JEE MainMathematicsEllipseMCQ+4 / −1
Let a line L pass through the point of intersection of the lines and . If the line also passes through the point and touches the circle , then the eccentricity of the ellipse is :
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- B
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Correct answer: B
- Find the intersection point of the given lines
The lines are and
From , we get
Substitute into :
Hence
So the intersection point is
- Equation of line through and
Since line passes through and , its slope is
Simplify:
Thus line through is
- Use tangency condition with the circle
The circle is
So its center is and radius is
Write the line in general form. From we get
Distance of the center from this line must equal the radius:
Now
Compute : So
Next,
Hence
Therefore,
Set this equal to :
Cross-multiplying,
Squaring,
Expand:
So
- Find the eccentricity of the ellipse
The ellipse is
Since , it becomes
Here,
Therefore eccentricity is
- Check options
corresponds to Option B.
Final Answer:
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