Let H n : x 2 1 + n - y 2 3 + n = 1 ,   n ∈ ℕ . Let k be the smallest even value of n such…

Let Hn:x21+n-y23+n=1, n. Let k be the smallest even value of n such that the eccentricity of Hk is a rational number. If l is the length of the latus rectum of Hk, then 21l is equal to

Solution

Given,

Equation of hyperbola,

Hn:x21+n-y23+n=1, n

Now using the eccentricity formula we get,

e2=1+3+n1+n

e2=2n+4n+1=2(n+2)n+1

Now check when (n+1)=9,25,49, is perfect square and then at the same time 2n+2 should also be perfect square,

So checking for n=8 e2=209

n=24 e2=5225

n=48e2=10049e=107

Hence, for n=48 both n+1 & 2n+2 are perfect square,

Now we know that,

Length of latusrectum is given by l=2b2a=2n+3n+1=2×517

Hence, 21l=42×517=306

Asked in: JEE Main 2023 (11 Apr Shift 1)

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