Q41 / 90 · JEE Main 2024 (31 Jan Shift 2) · Mathematics

Let P be a parabola with vertex  2, 3 and directrix 2x+y=6. Let an ellipse E:x2a2+y2b2=1, a>b of eccentricity 12 pass through the focus of the parabola P. Then the square of the length of the latus rectum of E, is

  • A
    3858
  • B
    3478
  • C
    51225
  • Correct answer
    D
    65625

Solution

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Let Z be the foot of perpendicular from vertex to directrix of parabola,

Now, finding Z we get,

⇒x-22=y-31=-4+3-64+1

⇒x-22=y-31=-15

⇒x-22=-15, y-31=-15

⇒x=125, y=165

⇒Z≡125,165

Eccentricity of ellipse is given as 12.

Now, finding b2 using eccentricity formula we get,

⇒b2=a21-e2=a22

So, equation of ellipse will be,

⇒14425a2+25625×a22=1 {as x,y≡125,165 }

⇒14425a2+51225a2=1

⇒65625a2=1

⇒a2=65625

⇒b2=32825

Length of latus rectum is given by,
L=2b2a.

⇒L=2×328256565

⇒L=6565

⇒L2=65625

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

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