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If the points of intersection of two distinct conics x²+y²=4b and (x²)/(16)+(y²)/(b²)=1 lie on the curve y²=3x² then 3√(3) times the area of the rectangle formed by the intersection points is

Numerical Answer Type:
Enter a numerical value Answer: 432 to 432 +4 marks

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula
Area of a rectangle bounded by x = ± x₁, y = ± y₁ is (2x₁)(2y₁) = 4x₁y₁
Core Logic

Since the points of intersection of the circle x²+y²=4b and the ellipse (x²)/(16)+(y²)/(b²)=1 satisfy the curve y² = 3x², we can substitute y² = 3x² into the circle equation to find these coordinates entirely in terms of b.

Substitute y² = 3x² into x² + y² = 4b: x² + 3x² = 4b

4x² = 4b ⇒ x² = b

Since y² = 3x², substituting x²=b gives: y² = 3b

Now, these points (x²=b, y²=3b) must also lie perfectly on the ellipse. Substitute them into the ellipse equation:

(b)/(16) + (3b)/(b²) = 1 (b)/(16) + (3)/(b) = 1
Step 1: Solve for Parameter b

Multiply the equation by 16b: b² + 48 = 16b

b² - 16b + 48 = 0

(b-4)(b-12) = 0 This gives two candidate values: b=4 and b=12.

Check conditions: The problem specifically declares "two distinct conics". If b=4, the circle becomes x²+y²=16 and the ellipse becomes (x²)/(16)+(y²)/(16)=1 (which is identically x²+y²=16). The conics would coincide and not be distinct. Thus, reject b=4. We must use b=12.

Step 2: Calculate Coordinates and Area

With b=12, extract the point coordinates:

x² = 12 ⇒ x = ± 2√(3) y² = 36 ⇒ y = ± 6

The four intersection points form a symmetrical rectangle in the cartesian plane with dimensions: Length = 2|x| = 2(2√(3)) = 4√(3) Width = 2|y| = 2(6) = 12

Area of the rectangle = (4√(3)) × 12 = 48√(3).

Step 3: Evaluate Final Expression

The question asks for 3√(3) times the area of the rectangle:

3√(3) × (48√(3)) = 3 × 48 × 3 = 144 × 3 = 432
Pattern Recognition

When intersection points of shapes are constrained to lie on a third curve (like y²=kx²), substitute the 3rd curve into the simplest conic first to lock x² and y² as scalars, then test those scalars strictly on the remaining complex conic.

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Q8 jee_main_2026_23_january_evening Family of Curves
If the points of intersection of the ellipses x² + 2y² - 6x - 12y + 23 = 0 and 4x² + 2y² - 20x - 12y + 35 = 0 lie on a circle of radius r and centre (a, b), then the value of ab + 18r² is
  • A. 53
  • B. 51
  • C. 52
  • D. 55

Solution

Related Formula

The equation of a family of curves passing through the intersection of two conics S₁ = 0 and S₂ = 0 is S₁ + λ S₂ = 0. For this resulting curve to be a circle, the coefficient of x² must equal the coefficient of y², and the coefficient of the xy term must be zero.

Core Logic

Let the two ellipses be: S₁ ≡ x² + 2y² - 6x - 12y + 23 = 0 S₂ ≡ 4x² + 2y² - 20x - 12y + 35 = 0

Equation of the curve passing through their intersection is S₁ + λ S₂ = 0:

(1 + 4λ)x² + (2 + 2λ)y² - (6 + 20λ)x - (12 + 12λ)y + (23 + 35λ) = 0

For this to represent a circle, coefficient of x² = coefficient of y²:

1 + 4λ = 2 + 2λ 2λ = 1 λ = (1)/(2)
Step 1: Finding Circle Parameters

Substitute λ = 1/2 back into the family equation:

(1 + 2)x² + (2 + 1)y² - (6 + 10)x - (12 + 6)y + (23 + (35)/(2)) = 0 3x² + 3y² - 16x - 18y + (81)/(2) = 0

Dividing by 3 to write in standard form:

x² + y² - (16)/(3)x - 6y + (27)/(2) = 0

The centre (a, b) is given by (-g, -f):

a = (8)/(3), b = 3

The radius r is given by r² = g² + f² - c:

r² = ((-8)/(3))² + (-3)² - (27)/(2) = (64)/(9) + 9 - (27)/(2) = (128 + 162 - 243)/(18) = (47)/(18)
Step 2: Final Calculation

We need to find ab + 18r²:

ab = ((8)/(3))(3) = 8 18r² = 18((47)/(18)) = 47 ab + 18r² = 8 + 47 = 55
Pattern Recognition

When intersection points of two 2nd degree curves form a circle, apply S₁ + λ S₂ = 0 immediately, forcing the necessary symmetric coefficients to extract λ.

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Q9 jee_main_2026_23_january_evening Properties of Hyperbola
Let PQ be a chord of the hyperbola x²4- y²b²=1, perpendicular to the x-axis such that OPQ is an equilateral triangle, O being the centre of the hyperbola. If the eccentricity of the hyperbola is √(3), then the area of the triangle OPQ is:
  • A. 2√(3)
  • B. 8√(3)5
  • C. (11)/(5)
  • D. (9)/(5)

Solution

Related Formula

Eccentricity of a hyperbola (x²)/(a²) - (y²)/(b²) = 1 is e = √(1 + (b²)/(a²)) Parametric coordinates on a hyperbola are (a θ, b θ).

Core Logic

Properties of Hyperbola diagram for Q9 - JEE Main 2026 Evening
Properties of Hyperbola diagram for Q9 - JEE Main 2026 Evening
Given e = √(3) and a² = 4 (a=2):

e² = 1 + (b²)/(4) 3 = 1 + (b²)/(4) b² = 8 b = 2√(2)

The equation is (x²)/(4) - (y²)/(8) = 1.

Let the point P on the hyperbola be (2 θ, 2√(2) θ). Since chord PQ is perpendicular to the x-axis, the triangle OPQ has the x-axis as its altitude OM. In equilateral OPQ, half the vertex angle is 30^°:

30^° = (PM)/(OM)
Step 1: Calculating Coordinates
1√(3) = 2√(2) θ2 θ = √(2) θ θ = 1√(6)
Step 2: Area Calculation

The area of OPQ = 2 × ((1)/(2) × OM × PM) = OM × PM

Area = (2 θ) × (2√(2) θ) = 4√(2) ( θ)/( ²θ)

Since θ = 1√(6), we have ²θ = 1 - (1)/(6) = (5)/(6).

Area = 4√(2) 1√(6)(5)/(6) = 4√(2) ( 1√(6))((6)/(5)) = 4√(2) ( √(6)5) = 4√(12)5 = 8√(3)5
Pattern Recognition

A perpendicular chord symmetric about the principal axis automatically splits into two right triangles. Utilizing the parametric coordinates directly defines the ratio of sides matching 30^°.

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Class 11 Maths: Hyperbola

Q19 jee_main_2026_23_january_evening Properties of Parabola
An equilateral triangle OAB is inscribed in the parabola y²=4x with the vertex O at the vertex of the parabola. Then the minimum distance of the circle having AB as a diameter from the origin is
  • A. 4(3 - √(3))
  • B. 2(8 - 3√(3))
  • C. 4(6 + √(3))
  • D. 2(3 + √(3))

Solution

Related Formula

Parametric form of y² = 4ax is (at², 2at). Minimum distance from origin to a circle with centre C and radius r is |OC - r|.

Core Logic

Properties of Parabola diagram for Q19 - JEE Main 2026 Evening
Properties of Parabola diagram for Q19 - JEE Main 2026 Evening
For parabola y² = 4x, a = 1. Let the vertices of the equilateral triangle be O(0,0), A(t², 2t), B(t², -2t) due to symmetry across the x-axis. The slope of OA makes an angle of 30^° with the x-axis.

mOA = (2t - 0)/(t² - 0) = (2)/(t) 30^° = (2)/(t) 1√(3) = (2)/(t) t = 2√(3)
Step 1: Defining the Circle

Vertices are A((2√(3))², 2(2√(3))) = A(12, 4√(3)) and B(12, -4√(3)). The circle has diameter AB. Therefore, its centre is the midpoint of AB, which is C(12, 0). The radius R is half the length of AB, so R = 4√(3).

The equation of the circle is:

(x - 12)² + y² = (4√(3))²
Step 2: Calculating Distance

The distance from the origin O(0,0) to the centre C(12, 0) is d = 12. The minimum distance from the origin to the circle is |d - R|:

= 12 - 4√(3) = 4(3 - √(3))
Pattern Recognition

Any polygon inscribed in a standard parabola symmetric across the axis can be defined completely by equating the slope of a vertex from the origin to the respective tangent of the split angle.

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Q2 jee_main_2026_24_january_morning Circles and Centroid Locus
Let a circle of radius 4 pass through the origin O, the points A(-√(3)a, 0) and B(0, -√(2)b), where a and b are real parameters and ab ≠ 0. Then the locus of the centroid of Δ OAB is a circle of radius
Circles and Centroid Locus diagram for Q2 - JEE Main 2026 Morning
Graphical representation of the triangle OAB mapped on the Cartesian plane.
  • A. (5)/(3)
  • B. (7)/(3)
  • C. (8)/(3)
  • D. (11)/(3)

Solution

Related Formula
Centroid (h,k) = ( (x₁ + x₂ + x₃)/(3), (y₁ + y₂ + y₃)/(3) )
Core Logic

Coordinate geometry setup for Centroid Locus Q2
Graphical representation of the triangle OAB mapped on the Cartesian plane.
Since ∠ AOB = 90^°, AB is the diameter of the circle passing through O, A, B. Therefore, the diameter AB = 2r = 8.

Step 1: Distance and Coordinate Mapping

AB² = 64

(-√(3)a - 0)² + (0 - (-√(2)b))² = 64 3a² + 2b² = 64
Step 2: Locus of Centroid

Let the centroid be G(h,k).

h = -√(3)a + 0 + 03 ⇒ a = -√(3)h k = 0 - √(2)b + 03 ⇒ b = - 3√(2)k

Substituting a and b into the equation:

3(-√(3)h)² + 2(- 3√(2)k)² = 64 9h² + 9k² = 64 x² + y² = (64)/(9)
Step 3: Radius of Locus

This is a circle with r² = (64)/(9), so r = (8)/(3).

Pattern Recognition

Whenever a circle passes through the origin and points on the axes, the segment joining the axes points is always the diameter. Centroid coordinates easily scale the locus.

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Q7 jee_main_2026_24_january_morning Ellipse Properties
Let each of the two ellipses E₁: x²a²+ y²b²=1,(a>b) and E₂: x²A²+ y²B²=1,(A
  • A. (96)/(5)
  • B. (32)/(5)
  • C. (16)/(5)
  • D. (8)/(5)

Solution

Related Formula
Eccentricity e = 1 - minor²major² Distance between foci = 2a e (or 2Be if vertical) Latus rectum length = 2minor²major
Core Logic

For E₁: a>b ⇒ e = (4)/(5). Distance between foci 2ae = 8 ⇒ a(4/5) = 4 ⇒ a = 5.

b² = a²(1 - e²) = 25(1 - 16/25) = 9

₁ = (2b²)/(a) = (18)/(5)

Step 1: Analysing E2

For E₂: A

A² = B²(1 - e²) = B²(1 - (16)/(25)) = (9)/(25)B² ⇒ A = (3)/(5)B

₂ = (2A²)/(B) = (2(9/25)B²)/(B) = (18)/(25)B

Step 2: Linking Condition

Given 2 ₁² = 9 ₂:

2((18)/(5))² = 9((18)/(25)B) 2 × (324)/(25) = (162)/(25)B (648)/(25) = (162B)/(25) ⇒ B = 4
Step 3: Finding Final Distance

Distance between foci of E₂ is 2Be.

= 2(4)((4)/(5)) = (32)/(5)
Pattern Recognition

Notice the axis orientation shift: E₁ is horizontal, E₂ is vertical. Apply latus rectum formula (2A²)/(B) appropriately to avoid formula blind-spots.

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