The asymptotes of the hyperbola x 2 a 2 - y 2 b 2 = 1 , with any tangent to the hyperbola form a triangle…

The asymptotes of the hyperbola x2a2-y2b2=1, with any tangent to the hyperbola form a triangle whose area is a2tanα. Then its eccentricity equals
  1. secα
  2. cosecα
  3. sec2α
  4. cosec2α

Solution

Given hyperbola x2a2-y2b2=1

Asymptotes of hyperbola are xa+yb=0...I , xa-yb=0...II

Tangent at x1, y1 is xx1a2-yy1b2=1....III

We know that area formed by a triangle with asymptotes and any tangent is equal to ab.

ab = a2 tan α

b =a tan α

Eccentricity of hyperbola are e = a2+b2a2

e = a2+a2tan2αa2= 1+tan2α = sec α.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2021 (19 Aug Shift 1)

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