Which of the following points lies on the locus of the foot of perpendicular drawn upon any tangent to the ellipse, x²/4 + y²/2 = 1 from any of its foci?
Which of the following points lies on the locus of the foot of perpendicular drawn upon any tangent to the ellipse, x²/4 + y²/2 = 1 from any of its foci?
Option 1 -
(-2,√3)
Option 2 -
(-1,√2)
Option 3 -
(-1,√3)
Option 4 -
(1,2)
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Correct Option - 3
Detailed Solution:Locus is auxiliary circle x²+y²=a²=4. (-1, √3) satisfies.
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