JEE Main 2021 — Ellipse Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th August Morning Shift
Question
If the minimum area of the triangle formed by a tangent to the ellipse and the co-ordinate axis is kab, then k is equal to _______________.
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Correct answer
2
Step-by-step explanation
Tangent

So, area
k = 2

So, area
k = 2
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