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Let P be a point on the hyperbola H: fracx^29 -fracy^24 = 1 in the first quadrant such that the area of triangle formed by P and the two foci of H is 2sqrt13 . Then, the square of the distance of P from the origin is

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula textEccentricity of Hyperbola: e^2 = 1 + fracb^2a^2 textFoci coordinates: (pm ae, 0) textArea of Triangle: frac12 times textbase times textheight ### Core Logic For the hyperbola fracx^29 - fracy^24 = 1, we have a^2 = 9 and b^2 = 4. e^2 = 1 + frac49 = frac139 Rightarrow e = fracsqrt133 The distance between the two foci S_1, S_2 is 2ae: 2ae = 2(3)left(fracsqrt133right) = 2sqrt13 ### Step 1: Using the Triangle Area
Hyperbola diagram for Q10 - JEE Main 2024 Evening
Hyperbola diagram for Q10 - JEE Main 2024 Evening
Let point P on the hyperbola be (alpha, beta) in the first quadrant (so alpha, beta gt 0). The base of the triangle is the segment between foci, length = 2sqrt13. The height of the triangle is the y-coordinate of P, which is beta. Area of Delta PS_1S_2 = frac12 times textbase times textheight 2sqrt13 = frac12 times (2sqrt13) times beta 2sqrt13 = sqrt13 cdot beta Rightarrow beta = 2 ### Step 2: Finding P's coordinates and Distance Since P lies on the hyperbola: fracalpha^29 - fracbeta^24 = 1 Substitute beta = 2: fracalpha^29 - frac44 = 1 fracalpha^29 - 1 = 1 Rightarrow fracalpha^29 = 2 Rightarrow alpha^2 = 18 We need the square of the distance of P from the origin, which is alpha^2 + beta^2: textDistance^2 = alpha^2 + beta^2 = 18 + 2^2 = 18 + 4 = 22 ### Pattern Recognition Area formed by a point on a conic and its foci uses the interfocal distance 2ae as a flat base on the x-axis, directly exposing the point's y-coordinate. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Conic Sections

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Q25 jee_main_2024_29_jan_morning Intersection of Conics
If the points of intersection of two distinct conics x^2+y^2=4b and fracx^216+fracy^2b^2=1 lie on the curve y^2=3x^2 then 3sqrt3 times the area of the rectangle formed by the intersection points is
Numerical Answer. Answer: 432 to 432

Solution

### Related Formula textArea of a rectangle bounded by x = pm x_1, y = pm y_1 text is (2x_1)(2y_1) = 4x_1y_1 ### Core Logic Since the points of intersection of the circle x^2+y^2=4b and the ellipse fracx^216+fracy^2b^2=1 satisfy the curve y^2 = 3x^2, we can substitute y^2 = 3x^2 into the circle equation to find these coordinates entirely in terms of b. Substitute y^2 = 3x^2 into x^2 + y^2 = 4b: x^2 + 3x^2 = 4b 4x^2 = 4b Rightarrow x^2 = b Since y^2 = 3x^2, substituting x^2=b gives: y^2 = 3b Now, these points (x^2=b, y^2=3b) must also lie perfectly on the ellipse. Substitute them into the ellipse equation: fracb16 + frac3bb^2 = 1 fracb16 + frac3b = 1 ### Step 1: Solve for Parameter b Multiply the equation by 16b: b^2 + 48 = 16b b^2 - 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 x^2+y^2=16 and the ellipse becomes fracx^216+fracy^216=1 (which is identically x^2+y^2=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: x^2 = 12 Rightarrow x = pm 2sqrt3 y^2 = 36 Rightarrow y = pm 6 The four intersection points form a symmetrical rectangle in the cartesian plane with dimensions: Length = 2|x| = 2(2sqrt3) = 4sqrt3 Width = 2|y| = 2(6) = 12 Area of the rectangle = (4sqrt3) times 12 = 48sqrt3. ### Step 3: Evaluate Final Expression The question asks for 3sqrt3 times the area of the rectangle: 3sqrt3 times (48sqrt3) = 3 times 48 times 3 = 144 times 3 = 432 ### Pattern Recognition When intersection points of shapes are constrained to lie on a third curve (like y^2=kx^2), substitute the 3rd curve into the simplest conic first to lock x^2 and y^2 as scalars, then test those scalars strictly on the remaining complex conic. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections
Q3 jee_main_2024_30_january_evening Ellipse Properties
Let A(alpha, 0) and B(0, beta) be the points on the line 5x + 7y = 50 . Let the point P divide the line segment AB internally in the ratio 7:3 . Let 3x - 25 = 0 be a directrix of the ellipse E: fracx^2a^2 + fracy^2b^2 = 1 and the corresponding focus be S . If from S , the perpendicular on the x-axis passes through P , then the length of the latus rectum of E is equal to
  • A. frac253
  • B. frac329
  • C. frac259
  • D. frac325

Solution

### Related Formula textSection Formula: (x, y) = left(fracmx_2 + nx_1m+n, fracmy_2 + ny_1m+nright) textDirectrix of Ellipse: x = fracae textLength of Latus Rectum = frac2b^2a ### Core Logic First, find points A and B on 5x + 7y = 50. For A on x-axis: y = 0 Rightarrow 5x = 50 Rightarrow alpha = 10 Rightarrow A(10, 0) For B on y-axis: x = 0 Rightarrow 7y = 50 Rightarrow beta = frac507 Rightarrow Bleft(0, frac507right) ### Step 1: Finding Coordinates of P P divides AB in ratio 7:3. Using section formula: x_P = frac7(0) + 3(10)7 + 3 = frac3010 = 3 y_P = frac7left(frac507right) + 3(0)7 + 3 = frac5010 = 5 So, P = (3, 5). ### Step 2: Finding a and b for the Ellipse Directrix is 3x - 25 = 0 Rightarrow x = frac253. Thus, fracae = frac253.
Ellipse Properties diagram for Q3 - JEE Main 2024 Evening
Ellipse Properties diagram for Q3 - JEE Main 2024 Evening
Focus S has coordinates (ae, 0). A perpendicular from S to the x-axis is simply the vertical line x = ae. Since this line passes through P(3, 5), the x-coordinate of S must equal the x-coordinate of P. ae = 3 Now, solving for a: a = left(fracaeright) cdot e = frac253 cdot e Multiply the two equations: ae cdot fracae = 3 cdot frac253 Rightarrow a^2 = 25 Rightarrow a = 5. Also, ae = 3 Rightarrow 5e = 3 Rightarrow e = frac35. Calculate b^2: b^2 = a^2(1 - e^2) = 25left(1 - frac925right) = 25 cdot frac1625 = 16 Rightarrow b = 4 ### Step 3: Calculating Latus Rectum textLength of Latus Rectum = frac2b^2a = frac2(16)5 = frac325 ### Pattern Recognition Intersection of perpendicular from focus passing through a point purely locks the x-coordinate of the focus to the x-coordinate of that point. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Straight Lines Class 11 Maths: Conic Sections
Q14 jee_main_2024_30_jan_morning Intersection of Two Circles
If the circles (x + 1)^2 + (y + 2)^2 = r^2 and x^2 + y^2 - 4x - 4y + 4 = 0 intersect at exactly two distinct points, then
  • A. 5 < r < 9
  • B. 0 < r < 7
  • C. 3 < r < 7
  • D. frac12 < r < 7

Solution

### Related Formula |r_1 - r_2| < C_1 C_2 < r_1 + r_2 where C_1 C_2 is the distance between the centers and r_1, r_2 are the radii. ### Core Logic Circle 1: (x + 1)^2 + (y + 2)^2 = r^2 Center C_1(-1, -2), Radius r_1 = r Circle 2: x^2 + y^2 - 4x - 4y + 4 = 0 Convert to standard form: (x - 2)^2 - 4 + (y - 2)^2 - 4 + 4 = 0 Rightarrow (x - 2)^2 + (y - 2)^2 = 4 Center C_2(2, 2), Radius r_2 = 2 ### Step 1: Distance between centers Distance C_1C_2 = sqrt(2 - (-1))^2 + (2 - (-2))^2 = sqrt3^2 + 4^2 = sqrt9 + 16 = 5. ### Step 2: Applying inequality condition For exactly two intersection points: |r_1 - r_2| < C_1 C_2 < r_1 + r_2 |r - 2| < 5 < r + 2 Part A: r + 2 > 5 Rightarrow r > 3 quad dots (1) Part B: |r - 2| < 5 -5 < r - 2 < 5 -3 < r < 7 quad dots (2) ### Step 3: Intersection of inequalities Taking the intersection of (1) and (2): r in (3, infty) cap (-3, 7) = (3, 7) 3 < r < 7 ### Pattern Recognition Intersecting circles always strictly obey the triangle inequality formed by their radii and the distance between their centers. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Conic Sections
Q15 jee_main_2024_30_jan_morning Ellipse Eccentricity
If the length of the minor axis of ellipse is equal to half of the distance between the foci, then the eccentricity of the ellipse is:
  • A. fracsqrt53
  • B. fracsqrt32
  • C. frac1sqrt3
  • D. frac2sqrt5

Solution

### Related Formula b^2 = a^2(1 - e^2) Length of minor axis = 2b Distance between foci = 2ae ### Core Logic Given condition: Length of minor axis = Half of the distance between foci. 2b = frac12(2ae) 2b = ae fracba = frace2 ### Step 1: Squaring and finding eccentricity Squaring both sides: fracb^2a^2 = frace^24 We know fracb^2a^2 = 1 - e^2. 1 - e^2 = frace^24 1 = e^2 + frace^24 = frac5e^24 e^2 = frac45 e = frac2sqrt5 ### Pattern Recognition Proportional relationships between a, b, and ae in an ellipse can be immediately plugged into the fundamental identity b^2 = a^2(1-e^2). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Conic Sections

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