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Let E₁: (x²)/(9) + (y²)/(4) = 1 be an ellipse. Ellipses Eᵢ 's are constructed such that their centres and eccentricities are same as that of E₁ , and the length of minor axis of Eᵢ is the length of major axis of Eᵢ₊₁ ( i ≥ 1 ). If Aᵢ is the area of the ellipse Eᵢ , then (5)/(pi) ( Σi=1∞ Aᵢ ) , is equal to ....

Numerical Answer Type:
Enter a numerical value Answer: 54 to 54 +4 marks

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula

Area of an ellipse with semi-axes a and b:

Area = π a b
Core Logic

Calculate the constant eccentricity e from the initial ellipse E₁:

Infinite Series of Ellipses diagram for Q75 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
Infinite Series of Ellipses diagram for Q75 - JEE Main 2025 Morning

e = √(1 - (4)/(9)) = √(5)3

For any subsequent ellipse E₂, its major axis equals the minor axis of E₁ (2b₁ = 4 a₂ = 2). Since eccentricity remains constant:

(5)/(9) = 1 - (b₂²)/(a₂²) = 1 - (b₂²)/(4) b₂² = (16)/(9) b₂ = (4)/(3)
Step 1: Finding the Area Sequence Terms

Evaluate the area values for the initial ellipses: A₁ = π · 3 · 2 = 6π A₂ = π · 2 · (4)/(3) = (8π)/(3)

The areas form an infinite geometric progression with a common ratio r = (4)/(9).

Step 2: Summing the Infinite Geometric Series
Σi=1∞ Aᵢ = (6π)/(1 - (4)/(9)) = (6π)/((5)/(9)) = (54π)/(5)

Evaluating the final scaling formula:

(5)/(π) ( (54π)/(5) ) = 54
Pattern Recognition

Iterative dimensional scaling creates geometric progressions where the ratio equals the square of the linear scaling factor.

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Q9 jee_main_2026_28_january_evening Ellipse Parameters and Latus Rectum
An ellipse has its center at (1,-2), one focus at (3,-2) and one vertex at (5, - 2). Then the length of its latus rectum is :
  • A. 16√(3)
  • B. 6
  • C. 4√(3)
  • D. 6√(3)

Solution

Related Formula
Latus Rectum (LR) = (2b²)/(a) = 2a(1-e²)
Core Logic

From the given coordinates on the major axis (y = -2): Center C(1, -2), Focus F₁(3, -2), Vertex A₁(5, -2). Distance from center to vertex, CA₁ = a = 5 - 1 = 4. Distance from center to focus, CF₁ = ae = 3 - 1 = 2.

Ellipse dimensions mapped to coordinates
Ellipse dimensions mapped to coordinates

Execution

Calculate eccentricity e:

ae = 2 ⇒ 4e = 2 ⇒ e = (1)/(2)

Use alternate formula for Latus Rectum:

LR = 2e((a)/(e) - ae) or directly 2a(1-e²) LR = 2(4)(1 - (1)/(4)) = 8 × (3)/(4) = 6
Pattern Recognition

Aligning focus, center, and vertex along a constant y-axis implies a standard shifted ellipse where absolute differences in x-coordinates yield standard parameters (a and ae) directly.

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Q10 jee_main_2026_28_january_evening Confocal Ellipse and Hyperbola
Let the ellipse E: x²144 + y²169 = 1 and the hyperbola H: x²16 - y²λ² = -1 have the same foci. If e and L respectively denote the eccentricity and the length of the latus rectum of H, then the value of 24(e + L) is:
  • A. 296
  • B. 126
  • C. 148
  • D. 67

Solution

Related Formula
e = √(1 - (a²)/(b²)) (for vertical ellipse) e = √(1 + (a²)/(b²)) (for conjugate hyperbola)
Core Logic

For Ellipse E: (x²)/(144) + (y²)/(169) = 1 a² = 144, b² = 169. Since b > a, the major axis is along the y-axis. Eccentricity e' = √(1 - (144)/(169)) = √((25)/(169)) = (5)/(13). Foci of ellipse = (0, ± be') = (0, ± 13 × (5)/(13)) = (0, ± 5).

Execution

For Hyperbola H: (y²)/(λ²) - (x²)/(16) = 1 Foci of conjugate hyperbola are (0, ± λ e). Equating foci: λ e = 5.

e = √(1 + (16)/(λ²)) λ √(1 + (16)/(λ²)) = 5 ⇒ λ² + 16 = 25 ⇒ λ² = 9 ⇒ λ = 3

Eccentricity of hyperbola, e = (5)/(3). Length of latus rectum of hyperbola, L = (2(16))/(λ) = (32)/(3).

Calculate 24(e + L):

24(e + L) = 24[(5)/(3) + (32)/(3)] = 24((37)/(3)) = 8 × 37 = 296
Pattern Recognition

Confocal conics usually align along the same major axis. Notice the -1 on the RHS of the hyperbola equation indicates a conjugate hyperbola orienting it vertically to match the b>a ellipse.

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Q55 jee_main_2025_02_april_evening Ellipse
If the length of the minor axis of an ellipse is equal to one fourth of the distance between the foci, then the eccentricity of the ellipse is :
  • A. 4√(17)
  • B. √(3)16
  • C. 3√(19)
  • D. √(5)7

Solution

Related Formula
Length of minor axis = 2b Distance between foci = 2ae Eccentricity: e = √(1 - (b²)/(a²))
Core Logic

We set up an algebraic equation relating b, a, and e from the given geometric condition, then substitute it into the eccentricity identity.

Step 1: Set up the geometric relation

Given that 2b = (1)/(4) (2ae):

b = (ae)/(4) (b)/(a) = (e)/(4)

Square both sides:

(b²)/(a²) = (e²)/(16)
Step 2: Solve for eccentricity

Using the eccentricity relation:

e² = 1 - (b²)/(a²) e² = 1 - (e²)/(16) e² (1 + (1)/(16)) = 1 (17)/(16) e² = 1 e² = (16)/(17) e = 4√(17)
Pattern Recognition

Standard Ellipse relations: For standard ellipses, the ratio of axes and the eccentricity are coupled quadratic equations. Expressing b/a as a function of e allows direct solving of the eccentricity.

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Q67 jee_main_2025_02_april_evening Parabola
Let the point P of the focal chord PQ of the parabola y² = 16x be (1, -4). If the focus of the parabola divides the chord PQ in the ratio m : n, (m, n) = 1, then m² + n² is equal to:
  • A. 17
  • B. 10
  • C. 37
  • D. 26

Solution

Related Formula
Parametric coordinates on y² = 4ax: (at², 2at) Focal Chord relation: t₁ t₂ = -1 Section Formula: (xc, yc) = ( (m x₂ + n x₁)/(m+n), (m y₂ + n y₁)/(m+n) )
Core Logic

We find the parametric parameters of coordinates P and Q, obtain their Cartesian values, and then apply the section formula with the focus S to calculate the splitting ratio.

Step 1: Find coordinates of P and Q

For parabola y² = 16x, the focal parameter is a = 4. Focus is S(4, 0). Let P be (a t₁², 2a t₁) = (1, -4):

2a t₁ = -4 2(4) t₁ = -4 t₁ = -(1)/(2)

Since PQ is a focal chord, the parametric points are coupled:

t₁ t₂ = -1 t₂ = 2

Now, calculate the coordinates of Q:

Q ≡ (a t₂², 2 a t₂) = (4(4), 2(4)(2)) = (16, 16)
Step 2: Solve for the dividing ratio

Let the focus S(4, 0) divide the line segment PQ internally in the ratio λ : 1. Using the y-coordinate of the section formula:

yₛ = (λ yq + 1 yₚ)/(λ + 1) 0 = (λ(16) + 1(-4))/(λ + 1) 16λ - 4 = 0 λ = (1)/(4)

Thus, the focus S divides the chord internally in the ratio 1:4. Since (1, 4) = 1, we have m = 1 and n = 4:

m² + n² = 1² + 4² = 1 + 16 = 17
Pattern Recognition

Harmonic Mean Shortcut: In any parabola, the focus divides a focal chord internally into segments of lengths SP and SQ such that the semi-latus rectum 2a is the harmonic mean of these segments: (1)/(SP) + (1)/(SQ) = (1)/(a).

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Q jee_main_2025_02_april_morning Properties of Hyperbola
Let one focus of the hyperbola H: (x²)/(a²) - (y²)/(b²) = 1 be at (√(10), 0) and the corresponding directrix be x = 9√(10). If e and l respectively are the eccentricity and the length of the latus rectum of H, then 9(e² + l) is equal to:
  • A. 14
  • B. 15
  • C. 16
  • D. 12

Solution

Related Formula

For a standard hyperbola: Focus: (± ae, 0) Directrix: x = ± (a)/(e) Eccentricity relation: (ae)² = a² + b² Length of latus rectum: l = (2b²)/(a)

Core Logic

Given ae = √(10) and (a)/(e) = 9√(10). Multiplying these gives a², which determines both parameters.

Step 1: Find a and e
a² = (ae) · ((a)/(e)) = √(10) · 9√(10) = 9 a = 3

Substitute a = 3 into ae = √(10):

e = √(10)3 e² = (10)/(9)
Step 2: Find b and l

Using (ae)² = a² + b²:

10 = 9 + b² b² = 1

Then the length of latus rectum l is:

l = (2b²)/(a) = (2(1))/(3) = (2)/(3)
Step 3: Evaluate Final Expression

Calculate 9(e² + l):

9((10)/(9) + (2)/(3)) = 10 + 6 = 16
Pattern Recognition

Multiplying focus location by directrix location immediately eliminates e, giving a² directly. Once a² is known, b² follow seamlessly via (ae)² = a²+b².

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