Q34 / 90 · JEE Main 2018 (15 Apr) · Mathematics

If β is one of the angles between the normals to the ellipse x2+3y2=9 at the points 3cosθ,3sinθ and -3sinθ,3cosθ; θ∈0,π2; then 2cotβsin2θ is equal to :

  • A
    13
  • B
    34
  • Correct answer
    C
    23
  • D
    2

Solution

Given equation of ellipse is x29+y23=1

Normal at 3cosθ,3sinθ is

3secθ.x-3cosecθy=6

⇒Slope m1=3secθ3cosecθ=3tanθ

Normal at −3sinθ,3cosθ

-3cosecθ.x-3secθ.y=6

⇒Slope m2=-3cosecθ3secθ=-3cotθ

Angle between normal is β.

⇒tanβ=m1-m21+m1m2=3tanθ+3cotθ1-3=32sinθcosθ

⇒tanβ=3sin2θ⇒2cotβsin2θ=23

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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