Let mathbfe_1 and mathbfe_2 be the eccentricities of the ellipse fracmathrmx^2mathrmb^2 + fracmathrmy^225 = 1 and the hyperbola fracmathrmx^216 - fracmathrmy^2mathrmb^2 = 1, respectively. If mathrmb < 5 and mathrme_1mathrme_2 = 1, then the eccentricity of the ellipse having its axes along the coordinate axes and passing through all four foci (two of the ellipse and two of the hyperbola) is:

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula Eccentricity for ellipse (a

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Q68 jee_main_2025_03_april_morning Common Tangents and Shortest Distance
The radius of the smallest circle which touches the parabolas y = x^2 + 2 and x = y^2 + 2 is[cite: 673]:
  • A. frac7sqrt22
  • B. frac7sqrt216
  • C. frac7sqrt24
  • D. frac7sqrt28

Solution

### Related Formula Shortest distance between symmetric profiles: The minimal spacing normal line runs completely perpendicular to the mutual line of symmetry y=x.
Common Tangents and Shortest Distance diagram for Q68 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
Common Tangents and Shortest Distance diagram for Q68 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
### Core Logic The given curve equations reflect symmetry across line y=x[cite: 1382, 1383]. The tangent slope at the closest matching locations must run parallel to this mirror path [cite: 1403]: fracmathrmdymathrmdx = 1 [cite: 1403] Differentiate curve equation y = x^2 + 2 [cite: 1404]: fracmathrmdymathrmdx = 2x = 1 implies x = frac12 [cite: 1405, 1406] Substitute back to get y-coordinate [cite: 1406]: y = left(frac12right)^2 + 2 = frac94 implies Bleft(frac12, frac94right) [cite: 1406, 1407] By mirror symmetry, the corresponding point on the other parabola is [cite: 1407]: Aleft(frac94, frac12right) [cite: 1407] ### Step 1: Calculating distance and circle radius Evaluate chord distance AB using standard metrics [cite: 1407]: AB = sqrtleft(frac94 - frac12right)^2 + left(frac12 - frac94right)^2 = sqrt2 cdot left(frac74right)^2 = frac7sqrt24 [cite: 1407, 1408] The diameter of the smallest circle spanning between these touching curves equals distance AB [cite: 1408]. textRadius = fracAB2 = frac7sqrt28 [cite: 1408] ### Pattern Recognition Mutually inverse conic curves track symmetric footprints. Their closest distance segments always align perfectly perpendicular to the main baseline axis line y=x. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections (Parabola)
Q72 jee_main_2025_03_april_morning Hyperbola Properties
Let the product of the focal distances of the point P(4, 2sqrt3) on the hyperbola H : fracx^2a^2 - fracy^2b^2 = 1 be 32[cite: 690, 691]. Let the length of the conjugate axis of H be p and the length of its latus rectum be q[cite: 692]. Then p^2 + q^2 is equal to[cite: 693]:
Numerical Answer. Answer: 120 to 120

Solution

### Related Formula For hyperbola conics: 1. Focal distances product: PS_1 cdot PS_2 = |a^2e^2 - x^2| 2. Point lying on curve constraint verification properties. ### Core Logic Since point P(4, 2sqrt3) resides directly on hyperbola curve structure [cite: 1445]: frac16a^2 - frac12b^2 = 1 implies 16b^2 - 12a^2 = a^2b^2 [cite: 1446, 1448] Using focal coordinate geometric spacing properties [cite: 1445, 1451]: PS_1 = ae - 4, quad PS_2 = ae + 4 implies PS_1 cdot PS_2 = a^2e^2 - 16 = 32 [cite: 1445, 1451] a^2e^2 = 48 implies a^2 + b^2 = 48 [cite: 1452, 1453] ### Step 1: Solving axis components values Substitute b^2 = 48 - a^2 back into original parameter product template [cite: 1448]: 16(48 - a^2) - 12a^2 = a^2(48 - a^2) 768 - 16a^2 - 12a^2 = 48a^2 - a^4 implies a^4 - 76a^2 + 768 = 0 (a^2 - 64)(a^2 - 12) = 0 Testing parameters [cite: 1454]: From relation b^2 - a^2 = 4 [cite: 1454], we resolve the dimensions [cite: 1457, 1458]: a^2 = 8, quad b^2 = 12 [cite: 1457, 1458] ### Step 2: Total Calculation Length formulas for targeted metrics [cite: 1459]: p = 2b implies p^2 = 4b^2 = 4(12) = 48 q = frac2b^2a implies q^2 = frac4b^4a^2 = frac4(144)8 = 72 textFinal Metric Total = p^2 + q^2 = 48 + 72 = 120 [cite: 1459, 1460] ### Pattern Recognition Focal calculations relative to specific points simplify elegantly under eccentricity conversions. Solving quadratic frames sequentially ensures structural accuracy. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections (Hyperbola)
Q jee_main_2025_04_april_evening Ellipse Properties
The centre of a circle C is at the centre of the ellipse E: fracx^2a^2 + fracy^2b^2 = 1, a > b. Let C pass through the foci F_1 and F_2 of E such that the circle C and the ellipse E intersect at four points. Let P be one of these four points. If the area of the triangle PF_1F_2 is 30 and the length of the major axis of E is 17, then the distance between the foci of E is :
  • A. 26
  • B. 13
  • C. 12
  • D. frac132

Solution

### Core Logic The circle C has its center at the origin and passes through the foci F_1(-ae, 0) and F_2(ae, 0). This means F_1F_2 is the diameter of the circle. Any point P lying on this circle satisfies the property that the angle subtended by the diameter is a right angle: angle F_1PF_2 = 90^circ
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Ellipse properties diagram for Q67 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
### Step 1: Using the Area and Ellipse Definition Since triangle PF_1F_2 is a right-angled triangle at P: textArea = frac12 cdot PF_1 cdot PF_2 = 30 implies PF_1 cdot PF_2 = 60 By the definition of an ellipse, the sum of the focal distances to any point on the curve is equal to the length of the major axis (2a = 17): PF_1 + PF_2 = 17 ### Step 2: Calculating Distance between Foci Applying Pythagoras' theorem in right-angled triangle PF_1F_2: F_1F_2^2 = PF_1^2 + PF_2^2 = (PF_1 + PF_2)^2 - 2(PF_1 cdot PF_2) Substitute the known values from our equations block: F_1F_2^2 = (17)^2 - 2(60) = 289 - 120 = 169 F_1F_2 = sqrt169 = 13 Therefore, the distance between the foci is 13. ### Pattern Recognition Whenever a circle is circumscribed around the foci of an ellipse, remember Thales' theorem: any intersection point with the ellipse forms a right triangle with the focal diameter, linking focal properties directly to Pythagoras. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections
Q57 jee_main_2025_04_april_evening Parabola
The axis of a parabola is the line y = x and its vertex and focus are in the first quadrant at distances sqrt2 and 2sqrt2 units from the origin, respectively. If the point (1, k) lies on the parabola, then a possible value of k is:
  • A. 4
  • B. 9
  • C. 3
  • D. 8

Solution

### Related Formula For any point P on a parabola, its distance to the focus S equals its perpendicular distance to the directrix line M: PS = PM ### Core Logic The axis line is y = x. The vertex lies along this line at a distance of sqrt2 from the origin. Since it's in the first quadrant, its coordinates are (1,1). The focus also lies along y=x at a distance of 2sqrt2 from the origin, which gives coordinates (2,2). ### Step 1: Finding the Equation of the Directrix The distance from the vertex to the focus is a = sqrt(2-1)^2 + (2-1)^2 = sqrt2. The directrix is perpendicular to the axis line y = x (slope = 1), so the slope of the directrix is -1. The directrix is located at a distance a = sqrt2 behind the vertex, which brings it exactly to the origin (0,0). Therefore, the equation of the directrix line is: y - 0 = -1(x - 0) implies x + y = 0
Parabola diagram for Q57 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
Parabola diagram for Q57 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
### Step 2: Utilizing the Focus-Directrix Property Let the point P(1,k) lie on the parabola. Applying PS = PM: sqrt(1 - 2)^2 + (k - 2)^2 = frac|1 + k|sqrt1^2 + 1^2 Squaring both sides: 1 + (k - 2)^2 = frac(1 + k)^22 2big(1 + k^2 - 4k + 4big) = 1 + k^2 + 2k 2k^2 - 8k + 10 = k^2 + 2k + 1 k^2 - 10k + 9 = 0 Factoring the quadratic equations: (k - 1)(k - 9) = 0 implies k = 1 text or k = 9 ### Pattern Recognition When a vertex and focus both sit perfectly on a symmetric line like y=x, notice that the foot of the directrix often lands on a clean coordinate intersection (like the origin here), heavily simplifying geometric distance steps. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections
Q60 jee_main_2025_04_april_evening Hyperbola
Let the sum of the focal distances of the point mathrmP(4,3) on the hyperbola mathrmH:fracmathrmx^2mathrma^2 -fracmathrmy^2mathrmb^2 = 1 be 8sqrtfrac53. If for mathrmH, the length of the latus rectum is l and the product of the focal distances of the point mathrmP is mathfrakm, then 9l^2 + 6mathrmm is equal to:
  • A. 184
  • B. 186
  • C. 185
  • D. 187

Solution

### Related Formula For a point P(x_1, y_1) on a hyperbola branch, the focal distances are ex_1 + a and ex_1 - a. Their sum is 2ex_1, and their product is e^2x_1^2 - a^2. ### Core Logic Given the point P(4,3), the x-coordinate is x_1 = 4. The sum of focal distances is: 2ex_1 = 8sqrtfrac53 implies 2e(4) = 8sqrtfrac53 implies e = sqrtfrac53 Using the eccentricity relation b^2 = a^2(e^2 - 1): b^2 = a^2left(frac53 - 1right) = frac23a^2 ### Step 1: Finding the Ellipse Parameters Since P(4,3) lies on the hyperbola fracx^2a^2 - fracy^2b^2 = 1: frac16a^2 - frac9frac23a^2 = 1 implies frac16a^2 - frac272a^2 = 1 frac32 - 272a^2 = 1 implies frac52a^2 = 1 implies a^2 = frac52 Now calculate b^2: b^2 = frac23left(frac52right) = frac53 ### Step 2: Calculating l^2 and m The length of the latus rectum l is given by l = frac2b^2a: l^2 = frac4b^4a^2 = frac4left(frac259right)frac52 = frac1009 times frac25 = frac409 implies 9l^2 = 40 The product of focal distances m is: m = e^2x_1^2 - a^2 = left(frac53right)(16) - frac52 = frac803 - frac52 = frac160 - 156 = frac1456 6m = 145 ### Step 3: Final Computation Evaluating the targeted expression: 9l^2 + 6m = 40 + 145 = 185 ### Pattern Recognition Using focal property formulas directly (2ex_1 for sum and e^2x_1^2 - a^2 for product) avoids the lengthy process of finding focus coordinate values and executing distance formulas explicitly. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections

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