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 :
- (A)
- (B)✓ Correct
- (C)
- (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