Q8 / 40 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Mathematics · Hyperbola

If the eccentricity of the hyperbola x2-y2sec2⁡α=5 is 3 times the eccentricity of the ellipse x2sec2⁡α+y2=25, then tan2⁡α is equal to

  • A
    2
  • Correct answer
    B
    1
  • C
    3
  • D
    12

Solution

Let eccentricity of the hyperbola x25-y25cos2⁡α=1 is
e12=1+b2a2=1+5cos2⁡α5=1+cos2⁡α;
Similarly, eccentricity of the ellipse x225cos2⁡α+y225=1 is

e22=1-25cos2⁡α25=sin2⁡α;

Putting e1=3e2⇒e12=3e22
⇒1+cos2⁡α=3sin2⁡α⇒2=4sin2⁡α
⇒sin⁡α=12⇒tan2⁡α=1

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

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