 / 8)
Ans. 84. (a) By trial and error we see that the equation
25 8 39 in choice (a) only satisfies the coordinates of point (−3,
10 and e = 5/8. b = 8 1 − = and latus rectum
64 8
x 2 y2
=
2 b2 2 × 39 39
= = 1) so 3x2 + 5y2 = 32 can be written as 32 + 32 = 1 .
a 8 4 3 5
Ans. 76. (c) We know that the equation of the normal
x 2 y2 b2 32 3 2
to the ellipse 2 + 2 = 1 at the point (a cos θ, b sin θ) is By this e = 1 − 2
.e = 1− × = .
a b a 5 32 5
a x sec θ − b y cosec θ = a2 − b2 This value is equal to the value given in equation so the
Ans. 77. (b) The equation of the ellipse is choice is (a).
4x2 + y2 − 8x + 2y + 1 = 0 which can be written as Ans. 85. (a) A line passing through the point (2, 3) is
(2x − 2)2 + (y + 1)2 + 1 − 1 − 4 = 0 y − 3 = m (x − 2) or y − mx = 3 − 2m.
or (2x − 2)2 + (y + 1)2 = − 1 + 1 + 4 But as it is a tangent to the ellipse so m = 0 or − 1.
( 2x − 2) 2 ( y + 1)2 Hence tangents are y = 3 and x + y = 5.
(2x − 2)2 + (y + 1)2 = 4 or + =1 Ans. 86. (c) If y = 2x + λ is tangent to given hyperbola,
4 4
( x − 1)2 ( y + 1)2 1 3 3
or + = 1 or e = 1 − or e = = then λ = ± a 2 m 2 − b2 = ± (100)( 4) − 144 = ± 256 = ±16
1 4 4 4 2
Ans. 78. (a) Vertices in an ellipse are (+ a, 0) then foci Ans. 87. (b) Area of P F1 F2 = 1/2 (F1, F2) × PL
(+ ae, 0) so when vertices are (+ 5, 0) then = 5 and foci (where PL is the perpendicular from P to major axis)
b 2
(+ 4, 0) gives e = 4/5. Therefore b = 5 (3/5) = 3. = 1/2 (2 ae) × y = ae × a − x2 .
a
x 2 y2 9x 2 + 25y 2
Hence equation is + = 1 or =1 Area A = eb a 2 − x 2 . Which will be maximum when
25 9 25 × 9
or 9x2 + 25y2 = 225. x = 0. Thus the maximum value of A = abe.
Ans. 79. (b) Equation of the ellipse is given 3x2 + 4y2 = Ans. 88. (d) Distance between two foci of an ellipse
3x 2 4 y 2 x 2 y2 = 2ae = 8 (given) and distance between the directrices is
12 can be written as + = 1 or + = 1 and
12 12 4 3 2a 2ae × 2a
2b 2
2×3 = 18, = 8 × 18. So a = 4 × 9 = 6.
Latus rectum = = = 3. e e
a 2 4 6
Ans. 80. (a) From the equation of the ellipse e = 2/3 and b = a 1 − e2 ⇒ e = 6 1 − = 5 =2 5
9 3
b2 = 28 and a2 = 64 and eccentricity is e2 = 1 − (b2/a2) x 2
y 2
Hence the equation is + = 1 ⇒ 5x2 + 9y2 = 180
⇒ e2 = 36/64 or e = 3/4. 36 20
Ans. 81. (a) The vertices are (4, 0) and (10, 0) so major Ans. 89. (c) Equation of the Hyperbola is
axis = 6 = 2a or a = 3 and as e = 1/2 so b = a 1 − e2 . x2 y2 1 x2 y2
− = or − =1
1 3 3 144 81 25 144 81
b=3 1− = and centre is (7, 0). Equation of ellipse
4 2 25 25
2
( x − 7) ( y − 0) 2 ( x − 7)2 4 y 2
is + = 1 = + =1 144 81 81 225 15
(3) 2 (3 3 / 2) 2 a= and b = ⇒ e1 = 1 + = =
9 27 25 25 144 144 12
⇒ 3x2 + 4y2 − 42x + 120 = 0.
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x 2 y2 x2 y2 ⇒ e1 = . So foci will be (ae1, 0) or (12/5 × 5/4, 0)
+ =1⇒ + =1. 4
25 9 52 32 = (3, 0). Therefore focus of ellipse is (4e, 0) ≡ (3, 0)
Ans. 98. (d) According to the given condition major axis
Which gives e = 3/4. So b2 = 16 1 −
LM
9
=7
OP
= 3. Minor Axis 2a = (2b) × 3.
2 2
N
16 Q
a2 = 9b2 = 9a2 (1 − e2) ⇒ e = Ans. 90. (b) Given equation of ellipse can be written as
e j
3 2
5y − 3 5
e j
2 2
Ans. 99. (b) Latus rectum = 1/3 Major axis. 9x2 + 5 y − 3 5 = 45. or 9x + =1
2 b2 2a 45 45
= = ⇒ a2 = 3b2 ⇒ a2 = 3b2 = 3a2 (1 − e2) x 2
5( y − 3) 2
x 2
( y − 3) 2
a 3 or + = 1 or + =1
or a2 = 3b2 (1 − e2) ⇒ 1/3 = 1 − e2 or e2 = 2/3 or e = 2 / 3 5 45 5 9
So a2 = 5 and b2 = 9 so e = 2/3.
ab − y 2 y2 Fa − b I = a − b 2 2
Ans. 100. (d)
a 2
+
b 2 GH a b JK a
= 1 or y 2
2 2
Ans. 91. (d) Equation of the ellipse can be written as
4x2 + 8x + 4 + 9y2 + 36y + 36 = 36
F ab I and x F a b I La b , b a O
H a + bJK MMN a + b a + b PPQ
2 2
=G
H a + bJK
=G
2 2 ( 2x + 2) 2 (3 y + 6) 2 (x + 1) 2 ( y + 2) 2
or y or + = 1, + =1
36 36 9 4
− b2 x b b −b a b2 5
Slope of T at ellipse = =− = e= 1− =
2
a y aa a2 b a 2 3
x a Ans. 92. (c) When the ellipse and the st. line cuts at
Slope of T at circle = − = −
real points then c2 < a2 m2 + b2 ⇒ a2 m2 > c2 − b2
LM OP
y b
2
a b a
θ = tan −1
−
MMb
+
a 2 b
= tan−1
b−a PP LM OP Ans. 93. (a) Let the equation of the ellipse be
x2 y2
MMN
1+
2
b a
.
ab
PPQ N Q a 2 b2
+ = 1 ⇒ P = (a cos θ, b sin θ) ⇒ A/A’ = (+ a, 0).
2 b
a N = (a cos θ, 0). N is the perp. from P to axis.
Ans. 101. (d) Let P (x1, y1) be a point on the ellipse
PN = b sin θ and AN = a (1 − cos θ), A’N = a (1 + cos θ)
x 2 y2 x 2 y 2
+ =1 ⇒ 1 + 1 =1. PN 2 b2 sin 2 θ b2
18 32 18 32 = =
xx1 yy1 ANA ' N a 2 (1 − cos θ )(1 + cos θ ) a 2
The equation of the tangent at (x1, y1) is + =1. x2 y2
18 32 = 1 and +
18 FG32 IJ FG IJ Ans. 94. (c) Equation of the ellipse is
a 2 b2
This meets the axes at A
x1
, 0 and B 0,
Hy1
.
K H K coordinates of any point on it whose eccentric angle is θ
are (a cos θ, b sin θ) the coordinates of the end points of
It is given that slope of the tangent at (x1, y1) is − 3/4.
b2
x 32 4 x1 3 x y latus rectum are (ae, + 2 ). ∴ a cos θ = ae and b sin θ
Hence – 1 . = − .⇒ = ⇒ 1 = 1 = k (say) a
18 y1 3 y1 4 3 4 b2 b b
∴ x1 = 3k, y1 = 4k. Putting x1, y1 in (i), we get k2 = 1.
= + 2 ⇒ tan θ = + ⇒ θ = tan−1 [ + ]
a ae ae
Now area of ∆ OAB = 1/2 OA . OB x 2 y2
Ans. 95. (c) Equation of the ellipse is + = 1 so a
1 18 32 1(18)(32) 1(18)(32) 24 16 9
= . . = = = = 24 (Q k2 = 1) = 4 and b = 3 and coordinates of foci are (+ ae, 0) by the
2 x1 y1 2( x1 y1 ) 2(3k)(4k) k2 relation b2 = a2 (1 − e2) ⇒ 9 = 16 (1 − e2) which gives
Ans. 102. (c) Focal distance of any point P (x, y) on the 7
ellipse is equal to SP = a + ex. Here x = a cos θ. e=+ , foci are (+ 7 , 0) and radius
4
Hence SP = a + ae cos θ = a (1 + e cos θ)
= ( 7 − 0) 2 + ( 0 − 3) 2 = 7 + 9 = 16 = 4
x 2 y2
Ans. 103. (c) Hyperbola is − = 1 .Hence point of x 2 y2
−9(1) LM −5
9
−9 −5
5
OP L OP Ans. 96. (b) Equation of the ellipse is 36 + 49 = 1 from
contact is ≡
Q MN
≡
9−5
,
N 9-5 2 2
,
Q this a = 6 and b = 7 as b > a, so the length of the latus
rectum = 2a2/b = 2 × (36/7) = 72/7.
Ans. 104. (b) 2a = 10 ∴ a = 5, ae − a = 8 or
Ans. 97. (b) Foci is (ae, 0) ≡ (4, 0) so here ae = 4 and
8 13 13 2 12
e=1+ = ∴ b=5 −1 = 5 × = 12 and centre eccentricity is 4/5. So e = 4/5. a = 5 and b2 = a2 (1 − e2)
5 5 2 5
5 16
of hyperbola ≡ (5, 0). b2 = 25 (1 − ) = 9. So the equation of the ellipse is
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(x − 5) 2 (y − 0) 2 (x − 5)2 (y)2 aFG −nIJ and tanθ = b FG − n IJ

⇒
52
−
122
=1 ⇒
25
−
144
=1 secθ =
H
l a + b2
2 K mHa + b K
2 2

ea j
2
2
9 18 4 a 2
b 2 + b2
Ans. 105. (b) = 1 ⇒ a = 3 and − = 1 ⇒ b2 = 4 Hence eliminating θ, we get − =
a2 a 2
b2
l2 m2 n2
4 13 x 2 y2
Therefore, e = 1+ = Ans. 117. (a) The hyperbola is − =1.
9 3 16 9
2 b2 3 b2 4 b2 We have difference of focal distances = 2a = 8.
Ans. 106. (a) = 8 and = 1+ or =
a 5 a2 5 a2 Ans. 118. (d) 9x2 − 18x + 9 − 16y2 − 32y − 16 = 144.
⇒ a = 5, b = 2 5 . Hence the required equation of ( x − 1)2 ( y + 1) 2
⇒ − =1
x 2 y2 16 9
hyperbola is − = 1 ⇒ 4x2 − 5y2 = 100. 2 b2 2 × 9 9
25 20 ⇒ Latus rectum = = =
Ans. 107. (c) (4x + 8)2 − (y − 2)2 = − 44 + 64 − 4 a 4 2
Ans. 119. (d) Applying the formula, the required
16( x + 2 )2 ( y − 2) 2
⇒ − = 1 . Transverse and conjugate 16x 9y
16 16 normal is + = 16 + 9 i.e. 2x + 3 y = 25
axes are y = 2, x = − 2. 8 3 3 x y
Ans. 108. (c) h2 > ab and Ans. 120. (b) The tangent at (h, k) is − =1
4/ h 3/ k
∆ = (1) (1) (2) + 2 (2) (1) (2) − (1) (2)2 − (1) (1)2 − 2 (2)2 < 0. 4 3 h 4
⇒ = ⇒ = ........... (i)
Hence it is a hyperbola. h k k 3
and 3h2 − 4k2 = 12 ...........(ii)
Ans. 109. (c) ∆ ≠ 0, h2 > ab.
As point (h, k) lies on it, using (i) and (ii),
Ans. 110. (c) Since the general equation of second
degree represents a rectangular hyperbola, if ∆ ≠ 0, h2 > we get the tangent as y − x = + 1.
ab and coefficient of x2 + coefficient of y2 = 0. Therefore Ans. 121. (c) Given transverse axis of hyperbola = 7
the given equation represents a rectangular hyperbola, ⇒ 2a = 7 or a = 7/2. Also hyperbola passes through
if λ + 5 = 0 i.e. λ = – 5. (5, −2).Now by trial and error from choice (c)
Ans. 111. (b) Centre is given by
FG hf − bg , gh − af IJ = FG +16.9 , −9(16) IJ = (−1, 1)
4 2 51 2 4 51
x − y =1 ⇒ (25) − (4) = 1
H ab − h ab − h K H −916 −9(16) K
49 196 49 196
2 2 . 49 7
⇒ a2 = ⇒a=
Ans. 112. (b) Since e > 1 always for hyperbola and 4 2
2/3 < 1. Ans. 122. (a) Conjugate axis is 5 and distance between
foci = 13 ⇒ 2b = 5 and 2ae = 13. Now, also we know for
x 2 y2
Ans. 113. (a) − = 1 eccentricity = 2 as a = b. hyperbola b2 = a2 (e2 − 1)
25 25
25 (13)2 2 169 13
x2 y2 ⇒ = ( e − 1) ⇒ e2 = ⇒e=
Ans. 114. (d) − = 1 ⇒ a 2 = 3 and b2 = 6. 4 4e 2 144 12
(6 / 2) 6
x2 y2
b2 or a = 6, b = 5/2 or hyperbola is − =1
Therefore e = +1 ⇒ e = 3 36 25 / 4
a2 Ans. 123. (b) xy = c2. Rectangular hyperbola a2 = b2.
Ans. 115. (a) Foci are (6, 4) and (−4, 4), e =2 and centre Ans. 124. (a) Let P (x1, y1) be the middle point of the
FG
6−4 IJ
is
H
2 K
, 4 = (1, 4 ) ⇒ 6 = 1 + ae ⇒ ae = 5 chord of the hyperbola 3x2 − 2y2 + 4x − 6y = 0.
∴ Equation of the chord is T = S1
⇒ a = 5/2 and b = (5/2) 3 . Hence the required equation
i.e. 3xx1 − 2yy1 + 2 (x + x1) − 3 (y + y1) = 0
( x − 1) 2 ( y − 4 ) 2
is − =1 or (3x1 + 2) x – (2y1 + 3)y + (2x1 – 3y1) = 0
( 25 / 4 ) (75 / 4 )
or 12x2 − 4y2 − 24x + 32y − 127 = 0 If this chord is parallel to line y = 2x, then m1 = m2
3x1 + 2
Ans. 116. (a) Any normal to the hyperbola is ⇒− = 2 ⇒ 3x1 − 4 y1 = 4 .
ax by −( 2y1 + 3 )
+ = a 2 + b2 .......(i) But it is given by Hence the locus of the middle point (x1, y1) is
sec θ tan θ
3x – 4y = 4.
lx + my + n = 0 ......(ii). Comparing (i) and (ii), we get
Ans. 125. (b) 2ae = 16, e = 2 ⇒ a=4 2
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and b = 4 2 and b = 4 2 . Therefore, equation is Ans. 135. (a) Let the equation of hyperbola is
x2 y2 x 2 y2
− = 1 ⇒ x2 − y2 = 32. − = 1 . But it passes through (3, 2)
(4 2 )2 (4 2 )2 a 2 b2
Ans. 126. (b) xy = c2 as c2 = a2/2. Coordinates of focus 9 4
⇒ 2 − 2 = 1 ........(i) . Also it passes through (− 17, 12)
are (ae cos 45o, ae sin 45o) = (c 2 , c 2 ) a b
2
(∴ e = 2 and a = c 2 a). ( −17) (12) 2
⇒ − = 1 ......(ii) . Solving these, we get a = 1
−c 2 , − c 2 )
Similarly other focus is (− a2 b2
Ans. 127. (c) According to given conditions, 2ae = 2. 2a and b = 2 . Hence length of transverse axis = 2a = 2.
or e = 2 and 2b = 6 ⇒ b = 3. Hence a = 3/ 3 = 3 . 2
Ans. 136. (a) By fundamental theorem. t2 = - t1 -
x 2 y2 t1
Therefore, equation is − = 1 ⇒ 3x2 – y2 = 9
3 9
9 Ans. 137. (b) ae = a 2 + b2 = cos2 α + sin 2 α = 1
Ans. 128. (a) a = 4, b = 3 ⇒ = (e2 − 1) ⇒ e = 5/4.
16 Ans. 138. (d) By symmetry the quadrilateral is a
Vertex is (0, 2). Hence focus is (+ ae, 2) = (+ 5, 2).
rhombus. So area is four times the area of the right angled
Ans. 129. (a) The equation of the tangent to triangle formed by the tangent and axes in the Ist
4y2 = x2 − 1 at (1, 0) is 4 (y × 0) = x × 1 − 1
quadrant. Now, ae = a 2 − b2 ⇒ ae = 2.
or x − 1 = 0 or x = 1.
Ans. 130. (c) Centre (0, 0), vertex (4, 0) ⇒ Tangent (in first quadrent) any end of latus rectum
⇒ a = 4 and focus (6, 0) ⇒ ae = 4 (2, 5/3) is
2
x+
5y
= 1 i.e.
x y
+ =1.
⇒ e = 3/2. Therefore b = 2 5 . 9 35 9/ 2 3
Hence required equation is 1 9
Area = 4. . .3 = 27 sq. units.
2 2
x 2 y2
− = 1 ⇒ 5x2 – 4y2 = 80 Ans. 139. (a) From diagram θ = 45o ⇒ Slop = + 1
16 20
Ans. 131. (a) Let (h, k) be the point of intersection.
F 2 2 IF 2 2 I
By SS1 = T2. G x − y − 1J G h − k − 1J = L hx − ky − 1O
2
2
2

H a2 b2 K H a2 b2 K MN a 2 b2 PQ
θ
(4, 0) 2 (6, 0)

L h k − 1 − h OP −y LM h − k − 1 + k OP+.........= 0
⇒x M −
2
2 2 2
2
2 2 2 x cosθ
+ y sin θ = 1. Sum of intercepts
MN a a b a a PQ MNa b b b b PQ
Ans. 140. (b)
4 2 2 2 4 2 2 4 2 4 3 3
3 3 sec θ + cosec θ = f (θ) (say)
Coefficient of x 2
We know that m1 m2 = 3 3 sin 3 θ − cos3 θ
Coefficient of y 2 f ’ (θ) = θ) is minimum.
. At θ = π/6, f (θ
k2 1 sin 2 θ.cos2 θ
+
Fk 2
+ b2 I=c Ans. 141. (a) Directrix of hyperbola x = (a/e)
GH h JK
2 2
⇒ m1 m 2 = a b a2 2
⇒
h2 1 2
− a2 b2 + a 2 b2 + a 2
− Where e = =
a 2 b2 b2 a2 a
or (y2 + b2) = c2 (x2 − a2). a2 9 9
directrix x = = ⇒x=
Ans. 132. (a) The line through (6, 2) is y − 2 = m (x − 6) a 2 + b2 9+4 13
⇒ y = mx + 2 − 6m. Now from condition of tangency Ans. 142. (d) x cos α - y sin α = a, x sin α - y cos α = b
(2 − 6m)2 = 25 m2 − 16 intersection points are
⇒ 36 m2 + 4 − 24m − 25m2 + 16 = 0 a cos α − b sin α a sin α − b cos α
h= , k= . Then the locus
− 24m + 20 = 0. cos 2α cos 2α
⇒ 11m2
of point (h, k) is x4 + y4 - 2x2 y2 = (a2 + b2) (x2 + y2) + 4
Its roots are m1 and m2, therefore abxy, which is not a locus of any given curves.
m1 + m2 = 24/11 and m1 m2 = 20/11. Ans. 143. (a) Sum of focal distances of a point in an
Ans. 133. (a) The equation is (x − 0)2 + (y − 0)2 = a2. ellipse is always equal to length of major axis of that
Ans. 134. (a) Suppose point of contact be (h, k), then ellipse. By fundamental property of ellipse.
tangent is hx − 4ky − 5 ≡ 3x − 4y − 5 = 0. or h = 3, k = 1. Ans. 144. (d) Suppose y = 3x then (3x)2 = 18 x
Hence the point of contact is (3, 1).
⇒ 9 x2 = 18 x ⇒ x = 2 and y = 6.