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For the Hyperbola , which of the following remains constant when varies ?
- Aabscissae of vertices
- Babscissae of foci
- Ceccentricity
- Ddirectrix.
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Correct answer: B
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Write the hyperbola in standard form
Given
Compare with the standard hyperbola
So,
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Check each quantity
Option A: Abscissae of vertices
For vertices are at Hence their abscissae are
Since changes with , this is not constant.
So, A is false.
Option B: Abscissae of foci
For the hyperbola, Therefore, So,
Foci are at
Thus the abscissae of foci are always which are constant.
So, B is true.
Option C: Eccentricity
Eccentricity of hyperbola is Since we get
This varies with , so it is not constant.
So, C is false.
Option D: Directrix
Directrices of the hyperbola are Using since
Hence directrices are which vary with .
So, D is false.
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Conclusion
The only quantity that remains constant is the abscissae of the foci.
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