ExamBro
ExamBro
AP EAMCET · Maths · Ellipse

The product of the lengths of the perpendiculars drawn from the foci of the ellipse \(\frac{x^2}{9}+\frac{y^2}{25}=1\) to the tangent at any point on the ellipse is

  1. A 6
  2. B 7
  3. C 8
  4. D 9
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(D) 9

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Given ellipse equation: \(\frac{x^2}{9}+\frac{y^2}{25}=1\) Compare with standard form \(\frac{x^2}{b^2}+\frac{y^2}{a^2}=1\): \(b^2=9\) The product of the lengths of the perpendiculars from the foci to any tangent of an ellipse is equal to the square of its semi-minor axis.…