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MathematicsEllipseTangent to ellipseMedium2 minPYQ_2015
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LetE1andE2be two ellipse whose centers are at the origin. The major axes ofE1and E2lie along the x - axis and the y - axis, respectively. Let S be the circlex2+y-12=2.The straight linex+y=3touches the curvesS, E1andE2atP, QandR,respectively. Suppose thatPQ=PR= 223.If e1ande2are the eccentricities ofE1andE2,respectively, then the correct expression(s) is(are)

Options:(select one or more)

Answer:
A, B
Solution:

Let Q be(x1, y1)
So equation tangent at Q will be
xx1+yy1-y+y1-1=0
Comparing withx+y=3
x1y1 (1,2)
So R and Q will be
1 ±223cos3π4, 2±223sin3π4
  Q 53 ,43 and 13 ,83
Let Q lies onx2 a2+ y2b2=1
So tangent at P is
5x3a2+4y3b2=1
Comparing withx+y=3
a2=5, b2=4 e1=15
And R lies onx2a12+y2b12=1
So tangent atx3a12+8y3b12=3
Comparing withx+y=3
   a12=1, b12=8     e2=78
   e12+e22=4340 and e1e2=7210

Stream:JEE_ADVSubject:MathematicsTopic:EllipseSubtopic:Tangent to ellipse
2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2015

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