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The equation of the chord, of the ellipse fracx^225+fracy^216=1, whose mid-point is (3,1) is: [cite: 3245, 3246]

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula The equation of a chord of an ellipse whose midpoint (x_1, y_1) is given is: T = S_1 fracxx_1a^2 + fracyy_1b^2 = fracx_1^2a^2 + fracy_1^2b^2 ### Core Logic For the given ellipse fracx^225 + fracy^216 = 1 and midpoint (x_1, y_1) = (3, 1) , we substitute these values into the T = S_1 expression. ### Step 1: Substitution and Expansion Substituting the coordinates into the formula: frac3x25 + frac1y16 - 1 = frac3^225 + frac1^216 - 1 frac3x25 + fracy16 = frac925 + frac116 ### Step 2: Simplification Multiply both sides by the least common multiple of 25 and 16, which is 400: 16(3x) + 25(y) = 16(9) + 25(1) 48x + 25y = 144 + 25 48x + 25y = 169 ### Pattern Recognition Whenever a midpoint is given for a chord of any second-degree conic curve, the relation T = S_1 simplifies the process instantaneously without finding the individual intersection points. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections

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Q57 2025 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 2025 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
Q64 2025 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 2025 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
Ellipse properties diagram for Q67 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
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
Q67 2025 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

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