JEE Main · 2019 · 12 Apr 2019 · Shift 1 · Ellipse

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If the normal to the ellipse at a point on it is parallel to the line, and the tangent to the ellipse at passes through then is equal to :
  1. (A)
  2. (B)✓ Correct
  3. (C)
  4. (D)

Answer: (B)

Solution

Write the ellipse as , with , and take . The normal at has slope . Setting this equal to the slope of the given line gives , so and . Then .

JEE Main · 2019 · 12 Apr 2019 · Shift 1 · Single correct option

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