Q22 / 54 · JEE Advanced 2020 (Paper 1) · Mathematics

Let a, b and λ be positive real numbers. Suppose P is an end point of the latus rectum of the parabola y 2 =4λx , and suppose the ellipse x 2 a 2 + y 2 b 2 =1 passes through the point P . If the tangents to the parabola and the ellipse at the point P are perpendicular to each other, then the eccentricity of the ellipse is

  • Correct answer
    A
    1 2
  • B
    12
  • C
    13
  • D
    25

Solution

Figure

y2=4λx⇒dydxP=1=m1

Also, x2a2+y2b2=1⇒dydxP=−b22a2=m2

Given both tangents are perpendicular.

⇒ m 1 ⋅ m 2 =−1⇒ b 2 =2 a 2

And a2=b21−e2

⇒1=2 1− e 2

⇒e=12

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

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