Let be a point on the hyperbola . If the normal at the point intersects the -axis at , then the eccentricity of the hyperbola is
- (A)
- (B)✓ Correct
- (C)
- (D)
Answer: (B)
Solution
The point lies on the hyperbola, so .
The equation of the normal at on the hyperbola is .
At , the normal is .
The slope of the normal is .
The normal passes through , so .
Substituting : , giving , so .
The eccentricity .
The equation of the normal at on the hyperbola is .
At , the normal is .
The slope of the normal is .
The normal passes through , so .
Substituting : , giving , so .
The eccentricity .
JEE Advanced · 2011 · 10 Apr 2011 · Paper 2 · Single correct option