The focal distances of the point 4 5 , 3 5 on the ellipse x 2 4 + y 2 9 = 1 are

The focal distances of the point 45,35 on the ellipse x24+y29=1 are
  1. 103,23
  2. 3,1
  3. 133,53
  4. 4,2

Solution

Given,

Equation of ellipse x24+y29=1,

So we can see b>a so it is vertical ellipse,

Hence eccentricity is given by a2=b21-e2,

4=91-e2

e=53

Now focus is given by 0,±be0,±5

Now assuming S0,5 & S'0,-5 and point P45,35,

Now focal distance will be PS & PS',

Now using distance formula we get, PS=45-02+35-5=4=2

And similarly PS'=4

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2022 (04 Jul Shift 2)

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