Q41 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (26 Jun Shift 2) · Mathematics

If m is the slope of a common tangent to the curves x216+y29=1 and x2+y2=12, then 12m2 is equal to

  • A
    6
  • Correct answer
    B
    9
  • C
    10
  • D
    12

Solution

Given,

x216+y29=1

we know that equation of tangent to the ellipse is

y=mx±a2 m2+b2

y=mx±16m2+9     ...1

x2+y2=12

Also equation of tangent to the circle is

y=mx±121+m2     ...2

Now, for common tangent equate eq.1 and 2

⇒16m2+9=121+m2

16m2-12m2=3

4m2=3

12m2=9

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

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