Q49 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (25 Jun Shift 2) · Mathematics

The line y=x+1 meets the ellipse x24+y22=1 at two points P and Q. If r is the radius of the circle with PQ as diameter then 3r2 is equal to

  • Correct answer
    A
    20
  • B
    12
  • C
    11
  • D
    8

Solution

Plotting the diagram of given data we have,

Figure

Let P be the point -1+p2,p2

Since it lies on the ellipse x24+y22=1, we get 

-1+p224+p222=1 ⇒3p28-p22-34=0

Here p1-p22=2232-4-2=89+8=809

We know, p1-p22=PQ2

⇒ PQ2=809

Now r=PQ2⇒9r2=9PQ24=94×809=20

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

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