JEE MainMathematicsHyperbolaMCQ+4 / −1
The locus of the point of intersection of the straight lines, tx 2y 3t = 0 x 2ty + 3 = 0 (t R), is :
- Aan ellipse with eccentricity
- Ban ellipse with the length of major axis 6
- Ca hyperbola with eccentricity
- Da hyperbola with the length of conjugate axis 3
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Correct answer: D
- Given family of lines
We need the locus of the intersection point of where .
Let the intersection point be .
- Express from both equations
From (1): provided .
From (2): provided .
Equating (3) and (4):
Cross-multiplying,
So,
or
- Identify the conic
This is a hyperbola of standard form with
Hence,
- Check the options
Option A: ellipse with eccentricity
False, because the locus is a hyperbola, not an ellipse.
Option B: ellipse with the length of major axis 6
False, again not an ellipse.
Option C: hyperbola with eccentricity
For the hyperbola, So eccentricity is Not . So this is false.
Option D: hyperbola with the length of conjugate axis 3
For hyperbola, length of conjugate axis is So this is true.
- Final answer
The locus is which is a hyperbola whose conjugate axis has length .
Therefore, the correct option is D.
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