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The point of intersection of two tangents drawn to the hyperbola \(\frac{x^2}{a^2}-\frac{y^2}{4}=1\) lie on the circle \(x^2+y^2=5\). If these tangents are perpendicular to each other, then \(a=\)

  1. A 25
  2. B 5
  3. C 9
  4. D 3
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(D) 3

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If two tangents are perpendicular then they intersect on director circle. \(x^2+y^2=a^2-4 \Rightarrow a^2-4=5 \Rightarrow a=3 .\)