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JEE Mains · Maths · STD 12 - 6. Application of derivatives

Let a tangent be drawn to the ellipse \(\frac{x^{2}}{27}+y^{2}=1\) at \((3 \sqrt{3} \cos \theta, \sin \theta)\) where \(\theta \in\left(0, \frac{\pi}{2}\right)\). Then the value of \(\theta\) such that the sum of intercepts on axes made by this tangent is minimum is equal to ..... .

  1. A \(\frac{\pi}{8}\)
  2. B \(\frac{\pi}{4}\)
  3. C \(\frac{\pi}{6}\)
  4. D \(\frac{\pi}{3}\)
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(C) \(\frac{\pi}{6}\)

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Equation of tangent be \(\frac{ x \cos \theta}{3 \sqrt{3}}+\frac{ y \cdot \sin \theta}{1}=1, \quad \theta \in\left(0, \frac{\pi}{2}\right)\) intercept on \(x\) -axis \(OA =3 \sqrt{3} sec \theta\) intercept on \(y-\)axis \(OB =\operatorname{cosec} \theta\) Now, sum of intercept…
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