WBJEE · Maths · Ellipse
Consider the curve \(\frac{x^{2}}{a^{2}}+\frac{y^{2}}{b^{2}}=1\). The portion of the tangent at any point of the curve intercepted between the point of contact and the directrix subtends at the corresponding focus an angle of
- A \(\frac{\pi}{4}\)
- B \(\frac{\pi}{3}\)
- C \(\frac{\pi}{2}\)
- D \(\frac{\pi}{6}\)
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Correct Answer
(C) \(\frac{\pi}{2}\)
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