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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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Q18 jee_main_2024_01_february_morning Intersection of Circles
Let C:x^2+y^2=4 and C^prime:x^2+y^2-4lambda x+9=0 be two circles. If the set of all values of lambda so that the circles C and C' intersect at two distinct points, is R - [a, b], then the point (8a+12,16b-20) lies on the curve:
  • A. x^2+2y^2-5x+6y=3
  • B. 5x^2-y=-11
  • C. x^2-4y^2=7
  • D. 6x^2+y^2=42

Solution

### Related Formula For two circles with centers C_1, C_2 and radii r_1, r_2 to intersect at two distinct real points, the distance between their centers must satisfy: |r_1 - r_2| < C_1C_2 < r_1 + r_2 ### Core Logic Extracting properties from the circle equations: - Circle C: x^2 + y^2 = 4 implies Center C_1 = (0,0), Radius r_1 = 2 - Circle C': x^2 + y^2 - 4lambda x + 9 = 0 implies Center C_2 = (2lambda, 0), Radius r_2 = sqrt(-2lambda)^2 - 9 = sqrt4lambda^2 - 9 For real intersection conditions, the radius must be defined: 4lambda^2 - 9 > 0 implies lambda^2 > frac94 quad implies (1) Distance between centers: C_1C_2 = sqrt(2lambda - 0)^2 + 0^2 = |2lambda|. ### Step 1: Formulate the Triangle Inequality Solutions Applying the intersection condition: |2 - sqrt4lambda^2 - 9| < |2lambda| < 2 + sqrt4lambda^2 - 9 The right side inequality |2lambda| < 2 + sqrt4lambda^2 - 9 is always valid for real radii. Solving the left side inequality by squaring: left(2 - sqrt4lambda^2 - 9right)^2 < (2lambda)^2 4 + (4lambda^2 - 9) - 4sqrt4lambda^2 - 9 < 4lambda^2 -5 - 4sqrt4lambda^2 - 9 < 0 implies 4sqrt4lambda^2 - 9 > -5 Since a square root is always non-negative, square both sides to get the strict bound: 16(4lambda^2 - 9) > 25 implies 64lambda^2 - 144 > 25 64lambda^2 > 169 implies lambda^2 > frac16964 quad implies (2) Combining bounds (1) and (2), condition (2) is more restrictive, meaning: lambda in left(-infty, -frac138right) cup left(frac138, inftyright) This can be written as mathbbR - left[-frac138, frac138right]. ### Step 2: Coordinate Analysis of the Target Point Comparing our interval with mathbbR - [a, b], we identify: a = -frac138, quad b = frac138 Now, substitute these bounds to locate the coordinates of our target point (8a+12, \, 16b-20): - x-coordinate: 8left(-frac138right) + 12 = -13 + 12 = -1 - y-coordinate: 16left(frac138right) - 20 = 26 - 20 = 6 Hence, the point is (-1, 6). ### Step 3: Test Point against the Options Substitute (-1, 6) into the given curves to find a match: Testing Option (4): 6x^2 + y^2 = 42 6(-1)^2 + (6)^2 = 6(1) + 36 = 42 Since LHS = RHS, the point satisfies the curve in Option (4). ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Dynamic variable interval limits forming loci requirements. Shortcut: When checking inequalities like |2 - sqrtz| < 2lambda, algebraic squaring helps simplify the terms quickly by eliminating the parameter 4lambda^2 from both sides. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections (Circles) Class 11 Mathematics: Linear Inequalities
Q26 jee_main_2024_01_february_morning Tangents and Condition of Tangency
Let the line L -:sqrt2x+y=alpha pass through the point of the intersection P (in the first quadrant) of the circle x^2+y^2=3 and the parabola x^2=2y. Let the line L touch two circles C_1 and C_2 of equal radius 2sqrt3. If the centres Q₁ and Q_2 of the circles C_1 and C_2 lie on the y-axis, then the square of the area of the triangle PQ_1Q_2 is equal to
Numerical Answer. Answer: 72 to 72

Solution

### Related Formula - Distance from a point (x_0, y_0) to a straight line Ax + By + C = 0 is: d = frac|Ax_0 + By_0 + C|sqrtA^2 + B^2 - Tangency Condition: Perpendicular distance from the center of a circle to a line must equal its radius (d = r). ### Core Logic First, find the point of intersection P between the circle x^2 + y^2 = 3 and the parabola x^2 = 2y: 2y + y^2 = 3 implies y^2 + 2y - 3 = 0 (y + 3)(y - 1) = 0 implies y = 1 quad text(since P text lies in the first quadrant) Substituting y = 1 back: x^2 = 2(1) implies x = sqrt2. Thus, point P = (sqrt2, 1). ### Step 1: Solve for Line Parameter alpha Since P(sqrt2, 1) lies on line L: sqrt2x + y = alpha: sqrt2(sqrt2) + 1 = alpha implies 2 + 1 = alpha implies alpha = 3 So the equation of line L is sqrt2x + y - 3 = 0. ### Step 2: Find Centers Q1 and Q2 The centers lie on the y-axis, so let their coordinates be (0, k). The perpendicular distance to line L is equal to the radius 2sqrt3: frac|sqrt2(0) + k - 3|sqrt(sqrt2)^2 + 1^2 = 2sqrt3 frac|k - 3|sqrt3 = 2sqrt3 implies |k - 3| = 6 Unfolding the absolute parameter: - k - 3 = 6 implies k = 9 implies Q_1 = (0, 9) - k - 3 = -6 implies k = -3 implies Q_2 = (0, -3) ### Step 3: Evaluate Triangle Area Squared Using the matrix determinant method for the area of triangle PQ_1Q_2: textArea = frac12 beginvmatrix sqrt2 & 1 & 1 \\ 0 & 9 & 1 \\ 0 & -3 & 1 endvmatrix = frac12 left| sqrt2 cdot (9 - (-3)) right| = 6sqrt2 Squaring the final area value: textArea^2 = (6sqrt2)^2 = 72 ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Intersecting conics interacting via tangent logic matrix calculations. Shortcut: Since the base Q_1Q_2 sits entirely on the y-axis, its length is simply 9 - (-3) = 12. The height corresponds to the x-coordinate of point P, which is sqrt2. Area is frac12 times 12 times sqrt2 = 6sqrt2, saving determinant steps. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections (Circles and Parabolas) Class 10 Coordinate Geometry: Area of Triangles
Q23 jee_main_2024_29_january_evening Parabola
Let P(alpha, beta) be a point on the parabola y^2 = 4x. If P also lies on the chord of the parabola x^2 = 8y whose mid point is left(1, frac54right), then (alpha - 28)(beta - 8) is equal to
Numerical Answer. Answer: 192 to 192

Solution

### Related Formula Equation of chord with given midpoint (x_1, y_1) is T = S_1. ### Core Logic For the parabola x^2 = 8y, the equation of the chord with midpoint left(1, frac54right) is: x(1) - 4left(y + frac54right) = 1^2 - 8left(frac54right) x - 4y - 5 = 1 - 10 = -9 x - 4y + 4 = 0 quad dots (i) ### Step 1: Point Intersection with Paraboloid Curve Since P(alpha, beta) lies on this chord and also on y^2 = 4x: 1) alpha - 4beta + 4 = 0 implies alpha = 4beta - 4 2) beta^2 = 4alpha Substituting alpha into the equation: beta^2 = 4(4beta - 4) implies beta^2 - 16beta + 16 = 0 ### Step 2: Calculating the Target Value We need to find the value of (alpha - 28)(beta - 8). Substitute alpha = 4beta - 4 into this targeted expression: textValue = (4beta - 4 - 28)(beta - 8) = (4beta - 32)(beta - 8) = 4(beta - 8)(beta - 8) = 4(beta^2 - 16beta + 64) From the quadratic step, we know beta^2 - 16beta = -16. Substituting this: textValue = 4(-16 + 64) = 4(48) = 192 ### Pattern Recognition Do not solve for ugly root combinations explicitly if the target expression can be algebraically mapped back to the defining quadratic equations. This prevents unnecessary fractional math steps. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections
Q7 jee_main_2024_27_jan_morning Normal to a Parabola
If the shortest distance of the parabola y^2=4x from the centre of the circle x^2+y^2-4x-16y+64=0 is d, then d^2 is equal to:
  • A. 16
  • B. 24
  • C. 20
  • D. 36

Solution

### Related Formula y = mx - 2am - am^3 quad text(Equation of normal to y^2 = 4ax) ### Core Logic First, extract the centre C of the circle x^2 + y^2 - 4x - 16y + 64 = 0: C equiv (2, 8) For the parabola y^2 = 4x, comparing with y^2 = 4ax, we get a = 1. The shortest distance between a point and a curve is measured along the normal to the curve passing through that point. We need the normal to the parabola that passes through the circle's centre (2, 8). ### Step 1: Applying Normal Condition Equation of normal in slope form (a=1): y = mx - 2m - m^3 Since it passes through (2, 8): 8 = m(2) - 2m - m^3 8 = -m^3 Rightarrow m^3 = -8 Rightarrow m = -2 ### Step 2: Finding Coordinate Point on Parabola The foot of the normal on the parabola is given by the coordinate P(am^2, -2am). Substitute a=1, m=-2: P equiv (1(-2)^2, -2(1)(-2)) P equiv (4, 4) ### Step 3: Calculating Shortest Distance The distance d is between the point P(4, 4) and the centre C(2, 8): d = sqrt(4-2)^2 + (4-8)^2 d = sqrt2^2 + (-4)^2 = sqrt4 + 16 = sqrt20 Thus, d^2 = 20. ### Pattern Recognition Shortest distance between a curve and a fixed point (like a circle's center) ALWAYS lies exactly along their common normal. Write the parameterized normal equation and force it through the coordinate to extract the slope root. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Circles Class 11 Maths: Parabola
Q15 jee_main_2024_27_jan_morning Chord with a given middle point
The length of the chord of the ellipse fracx^225+fracy^216=1, whose mid point is left(1, frac25right) is equal to :
  • A. fracsqrt16915
  • B. fracsqrt20095
  • C. fracsqrt17415
  • D. fracsqrt15415

Solution

### Related Formula T = S_1 Equation of chord with a given midpoint (x_1, y_1) for an ellipse fracx^2a^2 + fracy^2b^2 = 1 is: fracx x_1a^2 + fracy y_1b^2 = fracx_1^2a^2 + fracy_1^2b^2 ### Core Logic Given the ellipse fracx^225 + fracy^216 = 1 and midpoint (x_1, y_1) = (1, frac25). Substitute these into the T = S_1 formula: fracx(1)25 + fracy(2/5)16 = frac1^225 + frac(2/5)^216 fracx25 + fracy40 = frac125 + frac4/2516 frac8x + 5y200 = frac125 + frac1100 frac8x + 5y200 = frac5100 = frac10200 This simplifies to the chord equation: 8x + 5y = 10 Rightarrow y = frac10 - 8x5 ### Step 1: Finding Points of Intersection Substitute the chord equation back into the ellipse equation to find intersection coordinates: fracx^225 + frac(frac10 - 8x5)^216 = 1 fracx^225 + frac(10 - 8x)^2400 = 1 Multiply the entire equation by 400: 16x^2 + (10 - 8x)^2 = 400 16x^2 + 100 - 160x + 64x^2 = 400 80x^2 - 160x - 300 = 0 Divide by 20: 4x^2 - 8x - 15 = 0 ### Step 2: Solving the Quadratic Solve for roots x_1 and x_2: x = frac-(-8) pm sqrt(-8)^2 - 4(4)(-15)2(4) x = frac8 pm sqrt64 + 2408 = frac8 pm sqrt3048 Difference of x-coordinates: |x_1 - x_2| = fracsqrt3044 ### Step 3: Calculating Chord Length Because the points lie on the line y = frac10 - 8x5, the difference in y-coordinates relates to the slope m = -frac85: |y_1 - y_2| = |-frac85| |x_1 - x_2| The distance D between the points is: D = sqrt(x_1 - x_2)^2 + (y_1 - y_2)^2 = |x_1 - x_2| sqrt1 + m^2 D = fracsqrt3044 sqrt1 + left(frac-85right)^2 D = fracsqrt3044 sqrt1 + frac6425 = fracsqrt3044 fracsqrt895 D = fracsqrt16 times 194 fracsqrt895 = frac4sqrt194 fracsqrt895 = fracsqrt16915 ### Pattern Recognition For intersecting lines and conics, you rarely need to explicitly find y_1 and y_2. Use the slope property: Distance = |x_1 - x_2| sqrt1+m^2 to bypass entirely the substitution of messy quadratic roots back into the linear equation. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Ellipse Class 11 Maths: Straight Lines

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