Q35 / 40 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Mathematics · Hyperbola

If two points P and Q lie on the hyperbola x2a2-y2b2=1 (a<b), whose centre C be such that CP is perpendicular to CQ, then the value of 1CP2+1CQ2 is

  • A
    b2-a22ab
  • B
    1a2+1b2
  • C
    2abb2-a2
  • Correct answer
    D
    1a2-1b2

Solution

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Let CP=r1 be inclined to transverse axis at an angle θ such that Pr1cos⁡θ, r1sin⁡θ lies on the hyperbola. Therefore,

r12 cos2⁡θa2-sin2⁡θb2=1

Replacing θ by 90o+θ, we get, 

r22 sin2⁡θa2-cos2⁡θb2=1

(where, CQ=r2)

⇒  1r12+1r22=cos2⁡θa2 -sin2⁡θb2+sin2⁡θa2-cos2⁡θb2

⇒  1r12+1r22=cos2⁡θ1a2-1b2+sin2⁡θ1a2-1b2

⇒  1r12+1r22=1a2-1b2

⇒  1CP2+1CQ2=1a2-1b2

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

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