Q93 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2022 (04 Jul Shift 1) · Mathematics

The eccentric angle of a point on the ellipse x2+3y2=6 lying at a distance of 2 units from its centre is

  • A
    π6
  • Correct answer
    B
    π4
  • C
    π3
  • D
    π2

Solution

The given equation of ellipse can be written in the form x262+y222=1.

Now let the eccentric angle of the point be θ, then its co-ordinates are 6cosθ,2sinθ.

Since the distance of the point from the centre is 2 units

∴ 6cosθ-02+2sinθ-02=4

⇒6cos2θ+21-cos2θ=4⇒4cos2θ=2

⇒  cosθ=±12    ∴  θ=π4 or 3π4

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

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