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JEE Advanced · Mathematics · 15. Hyperbola

Let a and b be positive real numbers such that a>1 and b<a. Let P be a point in the first quadrant that lies on the hyperbola x2a2-y2b2=1. Suppose the tangent to the hyperbola at P passes through the point 1,0, and suppose the normal to the hyperbola at P cuts off equal intercepts on the coordinate axes. Let Δ denote the area of the triangle formed by the tangent at P, the normal at P and the x -axis. If e denotes the eccentricity of the hyperbola, then which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

  1. A 1<e<2
  2. B 2<e<2
  3. C Δ=a4
  4. D Δ=b4
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(D) Δ=b4

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Tangent at P xsecθa-ytanθb=1 Passes through 1,0
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