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If A and B are the points of intersection of the circle x^2+y^2-8x=0 and the hyperbola fracx^29-fracy^24=1 and a point P moves on the line 2x-3y+4=0, then the centroid of Delta PAB lies on the line:

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula Centroid (h, k) of a triangle with vertices (x_1,y_1), (x_2,y_2), (x_3,y_3): h = fracx_1 + x_2 + x_33, quad k = fracy_1 + y_2 + y_33 ### Core Logic Given equations: 1) Circle: y^2 = 8x - x^2 2) Hyperbola: 4x^2 - 9y^2 = 36 Substitute circle's y^2 into hyperbola equation: 4x^2 - 9(8x - x^2) = 36 implies 4x^2 - 72x + 9x^2 = 36 13x^2 - 72x - 36 = 0 implies (13x + 6)(x - 6) = 0 If x = -6/13, y^2 < 0 (rejected). Thus, x = 6. Substituting x = 6 into circle: y^2 = 8(6) - 6^2 = 48 - 36 = 12 implies y = pm sqrt12. The intersection points are A(6, sqrt12) and B(6, -sqrt12). ### Step 1: Relate Centroid coordinates to P Let point P have coordinates (alpha, beta). Since P lies on 2x - 3y + 4 = 0: 2alpha - 3beta + 4 = 0 implies beta = frac2alpha + 43 Let the centroid be (h, k): h = frac6 + 6 + alpha3 = frac12 + alpha3 implies alpha = 3h - 12 k = fracsqrt12 - sqrt12 + beta3 = fracbeta3 implies beta = 3k ### Step 2: Form the Locus Equation Substitute alpha and \beta into the line equation of P: 2(3h - 12) - 3(3k) + 4 = 0 6h - 24 - 9k + 4 = 0 6h - 9k = 20 Replacing (h, k) with general coordinates (x, y) gives the locus: 6x - 9y = 20 ### Pattern Recognition Notice how the y-coordinates of intersection points A and B are symmetric (\,pmsqrt12\,), meaning their sum is zero. This simplifies the expression for k instantly to just beta/3. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Coordinate Geometry Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections

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Q53 2025 Circles
If the four distinct points (4, 6), (-1, 5), (0, 0) and (k, 3k) lie on a circle of radius r, then 10k + r^2 is equal to
  • A. 32
  • B. 33
  • C. 34
  • D. 35

Solution

### Related Formula The general equation of a circle is: x^2 + y^2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0 Radius of the circle: r = sqrtg^2 + f^2 - c If a set of points lies on this circle, their coordinates must satisfy the equation. ### Core Logic Since (0,0) lies on the circle: 0^2 + 0^2 + 2g(0) + 2f(0) + c = 0 implies c = 0 Thus, the equation simplifies to: x^2 + y^2 + 2gx + 2fy = 0 ### Step 1: Finding g, f and r^2 Substitute (4,6): 16 + 36 + 8g + 12f = 0 implies 2g + 3f = -13 quad text--- (1) Substitute (-1,5): 1 + 25 - 2g + 10f = 0 implies -g + 5f = -13 implies g = 5f + 13 quad text--- (2) Substituting g from (2) into (1): 2(5f + 13) + 3f = -13 13f + 26 = -13 implies f = -3 g = 5(-3) + 13 = -2 The circle equation is: x^2 + y^2 - 4x - 6y = 0 Calculating radius squared r^2: r^2 = g^2 + f^2 - c = (-2)^2 + (-3)^2 - 0 = 13
Circle diagram for Q53 - JEE Main 2025 Evening Shift
Circle diagram for Q53 - JEE Main 2025 Evening Shift
### Step 2: Solving for k The point (k, 3k) lies on this circle: k^2 + (3k)^2 - 4k - 6(3k) = 0 10k^2 - 22k = 0 implies k(10k - 22) = 0 Since the points must be distinct and k=0 gives (0,0) which is already a given point, we must have: 10k = 22 implies k = frac115 Now, calculate 10k + r^2: 10k + r^2 = 10left(frac115right) + 13 = 22 + 13 = 35 ### Pattern Recognition Notice that the slope of the line joining origin (0,0) to the general point is y = 3x. For three given coordinates, if origin is one of them, the circle equation lacks the constant c. It is always faster to first solve for parameters g, f and then check geometry. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections Class 10 Mathematics: Coordinate Geometry
Q67 2025 Ellipse
Let C be the circle of minimum area enclosing the ellipse E: fracx^2a^2 + fracy^2b^2 = 1 with eccentricity frac12 and foci (pm 2, 0). Let PQR be a variable triangle, whose vertex P is on the circle C and the side QR of length 8 is parallel to the major axis of E and contains the point of intersection of E with the negative y-axis. Then the maximum area of the triangle PQR is:
  • A. 6(3 + sqrt2)
  • B. 8(3 + sqrt2)
  • C. 6(2 + sqrt3)
  • D. 8(2 + sqrt3)

Solution

### Related Formula For an ellipse E: - Foci: (pm ae, 0) - Eccentricity: b^2 = a^2(1 - e^2) - The circle of minimum area enclosing a centered ellipse has diameter equal to the major axis of the ellipse (R = a). - Area of triangle: textArea = frac12 cdot textbase cdot textheight ### Core Logic Let's first find coordinates a and b: - ae = 2 - e = frac12 implies aleft(frac12right) = 2 implies a = 4 - b^2 = a^2(1 - e^2) = 16left(1 - frac14right) = 12 implies b = 2sqrt3 ### Step 1: Setting Circle and Triangle geometry The enclosing circle C has radius R = a = 4, centered at (0,0). Thus, its equation is: x^2 + y^2 = 16 implies P = (4costheta, 4sintheta) The intersection of the ellipse with the negative y-axis is (0, -b) = (0, -2sqrt3). Since side QR (length = 8) is parallel to the major axis (x-axis) and contains (0, -2sqrt3), the equation of the line containing QR is: y = -2sqrt3
Enclosing circle diagram for Q67 - JEE Main 2025 Evening Shift
Enclosing circle diagram for Q67 - JEE Main 2025 Evening Shift
### Step 2: Maximizing Area of Delta PQR The perpendicular height of vertex P(4costheta, 4sintheta) from the base line y = -2sqrt3 is: H = 4sintheta - (-2sqrt3) = 4sintheta + 2sqrt3 To maximize the area, we maximize height H by choosing sintheta = 1: H_max = 4 + 2sqrt3 textMaximum Area = frac12 cdot textbase QR cdot H_max textMaximum Area = frac12 cdot 8 cdot (4 + 2sqrt3) = 4(4 + 2sqrt3) = 8(2 + sqrt3) ### Pattern Recognition The enclosing circle with minimum area is called the auxiliary circle. Its radius is equal to the semi-major axis a. Max height of a triangle with a base fixed at line y=-k and vertex on the circle is R + k. This directly gives textArea = frac12 cdot textbase cdot (a+b). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections
Q68 2025 Parabola
The shortest distance between the curves y^2 = 8x and x^2 + y^2 + 12y + 35 = 0 is :
  • A. 2sqrt3 - 1
  • B. sqrt2
  • C. 3sqrt2 - 1
  • D. 2sqrt2 - 1

Solution

### Related Formula For a circle x^2 + (y-k)^2 = R^2 and any smooth curve, the shortest distance lies along the normal to the curve passing through the center of the circle C(h,k): textShortest Distance = textDistance(P, C) - R where P is the point of normal intersection on the curve. ### Core Logic Let's first identify the circle parameters: x^2 + y^2 + 12y + 35 = 0 implies x^2 + (y+6)^2 = 36 - 35 = 1 Center C = (0, -6) and radius R = 1. The first curve is the parabola y^2 = 8x, where a = 2. Normal equation of y^2 = 4ax in slope form: y = mx - 2am - am^3 Substituting a=2: y = mx - 4m - 2m^3 ### Step 1: Find normal passing through circle center Normal passes through C(0, -6): -6 = m(0) - 4m - 2m^3 2m^3 + 4m - 6 = 0 implies m^3 + 2m - 3 = 0 By inspection, m=1 is a real solution: (m-1)(m^2 + m + 3) = 0 Since m^2 + m + 3 = 0 has complex roots, the unique real normal slope is m=1.
Shortest distance diagram for Q68 - JEE Main 2025 Evening Shift
Shortest distance diagram for Q68 - JEE Main 2025 Evening Shift
### Step 2: Point calculation and shortest distance For m=1 and a=2, normal intersection point P(am^2, -2am) is: P = (2(1)^2, -2(2)(1)) = (2, -4) Distance from P(2,-4) to center C(0,-6): PC = sqrt(2-0)^2 + (-4 - (-6))^2 = sqrt4 + 4 = 2sqrt2 Shortest distance: textSD = PC - R = 2sqrt2 - 1 ### Pattern Recognition The shortest distance between a parabola and a circle is always along the common normal of the parabola passing through the circle's center. Finding the normal in slope form and solving for m avoids complex calculus. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections
Q75 2025 Hyperbola
If the equation of the hyperbola with foci (4, 2) and (8, 2) is 3x^2 - y^2 - alpha x + beta y + gamma = 0, then alpha + beta + gamma is equal to
Numerical Answer. Answer: 141 to 141

Solution

### Related Formula For a horizontal hyperbola centered at (h,k): frac(x-h)^2a^2 - frac(y-k)^2b^2 = 1 - Foci: (h pm ae, k) - Eccentricity relation: b^2 = a^2(e^2 - 1) = a^2 e^2 - a^2 ### Core Logic Foci are S_1 = (4,2) and S_2 = (8,2). - Center C(h,k) is the midpoint: h = frac4 + 82 = 6, quad k = 2 implies C = (6, 2) - Distance between foci: 2ae = 8 - 4 = 4 implies ae = 2 Thus, b^2 = 4 - a^2. ### Step 1: Expanding standard equation The equation is: frac(x-6)^2a^2 - frac(y-2)^24-a^2 = 1 (4-a^2)(x-6)^2 - a^2(y-2)^2 = a^2(4-a^2) Comparing with 3x^2 - y^2 - alpha x + beta y + gamma = 0, the ratio of coefficients of x^2 and y^2 is frac3-1 = -3: frac4 - a^2-a^2 = -3 implies 4 - a^2 = 3a^2 implies 4a^2 = 4 implies a^2 = 1 Thus, b^2 = 4 - 1 = 3. ### Step 2: Finding values of coefficients alpha, beta, gamma Substituting a^2 = 1 back into standard form equation: 3(x-6)^2 - (y-2)^2 = 3 3(x^2 - 12x + 36) - (y^2 - 4y + 4) = 3 3x^2 - 36x + 108 - y^2 + 4y - 4 = 3 3x^2 - y^2 - 36x + 4y + 101 = 0 Comparing coefficients: - alpha = 36 - beta = 4 - gamma = 101 alpha + beta + gamma = 36 + 4 + 101 = 141
Hyperbola diagram for Q75 - JEE Main 2025 Evening Shift
Hyperbola diagram for Q75 - JEE Main 2025 Evening Shift
### Pattern Recognition Symmetric focal coordinates (y=2) indicate the hyperbola is horizontal. Identifying coordinates of the center (6,2) quickly and using coefficient ratio comparison restricts parameters immediately without requiring complex algebraic systems. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Conic Sections
Q 2025 Parabola
Let mathrmP be the parabola, whose focus is (-2, 1) and directrix is 2mathrmx + mathrmy + 2 = 0 . Then the sum of the ordinates of the points on mathrmP , whose abscissa is -2 , is
  • A. frac32
  • B. frac52
  • C. frac14
  • D. frac34

Solution

### Related Formula By the definition of a parabola, the distance from any point (x, y) on the curve to the focus (x_f, y_f) equals its perpendicular distance to the directrix line Ax + By + C = 0: (x - x_f)^2 + (y - y_f)^2 = frac(Ax + By + C)^2A^2 + B^2 ### Core Logic Substituting the focus (-2, 1) and directrix 2x + y + 2 = 0 into the definition equation: (x + 2)^2 + (y - 1)^2 = frac(2x + y + 2)^22^2 + 1^2 5left[(x + 2)^2 + (y - 1)^2right] = (2x + y + 2)^2 ### Step 1: Substitute the Given Abscissa
Parabola diagram for Q55 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
Parabola diagram for Q55 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
We need the points whose abscissa (x-coordinate) is x = -2. Substitute x = -2 into the general equation: 5left[(-2 + 2)^2 + (y - 1)^2right] = (2(-2) + y + 2)^2 5left[0 + (y - 1)^2right] = (-4 + y + 2)^2 5(y - 1)^2 = (y - 2)^2 5(y^2 - 2y + 1) = y^2 - 4y + 4 5y^2 - 10y + 5 = y^2 - 4y + 4 4y^2 - 6y + 1 = 0 ### Step 2: Find the Sum of Ordinates The ordinates y_1 and y_2 are the roots of the quadratic equation 4y^2 - 6y + 1 = 0. The sum of the ordinates is: y_1 + y_2 = -frac-64 = frac64 = frac32 ### Pattern Recognition Notice how evaluating the intersection layout directly simplifies when the substitution value matches the coordinate of the focus, converting the entire quadratic horizontal layout component to 0 immediately. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Conic Sections

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