Question:

The normal to the hyperbola
\(\frac{x²}{a²} - \frac{y²}{9} = 1\)
at the point (8, 3√3) on it passes through the point:

Updated On: Mar 4, 2024
  • \((15, -2\sqrt3)\)

  • \((9, 2\sqrt3)\)

  • \(( -1, 9\sqrt3)\)

  • \(( -1, 6\sqrt3)\)

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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The correct answer is (C) : \((-1,9\sqrt3)\)
Given hyperbola :
\(\frac{x²}{a²} - \frac{y²}{9} = 1\)
∵ It passes through 
\((8, 3\sqrt3)\)
\(∵ \frac{64}{a²} - \frac{27}{9} = 1 ⇒ a² = 16\)
Now , equation of normal to hyperbola
\(\frac{16x}{8} + \frac{9y}{3\sqrt3} = 16 + 9\)
\(⇒ 2x + \sqrt3y = 25 ...... (i)\)
\((-1 , 9\sqrt3)\) satisfies (i)

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Hyperbola

Hyperbola is the locus of all the points in a plane such that the difference in their distances from two fixed points in the plane is constant.

Hyperbola is made up of two similar curves that resemble a parabola. Hyperbola has two fixed points which can be shown in the picture, are known as foci or focus. When we join the foci or focus using a line segment then its midpoint gives us centre. Hence, this line segment is known as the transverse axis.

Hyperbola