JEE MainMathematicsHyperbolaMCQ+4 / −1
For some , if the eccentricity of the hyperbola, x2–y2sec2 = 10 is times the eccentricity of the ellipse, x2sec2 + y2 = 5, then the length of the latus rectum of the ellipse, is :
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: C
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Given hyperbola: Divide by :
\implies \frac{x^2}{10}-\frac{y^2}{10\cos^2\theta}=1$$ So for the hyperbola, $$a_h^2=10,\qquad b_h^2=10\cos^2\theta$$ Hence its eccentricity is $$e_h=\sqrt{1+\frac{b_h^2}{a_h^2}}=\sqrt{1+\cos^2\theta}$$ --- Given ellipse: $$x^2\sec^2\theta+y^2=5$$ Divide by $5$: $$\frac{x^2\sec^2\theta}{5}+\frac{y^2}{5}=1 \implies \frac{x^2}{5\cos^2\theta}+\frac{y^2}{5}=1$$ Since $\theta\in(0,\pi/2)$, we have $\cos^2\theta<1$, so major axis is along $y$. Thus, $$a_e^2=5,\qquad b_e^2=5\cos^2\theta$$ Its eccentricity is $$e_e=\sqrt{1-\frac{b_e^2}{a_e^2}}=\sqrt{1-\cos^2\theta}=\sin\theta$$ --- 2. **Use the given relation between eccentricities** Given: $$e_h=\sqrt{5}\,e_e$$ So, $$\sqrt{1+\cos^2\theta}=\sqrt{5}\sin\theta$$ Squaring both sides, $$1+\cos^2\theta=5\sin^2\theta$$ Using $\sin^2\theta=1-\cos^2\theta$, $$1+\cos^2\theta=5(1-\cos^2\theta)$$ $$1+\cos^2\theta=5-5\cos^2\theta$$ $$6\cos^2\theta=4$$ $$\cos^2\theta=\frac{2}{3}$$ Then, $$\sin^2\theta=1-\frac{2}{3}=\frac{1}{3}$$ --- 3. **Find the latus rectum of the ellipse** For an ellipse, length of latus rectum is $$\ell=\frac{2b^2}{a}$$ where $a$ is the semi-major axis and $b$ is the semi-minor axis. Here, $$a=\sqrt{5},\qquad b^2=5\cos^2\theta=5\cdot\frac{2}{3}=\frac{10}{3}$$ Therefore, $$\ell=\frac{2\cdot \frac{10}{3}}{\sqrt{5}}=\frac{20}{3\sqrt{5}}=\frac{4\sqrt{5}}{3}$$ --- 4. **Match with options** $$\boxed{\frac{4\sqrt{5}}{3}}$$ So the correct option is **C**.More from Hyperbola
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