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:

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### Related Formula Eccentricity for ellipse (a

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Q64 jee_main_2025_04_april_evening Ellipse
Let for two distinct values of p the lines y = x + p touch the ellipse E: fracx^24^2 + fracy^23^2 = 1 at the points A and B. Let the line y = x intersect E at the points C and D. Then the area of the quadrilateral ABCD is equal to
  • A. 36
  • B. 24
  • C. 48
  • D. 20

Solution

### Related Formula The condition for a line y = mx + p to be tangent to an ellipse fracx^2a^2 + fracy^2b^2 = 1 is: p^2 = a^2m^2 + b^2 The coordinate of the point of contact is given by left(-fraca^2mp, fracb^2pright). ### Core Logic Given the ellipse parameter values a^2 = 16 and b^2 = 9, and tangent line slope m = 1: p^2 = 16(1)^2 + 9 = 25 implies p = pm 5 Thus, the two values of p are 5 and -5. The points of contact A and B are: - For p = 5: A = left(-frac16(1)5, frac95right) = left(-frac165, frac95right) - For p = -5: B = left(-frac16(1)-5, frac9-5right) = left(frac165, -frac95right) ### Step 1: Intersecting line with Ellipse The line y = x intersects the ellipse fracx^216 + fracy^29 = 1: fracx^216 + fracx^29 = 1 implies frac25x^2144 = 1 implies x^2 = frac14425 implies x = pm frac125 Since y = x, the intersection points C and D are: C = left(-frac125, -frac125right) quad textand quad D = left(frac125, frac125right) ### Step 2: Calculating Quadrilateral Area The area of quadrilateral ABCD with vertices mapped symmetrically can be computed using the standard coordinate determinant matrix layout formula: textArea = frac12 beginvmatrix x_A & y_A & 1 \\ x_B & y_B & 1 \\ x_C & y_C & 1 endvmatrix + dots = 24 ### Pattern Recognition Notice that the tangent lines are parallel and symmetric (p = pm 5), and the intersecting line passes through the origin. This symmetry creates a geometric parallelogram, simplifying your area calculation by doubling the area of triangle ABD. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections
Q67 jee_main_2025_04_april_morning Ellipse - Foci and Latus Rectum
The length of the latus-rectum of the ellipse, whose foci are (2, 5) and (2, -3) and eccentricity is frac45, is
  • A. frac65
  • B. frac503
  • C. frac103
  • D. frac185

Solution

### Related Formula Distance between foci = 2be (for vertical major axis). Length of Latus Rectum (textL.R.) = frac2a^2b. ### Core Logic Foci are F_1(2,5) and F_2(2,-3). The x-coordinates are identical, indicating a vertical ellipse. Distance between foci: 2be = 5 - (-3) = 8 implies be = 4 Given eccentricity e = frac45: bleft(frac45right) = 4 implies b = 5
Ellipse - Foci and Latus Rectum diagram for Q67 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
Ellipse - Foci and Latus Rectum diagram for Q67 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
### Step 1: Calculate Minor Axis length Use eccentricity relation: a^2 = b^2(1 - e^2) implies a^2 = 25left(1 - frac1625right) = 25 times frac925 = 9 implies a = 3 ### Step 2: Evaluate Latus Rectum textL.R. = frac2a^2b = frac2 times 95 = frac185 ### Pattern Recognition Always verify axis orientation (horizontal vs vertical) from coordinates before blindly substituting into standard formulas. Symmetrical components match axis lengths parameters directly. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections
Q74 jee_main_2025_04_april_morning Tangents to Conics
Let C be the circle x^2 + (y - 1)^2 = 2, E_1 and E_2 be two ellipses whose centres lie at the origin and major axes lie on the x-axis and y-axis respectively. Let the straight line x + y = 3 touch the curves C, E_1 and E_2 at P(x_1, y_1), Q(x_2, y_2) and R(x_3, y_3) respectively. Given that P is the mid-point of the line segment QR and PQ = frac2sqrt23, the value of 9(x_1y_1 + x_2y_2 + x_3y_3) is equal to
Numerical Answer. Answer: 46 to 46

Solution

### Related Formula Parametric equation of a straight line: x = x_1 + rcostheta, quad y = y_1 + rsintheta ### Core Logic Step 1: Find point P(x_1,y_1) on circle C. Equation of tangent at P on x^2 + y^2 - 2y - 1 = 0 is xx_1 + y(y_1 - 1) - (y_1 + 1) = 0. Comparing with line x + y = 3 implies fracx_11 = fracy_1 - 11 = fracy_1 + 13. Solving gives x_1 = 1, y_1 = 2. Thus, P = (1, 2). ### Step 1: Use Line Parametrics for Q and R Line x + y = 3 makes an angle theta = 135^circ with the positive x-axis. Using parametric distances from P(1,2) with r = PQ = frac2sqrt23: x = 1 pm rcos(135^circ) = 1 mp fracrsqrt2 y = 2 pm rsin(135^circ) = 2 pm fracrsqrt2 Substitute r = frac2sqrt23: For Q: x_2 = 1 + frac23 = frac53, y_2 = 2 - frac23 = frac43. For R: x_3 = 1 - frac23 = frac13, y_3 = 2 + frac23 = frac83. ### Step 2: Evaluate Final Expression Calculate the products: x_1y_1 = 1 times 2 = 2 x_2y_2 = frac53 times frac43 = frac209 x_3y_3 = frac13 times frac83 = frac89 9(x_1y_1 + x_2y_2 + x_3y_3) = 9left(2 + frac209 + frac89right) = 18 + 20 + 8 = 46 ### Pattern Recognition Parametric distance equations are perfect for lines containing midpoints. This approach bypasses calculating the individual ellipse equations a^2, b^2 completely. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Circles Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections
Q62 jee_main_2025_07_april_evening Properties of Ellipse
Let the length of a latus rectum of an ellipse fracx^2a^2 + fracy^2b^2 = 1 be 10. If its eccentricity is the minimum value of the function f(t) = t^2 + t + frac1112, t in mathbfR, then a^2 + b^2 is equal to:
  • A. 125
  • B. 126
  • C. 120
  • D. 115

Solution

### Related Formula Length of latus rectum of an ellipse and its eccentricity relation are: textLR = frac2b^2a e^2 = 1 - fracb^2a^2 ### Core Logic Given length of textLR = 10 implies frac2b^2a = 10 implies b^2 = 5a quad dots text(i) Now, let's find the minimum value of f(t) = t^2 + t + frac1112. Differentiating: f'(t) = 2t + 1 = 0 implies t = -frac12. textMinimum value e = fleft(-frac12 ight) = left(-frac12 ight)^2 + left(-frac12 ight) + frac1112 = frac14 - frac12 + frac1112 = frac3 - 6 + 1112 = frac812 = frac23 ### Step 1: Solve for a and b Using eccentricity formula: e^2 = frac49 = 1 - fracb^2a^2 implies fracb^2a^2 = frac59 implies b^2 = frac5a^29 quad dots text(ii) Equating (i) and (ii): 5a = frac5a^29 implies a = 9 Then from (i): b^2 = 5(9) = 45 implies b = 3sqrt5 Hence, a^2 = 81. ### Step 2: Calculate a^2 + b^2 a^2 + b^2 = 81 + 45 = 126 ### Pattern Recognition A quadratic function at^2+bt+c reaches its extreme value at t = -fracb2a. Using this layout avoids full calculus derivation steps. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections Class 11 Mathematics: Quadratic Equations

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