JEE Main 2020MathematicsApplication Of DerivativesMaxima And MinimamediumMCQ

JEE Main 2020Application Of Derivatives Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2020 (Online) 5th September Morning Slot

Question

If the point P on the curve, 4x2 + 5y2 = 20 is
farthest from the point Q(0, -4), then PQ2 is equal to:

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Show full solutionCorrect option: A
Correct answer
A36

Step-by-step explanation

Given ellipse is

Let point P is



(PQ)2 =

(PQ)2 =

(PQ)2 =





=

=

will be maximum when sin = 1

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