Q43 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (28 Jun Shift 1) · Mathematics

Let the eccentricity of the hyperbola H:x2a2-y2 b2=1 be 52 and length of its latus rectum be 62. If y=2x+c is a tangent to the hyperbola H, then the value of c2 is equal to

  • A
    18
  • Correct answer
    B
    20
  • C
    24
  • D
    32

Solution

Given equation of the hyperbola is x2a2-y2b2=1

If e is eccentricity of the hyperbola, then e2=1+b2a2

1+b2a2=52⇒b2=3a22

Length of the latus-rectum is given by 2b2a

i.e. 2b2a=62

2a×3a22=62

⇒a=22

and b2=32×8=12

⇒b=23

If y=mx+c is a tangent to the hyperbola, then c2=a2m2-b2

∴ c2=4×8-12

Hence c2=20

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

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