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TS EAMCET · Maths · Pair of Lines

If \(x^2+\alpha y^2+2 \beta y=a^2\) represents a pair of perpendicular lines, then \(\beta\) equals to

  1. A \(4 a\)
  2. B \(a\)
  3. C \(2a\)
  4. D \(3a\)
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(B) \(a\)

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Let given line be \[ x^2+\alpha y^2+2 \beta y-a^2=0 \] Here, \(a=1, b=\alpha, h=0, g=0, f=\beta, c=-a^2\) Condition for perpendicular line \(a+b=0\) \[ \therefore \quad 1+\alpha=0 \Rightarrow \alpha=-1 \] Condition of pair of lines…