JEE Main 2020 — Hyperbola Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2020 (Online) 3rd September Morning Slot
Question
A hyperbola having the transverse axis of
length
has the same foci as that of the ellipse
3x2 + 4y2 = 12, then this hyperbola does not
pass through which of the following points?
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: B
Correct answer
B
Step-by-step explanation
Ellipse :
eccentricity =
foci = ( 1, 0)
for hyperbola, given
hyperbola will be
eccentricity =
foci
Ellipse and hyperbola have same foci
Equation of hyperbola :
Clearly does not lie on it.
eccentricity =
foci = ( 1, 0)
for hyperbola, given
hyperbola will be
eccentricity =
foci
Ellipse and hyperbola have same foci
Equation of hyperbola :
Clearly does not lie on it.
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