If tan θ 1 × tan θ 2 = - a 2 b 2 , then the chord joining 2 points θ 1 and θ 2 on…

If tanθ1×tanθ2=-a2b2, then the chord joining 2 points θ1 and θ2 on the ellipse x2a2+y2b2=1 will subtend a right angle at
  1. Focus
  2. Center
  3. end of major axis
  4. end of minor axis

Solution

Let the two points be Aacosθ1,bsinθ1 & Bacosθ2,bsinθ2

O0,0 is origin

Slope of OA=bsinθ1acosθ1=btanθ1a

Slope of OB=bsinθ2acosθ2=btanθ2a

Slope of OA×Slope of OB=b2a2tanθ1tanθ2=-1

Therefore, chord subtends the right angle at center.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2021 (20 Aug Shift 1)

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