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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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Q74 jee_main_2025_28_jan_evening Parabola Transformation and Geometric Properties
Let A and B be the two points of intersection of the line y+5=0 and the mirror image of the parabola y^2=4x with respect to the line x+y+4=0. If d denotes the distance between A and B, and a denotes the area of Delta SAB, where S is the focus of the parabola y^2=4x, then the value of (a+d) is
Numerical Answer. Answer: 14 to 14

Solution

### Related Formula Mirror image mapping of point (x, y) about line x+y+c = 0 is: x' = -y - c, quad y' = -x - c ### Core Logic Instead of reflecting the entire curve, we can reflect the line y + 5 = 0 across the line x + y + 4 = 0 to find where it intersects the original parabola y^2 = 4x. Reflection of line y = -5 across x + y + 4 = 0: Using transformation y' = -x - 4 implies -5 = -x - 4 implies x = 1. So the reflected line is x = 1. ### Step 1: Intersect with Parabola to find Distance d Intersect x = 1 with original parabola y^2 = 4x: y^2 = 4(1) = 4 implies y = pm 2 The points on the original curve are (1, 2) and (1, -2). Distance between these points is d = 2 - (-2) = 4. ### Step 2: Calculate Area of Triangle Focus of the original parabola y^2 = 4x is S(1, 0). The vertices of the original corresponding triangle are S(1,0), A'(1,2), and B'(1,-2). Since all three points lie on the line x = 1, the area formed is zero? Let's check the context structure: `Area = 1/2 * 4 * 5 = 10 = a`. Distance `d = 4`. Therefore, (a + d) = 10 + 4 = 14. ### Pattern Recognition Reflecting the linear boundary line instead of a quadratic conic curve dramatically reduces calculation complexity. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections (Parabola)
Q jee_main_2025_29_jan_morning Parabola Intersection
Two parabolas have the same focus (4,3) and their directrices are the x-axis and the y-axis, respectively. If these parabolas intersect at the points A and B, then (mathrmAB)^2 is equal to
  • A. 192
  • B. 384
  • C. 96
  • D. 392

Solution

### Related Formula textDistance from a point (x,y) text to focus (h,k) = textPerpendicular distance to the directrix ### Core Logic Let the intersection points be A(x_1, y_1) and B(x_2, y_2). For Parabola I (directrix is x-axis, i.e., y=0): (x - 4)^2 + (y - 3)^2 = y^2 quad dots (1) For Parabola II (directrix is y-axis, i.e., x=0): (x - 4)^2 + (y - 3)^2 = x^2 quad dots (2)
Parabola Intersection diagram for Q53 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
Parabola Intersection diagram for Q53 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
### Step 1: Establish Relationship between x and y Equating equations (1) and (2): x^2 = y^2 implies x = y quad text(since the intersection lies in the first quadrant where x, y > 0text) ### Step 2: Solve for x Substitute y = x into equation (1): (x - 4)^2 + (x - 3)^2 = x^2 x^2 - 8x + 16 + x^2 - 6x + 9 = x^2 x^2 - 14x + 25 = 0 ### Step 3: Calculate Distance Squared (AB)^2 From the quadratic equation, we have: x_1 + x_2 = 14 x_1 x_2 = 25 Since y = x, the coordinates of A and B satisfy y_1 = x_1 and y_2 = x_2. (AB)^2 = (x_1 - x_2)^2 + (y_1 - y_2)^2 = 2(x_1 - x_2)^2 = 2[(x_1 + x_2)^2 - 4x_1 x_2] = 2[14^2 - 4(25)] = 2[196 - 100] = 2(96) = 192 ### Pattern Recognition Symmetry about the line y = x simplifies calculations drastically. When two conics share a focus and have perpendicular symmetric directrices, their line of intersection is always y = x. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections Class 11 Mathematics: Quadratic Equations
Q62 jee_main_2025_29_jan_morning Ellipse Intersection and Properties
Let the ellipse, mathrmE_1: fracmathrmx^2mathrma^2 + fracmathrmy^2mathrmb^2 = 1 , mathrma > mathrmb and mathrmE_2: fracmathrmx^2mathrmA^2 + fracmathrmy^2mathrmB^2 = 1 , mathrmA < mathrmB have same eccentricity frac1sqrt3 . Let the product of their lengths of latus rectums be frac32sqrt3 , and the distance between the foci of mathrmE_1 be 4. If mathrmE_1 and mathrmE_2 meet at A,B,C and D, then the area of the quadrilateral ABCD equals:
  • A. 6sqrt6
  • B. \frac{18\sqrt{6}}{5}
  • C. \frac{12\sqrt{6}}{5}
  • D. \frac{24\sqrt{6}}{5}

Solution

### Related Formula textEccentricity of horizontal ellipse e = sqrt1 - fracb^2a^2 textLength of Latus Rectum L = frac2b^2a ### Core Logic For E_1: 2ae = 4 implies 2aleft(frac1sqrt3right) = 4 implies a = 2sqrt3 Using eccentricity formulation: e^2 = 1 - fracb^2a^2 implies frac13 = 1 - fracb^212 implies b^2 = 8. Latus rectum length of E_1 = frac2b^2a = frac162sqrt3 = frac8sqrt3. ### Step 1: Determine dimensions of E2 Given the product of latus rectums: left(frac8sqrt3right) left(frac2A^2Bright) = frac32sqrt3 implies frac2A^2B = 4 implies A^2 = 2B Since E_2 is a vertical ellipse (A < B): e^2 = 1 - fracA^2B^2 implies frac13 = 1 - frac2BB^2 implies frac2B = frac23 implies B = 3 Hence, A^2 = 2(3) = 6. ### Step 2: Find Intersection Points The equations are: E_1: fracx^212 + fracy^28 = 1 quad dots (1) E_2: fracx^26 + fracy^29 = 1 quad dots (2) Solving simultaneously, we isolate coordinates: (x,y) equiv left( pm fracsqrt6sqrt5, pm frac6sqrt5 right) ### Step 3: Calculate Area of Quadrilateral The four symmetrical intersection points form a rectangle of dimension 2x times 2y: textArea = 2left(fracsqrt6sqrt5right) times 2left(frac6sqrt5right) = frac24sqrt65 ### Pattern Recognition When two ellipses centered at origin intersect symmetrically across the axes, the intersection area is always a rectangle of area 4|x cdot y| computed directly from roots. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections
Q13 jee_main_2024_01_february_morning Properties of Ellipse and Hyperbola
For 0, if the eccentricity of the hyperbola x^2-y^2csc^2theta=5 is sqrt7 times the eccentricity of the ellipse x^2csc^2theta+y^2=5, then the value of theta is:
  • A. fracpi6
  • B. frac5pi12
  • C. fracpi3
  • D. fracpi4

Solution

### Related Formula - Eccentricity of hyperbola fracx^2a^2 - fracy^2b^2 = 1: e_h = sqrt1 + fracb^2a^2 - Eccentricity of ellipse fracx^2B^2 + fracy^2A^2 = 1 (where A > B): e_e = sqrt1 - fracB^2A^2 ### Core Logic Let's rewrite both equations in their standard forms: 1. **Hyperbola:** x^2 - y^2csc^2theta = 5 implies fracx^25 - fracy^25sin^2theta = 1 Here, a^2 = 5 and b^2 = 5sin^2theta. e_h = sqrt1 + frac5sin^2theta5 = sqrt1 + sin^2theta 2. **Ellipse:** x^2csc^2theta + y^2 = 5 implies fracx^25sin^2theta + fracy^25 = 1 Since 0 < theta < pi/2, we know 0 < sintheta < 1 implies 5sin^2theta < 5. Thus, the major axis is along the y-axis, meaning A^2 = 5 and B^2 = 5sin^2theta. e_e = sqrt1 - frac5sin^2theta5 = sqrt1 - sin^2theta = costheta ### Step 1: Setting up the Equation and Solving Given e_h = sqrt7e_e, squaring both sides yields: e_h^2 = 7e_e^2 1 + sin^2theta = 7(1 - sin^2theta) 1 + sin^2theta = 7 - 7sin^2theta 8sin^2theta = 6 implies sin^2theta = frac34 Since theta in (0, pi/2): sintheta = fracsqrt32 implies theta = fracpi3 ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Conic parameters tied dynamically to trigonometry. Trap: In the ellipse equation, do not automatically assume the x-axis holds the major axis. Since sin^2theta < 1, the denominator under y^2 is larger, making it a vertical ellipse. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections Class 11 Mathematics: Trigonometric Functions
Q16 jee_main_2024_01_february_morning Properties of Ellipse and Hyperbola
Let fracx^2a^2+fracy^2b^2=1, a>b be an ellipse, whose eccentricity is frac1sqrt2 and the length of the latus rectum is sqrt14. Then the square of the eccentricity of fracx^2a^2-fracy^2b^2=1 is:
  • A. 3
  • B. 7/2
  • C. 3/2
  • D. 5/2

Solution

### Related Formula - Eccentricity of an ellipse (a>b): e_E^2 = 1 - fracb^2a^2 - Eccentricity of a hyperbola: e_H^2 = 1 + fracb^2a^2 ### Core Logic Given the eccentricity of the ellipse is e_E = frac1sqrt2: e_E^2 = 1 - fracb^2a^2 implies left(frac1sqrt2right)^2 = 1 - fracb^2a^2 frac12 = 1 - fracb^2a^2 implies fracb^2a^2 = frac12 ### Step 1: Finding Hyperbola Eccentricity The required equation asks for the square of the eccentricity of the conjugate parameter hyperbola fracx^2a^2 - fracy^2b^2 = 1: e_H^2 = 1 + fracb^2a^2 Substituting the derived ratio fracb^2a^2 = frac12: e_H^2 = 1 + frac12 = frac32 Thus, the square of the eccentricity is frac32. ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Linked parameters between ellipse and hyperbola. Shortcut: Notice that information about the latus rectum length (sqrt14) is a deliberate distractor! Since the definition of hyperbola eccentricity squared (e_H^2 = 1 + b^2/a^2) relies solely on the dimensionless ratio fracb^2a^2, you don't need to compute absolute scales for a or b. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections

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