JEE Main 2020 — Ellipse Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2020 (Online) 4th September Evening Slot
Question
Let x = 4 be a directrix to an ellipse whose centre is at the origin and its eccentricity is . If P(1, ), > 0 is a point on this ellipse, then the equation of the normal to it at P is :
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Show full solutionCorrect option: D
Correct answer
D4x – 2y = 1
Step-by-step explanation
a = 2
Ellipse
P(1, ) is on the ellipse
Equation of normal
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