CBSE Class 11 Maths Revision Notes Chapter 11

Class 11 Mathematics  Revision Notes for Chapter 11 Conic Sections 

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  1. Conic Sections:

The locus of a point in a plane moves so that its distance from a fixed point to its perpendicular distance from a fixed straight line remains in a constant ratio. 

  • Directrix refers to the constant straight line.
  • Focus refers to the fixed point.
  • The constant ratio is denoted by e as it is called eccentricity. 
  • The line passing through the focus & perpendicular to the directrix is known as the axis.
  • A vertex is the point of intersection between an axis and a conic.
  1. Section of Right Circular Cone by Different Planes:

The section of a right circular cone by a plane passing through its vertex is a pair of straight lines that pass through its vertex. A circle is the section of a right circular cone by a plane parallel to its base. A parabola is the section of a right circular cone by a plane parallel to a generator of the cone. An ellipse or hyperbola is the section of a right circular cone by a plane that is neither parallel to any generator of the cone nor parallel/perpendicular to the axis of the cone.

  1. General Equation of a Conic: Focal Directrix Property 

The general equation of conic if the focus of conic is (p,q) and the equation of directrix is lx+my+n=0 is: 

(l2=m2)[(x−p)2+(y−q)2)]=e2(lx+my+n)2≡ax2+2hxy+by2+2gx+2fy=c=0

  1. Distinguishing Various Conics: 

The positions of the focus, the directrix, and the value of eccentricity affect the nature of the conic section. So, there are the following two cases: 

Case 1: When the focus lies on the directrix

In this case, 

Δ≡ abc + 2fgh −− af2 −− bg2 −− ch2 = 0Δ≡ abc + 2fgh −− af2 −− bg2 −− ch2 = 0 

A pair of straight lines are represented by the general equation of a conic in the following conditions: 

Real and distinct lines intersecting at focus if: e > 1 ≡ h2 > abe > 1 ≡ h2 > ab 

Coincident lines if: e = 1 ≡ h2 ⩾ abe = 1 ≡ h2 ⩾ ab 

Imaginary lines if: e < 1 ≡ h2 < abe < 1 ≡ h2 < ab 

Case 2: When the focus does not lie on the directrix, it represents any one of the following:

  • a parabola, 
  • an ellipse, 
  • a hyperbola, or 
  • a rectangular hyperbola 

Parabola

Definition and Terminology 

A parabola is a point’s location whose distance from a fixed point, or focus, equals its perpendicular distance from a fixed straight line, or directrix.

Parametric Representation: 

(at2,2at) represents the coordinates of a point on the parabola:

y2= 4ax 

i.e. the equations 

x=at2,y=2at together represent the parabola with t being the parameter.  The equation of a chord joining t1 & t2 is 

2x−−(t1+ t2)y + 2at1t2= 0. 

Pair of Tangents 

The equation to the pair of tangents drawn from any point (x1,y1) to the parabola y2=4ax is given by: SS1=T2 where: 

S≡y2−4ax,S1=y21−4ax1,T≡yy1−2a(x+x1)

Director Circle 

The director circle is the locus of the point of intersection of the perpendicular tangents to a curve. The equation for the parabola y2=4ax is x+a=0. This is the directrix of the parabola.

Chord of Contact 

The equation to the chord of contact of tangents that can be drawn from a point P(x1,y1) is yy1=2a(x+x1); (i.e., T=0)

Chord With a Given Middle Point 

y−y1=(2a/y1)(x−x1)≡T=Sis the equation of the chord of a parabola y2=4ax whose middle point is (x1,y1

Ellipse

The standard equation of an ellipse is:

x2/a2+y2/b2=1, where a>b,b2=a2(1−e2

Auxiliary Circle/Eccentric Angle 

An auxiliary circle is a circle described on the major axis as the diameter. Let Q be a point on the auxiliary circle x2+y2=a2 such that QP produced will be perpendicular to the x-axis, then P & Q are known as the corresponding points on the ellipse and the auxiliary circle respectively. 

Parametric Representation 

x=a cosθ & y=b sinθ together represent the ellipse x2/a2+y2/b2=1 where θ is a parameter. If P(θ)=P(θ)= (a cosθ,bsinθ) is on the ellipse, then Q(θ)=(a cosθ, a sinθ) is on the auxiliary circle. Equation for the elliptical chord connecting two points with eccentric angles is provided by:

xacosa+?2+ybsina+?2=cosa-?2

Position of a Point With Respect to Ellipse: 

The point p(x1,y1) can lie either outside, inside or on the ellipse: 

[(x21/a2 )+ (y21/b2)]−1>0 (outside) 

[(x21/a2 )+ (y21/b2)]−1<0 (inside) 

x2/a2+y2/b2= 1= 0 (on)

Line and an Ellipse: 

The line y=mx+c meets the ellipse in two points real, coincident or imaginary according as c2 is <, = & > a2m2+b2 Hence, the tangent to the ellipse x2/a2+y2/b2=1, if c2=a2m2 + b2 is y=mx+c.

Tangents 

(a) Slope form y=mx ± √a2m2+b2 is tangent to the ellipse for m 

(b) Point form xx1/a2+yy1/b2=1 is tangent to the ellipse at point (x1,y1)

(c) Parametric for xcosθ/a+ysinθ/b=1 is a tangent to the ellipse at the point (a cosθ, b sinθ)(a cosθ, b sin⁡θ).

Director Circle: 

The director circle is the location of the intersection of the tangents that meet at right angles. This locus’ equation is x2+y2=a2+b2.

Diameter (Not in the syllabus)

Diameter is the locus of the middle points of a system of parallel chords with slope ‘m’ of an ellipse, which is a straight line passing through the centre of the ellipse.

Important Highlights: 

By referring to the ellipse x2/a2+y2/b2=1, it is clear that:

(a) If P be any point on the ellipse with S & S’ as foci, then the equation SP+SP′=2a.

(b) The external and internal angles between the focal distances of P are bisected by the tangent and normal at a point P on the ellipse. This is a well-known reflection property of the ellipse that states that the rays from one focus are reflected through another focus and vice-versa. Hence, the straight lines that join each focus to the foot of the perpendicular from the other focus upon the tangent at any point P meet on the normal PC.

Hyperbola  

It is a conic whose eccentricity is greater than unity (e>1)(e>1)

Standard Equation and Definitions: 

x2/a2+y2/b2=1 is the standard equation of the hyperbola, where b2=a2(e2−1)

Rectangular or Equilateral Hyperbola: 

The kind of hyperbola in which the lengths of the transverse and conjugate axis are equal is an equilateral hyperbola. 

Conjugate Hyperbola:

When the transverse & conjugate axes of one hyperbola are respectively the conjugate and the transverse axes of the other, they are conjugate hyperbolas of each other.

E.g. x2/a2 − y2/b2 = 1 & −x2/a2 +y2/b2 = 1 are conjugate hyperbolas of one another.

Auxiliary Circle:

An auxiliary circle is a circle drawn with centre C and T.A. as a diameter.

Parametric Representation:

x=asecθ & y=btanθ represents the hyperbola x2/a2+y2/b2=1 where the parameter is θ. If P(θ)=(asecθ,btanθ) is on the hyperbola, then Q(θ)=(acosθ, a tanθ) will be on the auxiliary circle. The following is the equation for the chord of the hyperbola connecting two locations with eccentric angles:

xacos?-?2ybsin?+?2=cos?+?2

Position of a Point With Respect to Hyperbola:

The quantity S1= [(x21/a2 )+ (y21/b2)]−1 is positive, zero or negative depending upon whether the point (x1,y1) lies inside, on or outside the curve.

Line and a Hyperbola:

The straight line y=mx+c is a secant, a tangent that passes the outside the hyperbola x2/a2+y2/b2=1 according as c2 > or < a2m2−b2, respectively. 

Tangents:

(i) Slope Form: y=mx ± a2m2−b2 is the tangent to the hyperbola x2/a2+y2/b2=1

Director Circle:

The locus of the intersection point of tangents at right angles of each other is the director circle. 

Diameter (Not in the syllabus):

Diameter is the locus of the middle points of a system of parallel chords with slope ‘m’ of a hyperbola. It is a straight line that passes through the hyperbola’s centre and has the equation:

y=b2/a2m × x

Asymptotes (Not in the syllabus):

As the point on the hyperbola moves to infinity along the hyperbola, if the length of the perpendicular let fall from a point on a hyperbola to a straight line ends to zero, then the straight line is the asymptote.

Important Highlights:

  1. A right angle at the corresponding focus is suspended by the portion of the tangent between the point of contact and the directrix. 
  2. The angle between the focal radii is bisected by the tangent and normal at any point of a hyperbola.
  3. Just as the corresponding directrix and the common points of intersection lie on the auxiliary circle, perpendicular from the foci on either asymptote meet it in the same points.

Circle:

A circle is the locus of a point whose separation from a fixed point (referred to as the centre) is constant (called radius).

  1. Equation of Circle in Various Forms:

Some are: 

(a) The equation of a circle with the centre as origin & radius ‘r’ is x2+y2=r2

(b) The equation of a circle with centre (h,k)& radius ‘r’ is (x−h)2+(y−k)2=r2

  1. Intercepts Made by Circle on the Axes:

The intercepts made by the circle x2+y2+2gx+2fy+c=0 are 2√g2−c and  2√f2−c respectively. If:

  • The x-axis is divided into two independent places by the g2-c>0 circle.
  • The circle at g2-c=0 touches the x-axis
  • The g2-c<0 circles is entirely above or entirely below the x-axis.
  1. Parametric Equation of the Circle:

The parametric equations of (x−h)2+(y−k)2=r2 are : x=h+rcosθ,y=k+rsinθ, −π<θ⩽π, where(h,k) is the centre, θ is a parameter and r is the radius.

  1. Position of a Point with Respect to a Circle:

Depending on whether the point (x1,y1) is inside, on or outside the circle S ≡ x12+ y21+ 2gx + 2fy + c = 0, S1≡ x12+ y21 + 2xx1+ 2yy1+ c is < or = or > 0

  1. Line and a Circle

Assuming L=0 be a line & S=0 be a circle, if r is the radius & p is the length of the perpendicular, then: 

(i) p>r⇔p>r⇔ the line does not meet or passes outside the circle. 

(ii) p=r⇔p=r⇔ the line touches the circle and is its tangent. 

(iii) p<r⇔p<r⇔ the line is a secant of the circle. 

  1. iv) p=0⇒p=0⇒ the line is the diameter of the circle.

      6. Tangent:

Since the slope form: y=mx+cy is always a tangent to the circle x3+y2 = a2 if c2=a2(1+m2), the equation of tangent is y= mx ± a √(1+m2).

  1. Family of Circles:

It is one of the important topics in coordinate geometry that refers to a large collection of circles.

  1. Normal:

A line is normal/orthogonal to a circle and must pass through the centre of the circle.

  1. Pair of Tangents From a Point:

SS1=T2 is the equation of a pair of tangents drawn from point A(x1,y1) to the circle x2+y2+2gx+2fy+c=0.

  1. Length of Tangent and Power of a Point:

The length of a tangent from an external point (x1,y1) to circle S=x2+y2+2gx+2fy+c=0 is find out by L= √(x21+y21+2gx1+2f1y+c) = √S1

  1. Director Circle:

It is the locus of the point of intersection of two perpendicular tangents.

  1. Chord of Contact:

If two tangents are drawn from the point P(x1,y1) to the circle S=x2+y2+2gx+2fy+c=0, then xx1+yy1+g(x+x1)+f(y+y1)+c=0, T=0 will be the equation of the chord of contact T1T2 

  1. Pole and Polar (Not in the syllabus):

If through a point P in a circle any straight line is drawn to meet the circle in Q and R, the locus of the point of intersection of the tangents at Q and R is polar of point P and P is the pole of the polar.

  1. Equation of Chord with a Given Middle Point:

The equation of the chord of the circle in terms of its midpoint (x1,y1) is xx1+yy1+g(x+x1)+f(y+y1)+c=x21 + y21+2gx1+2fy1+c (designated by T=S1)

  1. Equation of the Chord Joining Two Points of the Circle:

The equation of a straight line joining points α and β on the circle x2+y2 = a2 is

xcos [(a+β)/2] + ysin [(α+β)/2] = cos[(a−β)/2]

  1. Common Tangents to the Two Circle:

The direct common tangents meet at a point that divides the line joining the centre of circles externally in the ratio of their radii.

  1. Orthogonality of Two Circles:

Two circles S1=0 & S2=0 are said to be orthogonal if tangents at their point of intersection meet at a right angle. The condition for this is: 2g1g2+2f1f2=c1+c2

     18. Radical Axis and Radical Centre:

The radical axis is the locus of points whose powers w.r.t. the two circles are equal. The radical centre is the common point of intersection of the radical axes of three circles taken two at a time.

Revision Notes For CBSE Class 11 Mathematics Chapter 11

Conic Sections: Class 11 Mathematics Chapter 11 Revision Notes Summary 

This chapter is different from the ones previously studied in coordinate geometry. Students will learn higher-level concepts and complex representations of conic sections, along with the features of those sections and how they are represented on a 2D plane.

Q.1 Find the centre and radius of the circle x2 + y2 – 8x + 6y – 2 = 0.

Ans

The given equation of the circle is x2+y28x+6y2=0Comparing it with the general equation of the circle,x2+y2+2gx+2fy+c=0. we get g=4,f=3 and c=2The centre of the circle is given by (g,f)=(4,3).   Radius=g2+f2c=(4)2+(3)2+2               =27=33 units

Q.2 Find the equation of the circle whose centre lies at point (2,2) and passes through the centre of the circle x2 + y2 + 4x + 6y + 2 = 0.

Ans

The centre of the given circle is given by (g,f)=(2,3)Radius of the required circle = distance between points (2,2) and (2,3)x1x22y1y22=(2(2))2(2(3))2                                 =16+25=41The equation of the circle whose centre lies at point (2,2) and passes through the (2,3)is given byx22+y22=412x2+y24x4y33=0

Q.3 Find the equation of a circle which is concentric to the given circle x2 + y2 – 4x 6y 3 = 0 and which touches the x axis.

Ans

The centre of the given circle is given by
(–g, –f) = (–1/2 coff. of x, –1/2 coff. of y) = (2,3)
The centre of the given circle is (2,3). The centre of concentric circles are same , therefore the centre of the required circle is (2,3).
Since the circle touches the x-axis therefore the radius of the required circle is 3 units.
The equation of the required circle is
(x – 2)2 + (y – 3)2 = 32
⇒ x2 + y2 – 4x – 6y + 4 = 0

Q.4 Check whether the point (2, 3) lies inside, outside or on the circle x2 + y2 = 25.

Ans

The centre of the circle is (0,0) and radius=5.Distance between the points (0,0) and (2,3) is given by:(20)2+(30)2=4+9=13=3.6055approx.which is clearly inside the circle as the radius of the circle is 5.

Q.5 Find the coordinates of the focus, axis of the parabola, equation of the directrix and the length of the latus rectum for the parabola y2 = 16x.

Ans

The given parabola contains y2, so the axis of the parabola is the x-axis.
The given parabola is of the form y2 = 4ax. Therefore,
a = 4.
Focus is at (4, 0).
Equation of the directrix is : x = – 4.
Length of latus rectum = 4a
= 4(4)
= 16.

Q.6 Find the equation of the parabola with focus (2, 0) and directrix x = –2.

Ans

Since the focus lies on the x-axis, thus x-axis it self is the axis of the parabola.
Since the directrix is x = –2 and the focus is (2, 0), the parabola is to be of the form
y2 = 4ax with a = 2.
Hence the required equation is : y2 = 4(2)x = 8x.

Q.7 What is equilateral hyperbola?

Ans

A hyperbola in which a = b is called an equilateral hyperbola.

Q.8 Find the equation of the ellipse, with minor axis is along the x-axis and passing through the points (2, 1) and (1, –3).

Ans

The standard form of the ellipse is x2/a2+y2/b2=1Since the points (2,1) and (1,3) lie on the ellipse, we have42a2+12b2=1                           ...112a2+32b2=1                           ...2On solving (1) and (2), we geta2=358 and b2=353Hence, the equation of ellipse is8x235+3y235=1

Q.9

Find the equation of the hyperbola with foci (0,±4) and vertices (0,±132).

Ans

Since the foci is on y-axis, the equation of the hyperbola is of the form,y2a2x2b2=1.The vertices are 0,±132.So,a=132Also, since the foci are (0,±4);c=4andb2=c2a2          =42±1322          =514Therefore, the equation of the hyperbola isy2134x2514=1i.e., 204y252x2=663.

Q.10 Find the eccentricity of the hyperbola with foci on the x-axis if length of the conjugate axis is 3/4 of the length of its transverse axis.

Ans

The foci of the hyperbola are on the x-axis, so the equation of the hyperbola is :
x2/a2 – y2/b2 = 1 , where a, b > 0
Transverse axis = 2a and conjugate axis = 2b.
It is given that conjugate axis = (3/4) (length of transverse axis )
2b = (3/4)(2a)
b = (3/4)a

e=a2+b2a=a2+916a2a=5a4a=54

Q.11 Define the latus rectum of an ellipse.

Ans

The latus rectum of an ellipse is a line segment perpendicular to the major axis through any of the foci and whose end points lie on the ellipse.

Q.12 Find the equation of the circle which passes through the points (2, – 2), and (3,4) and whose centre lies on the line x + y = 2.

Ans

Let the equation of the circle be xh2+yk2=r2Since the circle passes through 2,2 and 3,4, we have    2h2+2k2=r2                        ...1and 3h2+4k2=r2                        ...2From 1 and 2 we get2h2+2k2=3h2+4k2           2h+12k=17                             ...3Also since the centre lies on the line, x+y=2 we haveh+k=2                                                 ...4Solving the equations 3 and 4, we geth=0.7,k=1.3 and r2=12.58Hence, the equation of the required circle isx0.72+y1.32=12.58

Q.13 Define the eccentricity of an ellipse.

Ans

The eccentricity of an ellipse is the ratio between the distances from the centre of the ellipse to one of the foci and to one of the vertices of the ellipse.

Q.14 Find the equation of the circle passing through the point (2, 4) and has its centre at the point of intersection of lines x – y = 4 and 2x + 3y = –7.

Ans

On solving the equations of the given lines , we get
x = 1 and y = –3.
The centre of the circle is at (1, –3).
The circle passes through (2, 4).

Thus, radius=Distance between 1,3 and 2,4                  =(21)2+(4+3)2=52Equation of the required circle:     x12+y32=522x2+12x+y2+9+6y=50   x2+y22x+6y40=0

Q.15 A beam is supported at its ends by supports which are 24 metres apart. Since the load is concentrated at its centre, there is a deflection of 6 cm at the centre and the deflected beam is in the shape of a parabola. How far from the centre is the deflection 2 cm?

Ans


Let the vertex be at the lowest point and the axis vertical.
Let the coordinate axis be chosen as shown in the figure.
The equation of the parabola is of the form x2 = 4ay.
Since it passes through (12, 6/100), we have
144 = 4a(6/100)
⇒ a = 600 m
Let AB be the deflection of the beam which is 2/100 m.
Coordinates of B are (x, 4/100).
Therefore,

   x2=4×600×4100=96x=96=46m

Q.16 Find the equation of the hyperbola in the standard form if the distance between the directrices is 4/√3 and passing through the point (2,1).

Ans

Lettheequationofthehyperbolabex2/a2y2/b2=1Equationsofthedirectricesarex=±a/eDistance between the directrix =a/e+a/e=2a/e   2a/e=4/3    a=2e/3Also given that (2,1) lies on hyperbola. Therefore             22a212b2=1          4a21b2=14a21a2e21=1      4e211=a2e21      4e211=23e2e21             4e25=4e23e21  4e416e2+15=0        e2=52,32.when e2=52          a=5223=103          b=103521=5The required equation is given by     x21032y252=1        3x210y25=1        3x22y2=10             when e2=32        a=3223=2        b=2321=1The required equation is given by  x222y212=1   x22y21=1   x22y2=2

Q.17 Find the lengths of the transverse axis, conjugate axis and coordinates of the foci of the hyperbola x2/9 – y2/25 = 1.

Ans

Here the equation given is x2/9 – y2/25 = 1.
Comparing with the standard equation x2/a2 – y2/b2 = 1 we get a = 3 and b = 5.
The foci of the hyperbola are on the x-axis.
Transverse axis = 2a = 2(3) = 6 units.
Conjugate axis = 2b = 2(5) = 10 units.
Eccentricity, e = {√(a2 + b2)}/a = {√(32 + 52)}/3
= (√34)/3
Foci : (

±

ae, 0) = ( √34,0)

Q.18 Find the eccentricity, foci and directrices of the ellipse x2/16 + y2/9 = 1.

Ans

The given equation is x2/16 + y2/9 = 1.
Comparing with standard equation x2/a2 + y2/b2 = 1, we get
a = 4 and b = 3.

So, e=a2b2a=1694=74Coordinates of the foci are (±ae,0)=(±7,0)Directrices are given by           X=±aeSo,       x=±474    7x=±16

Q.19 For the parabola x2 = – 4ay, state whether the following given informations are correct; if not, correct them:
(i)
Vertex: (0, 1)
(ii) Focus : (0,a)
(iii) Directrix : y – a = 0
(iv) latus rectum : 4a


Ans

(i) Incorrect. Vertex: (0, 0)
(ii) Incorrect. Focus: (0, – a)
(iii) Correct.
(iv) Correct.

Q.20 Find the equation of the ellipse satisfying the following conditions:
vertices at (

±

4, 0) and foci (

±

3, 0).

Ans

The foci are at (

±

3, 0) These are on the x axis.
Let the equation of the ellipse be x2/a2 + y2/b2 = 1, where b = a√(1 – e2)
The vertices are (4,0) and (–4,0), a = 4
Also , foci are (3,0) and (–3,0) , ae = 3 or 4e = 3 or e = 3/4.
b = a √(1 – e2) = 4 √{1 – (3/4)2} = √7
The required equation is

x242+y2(7)2=1     x216+y27=1

Q.21 Check whether the following are correct or incorrect:

(i) Standard equation for ellipse is x2/a2 + y2/b2 = 1
(ii) Foci : ( 0,

±

ae) for an ellipse having foci on y-axis
(iii) Directrices : y =

±

a/e for an ellipse having foci on x-axis

Ans

(i) It is correct. x2/a2 + y2/b2 = 1 is the standard equation for an ellipse
(ii) It is correct.
(iii) It is incorrect. : y =

±

a/e is the equation of the directrices for an ellipse having foci on y-axis.

Q.22 Write the equation of the circle given that the (3,2) and (–1,6) are the end points of diameter.

Ans

Let A (3,2) and B(-1,6) are the end points of the given diameter.
Let P(x,y) be a general point on a circle.
∴ PA is perpendicular to PB.
Slope of PA Slope of PB = –1.
This is required equation of the circle.

            y2x3×y6x+1=1   y22y6y+12=x23x+x3   x2+y22x8y+9=0

Q.23 Find the length of latus rectum of the parabola 5y2 = 16x.

Ans

5y2 = 16x ⇒ y2 = (16/5 ) x
Comparing with standard equation y2 = 4ax we get
4a = 16/5.
Therefore, the length of latus rectum = 16/5

Q.24 Find the radius of the circle x2 + y2 – 4x + 2y + 1 = 0.

Ans

The given circle is x2 + y2 – 4x + 2y + 1 = 0.
Comparing with x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy + C = 0 we get
g = –2, f = 1 and C = 1
Radius = √(g2 + f 2 – C) = √(4 + 1 – 1) = 2 units.

Q.25 Show that the line x + y = 5 touches the circle x2 y2 – 2x – 4y + 3 = 0. Also, find the point of contact.

Ans

The given equation of line is x+y=5 and that of the circle is x2+y22x4y+3=0.Solving them, we getx2+5x22x45x+3=0                       2x28x+8=0                         x24x+4=0                                      x=2,2                              y=52=3Thus, the given line and the tangent intersect at coincident points (2,3) and (2,3).Therefore, the line touches the circle and the point of contact is (2,3).

Q.26 Find the eccentricity of the elllipse 7x2 + 16y2 = 112.

Ans

7x2+16y2=112or x216+y27=1Comparing with standard equation of ellipsex2a2+y2b2=1 we get a2=16 and b2=7The ecentricity of ellipse is given by  e2=a2b2a2=916  e=34

Q.27 Find the equation of a circle with radius 7 cm and whose centre lies on the point (3, 5).

Ans

Equation of circle isxh2+yk2=r2Where h=3,k=5 and r=7x32+y52=72x26x+9+y210y+25=49x26x+y210y=4934x26x+y210y=15.

Q.28 Where does the point (3, 5) lie in the circle x2 + y2 = 36.

Ans

We have,x2+y2=36x2+y2=62                            ...1Putting x=3 and y=5 in LHS   x2+y2=32+52              =9+25              =34<36So, the point lies inside the circle.

Q.29 Find the coordinates of focus and latus rectum of the parabola y2 = 12x.

Ans

Parabola y2=12x has axis of symmetry along x – axis,So, comparing it with y2=4ax, we geta=3Thus coordinates of focus is (3,0) and latus rectum=4a=4(3)=12.

Q.30 Find the eccentricity and the latus rectum of the ellipse x2/49 + y2/25 = 1.

Ans

The equation of ellipse isx249+y225=1x272+y252=1Here a=7 and b=5Since,c2=a2b2    =7252    =4925    =24c=±26Thus, coordinates of foci are (26,0) and (26,0).Latus rectum=2b2a                   =2527                   =507

Q.31 Find the coordinates of the foci and the vertices, the eccentricity and the length of the latus rectum of the hyperbola 5y2 – 9x2 = 36.

Ans

The given equation is 5y29x2=36y2365x24=1y2652x222=1                                 …1On comparing equation 1 with y2a2x2b2=1, we havea=65b=2We know that a2+b2=c2    c2=365+4=565    c=2145Therefore, the coordinates of the foci are 0,±2145The coordinates of the vertices are 0,±65Eccentricity, e=ca=214565=143.

Q.32 Find the coordinates of the foci, the vertices, the length of the major axis, the minor axis, the eccentricity and the length of the latus rectum of the ellipse x2/9 + y2/25 = 1.

Ans

The given equation isx232+y252=1Here, denominator of y2> denominator of x2 so ellipse is along Y – axis.Comparing with x2b2+y2a2=1, we geta=5 and b=3c=a2b2=259=4Therefore, the coordinates of foci are (0,4) and (0,4)The coordinates of the vertices are (0,5) and (0,5)The length of major axis=2a=2(5)=10The length of minor axis=2b=2(3)=6Eccentricity =ca=45Length of latus rectum=2b2a=2(3)25=185

Q.33 Find the coordinates of the foci, the vertices, the length of the major axis, the minor axis, the eccentricity and the length of the latus rectum of the ellipse 49x2 + 25y2 = 1225.

Ans

We have     49x2+25y2=122549x21225+25y21225=1        x225+y249=1         x252+y272=1Comparing with x2b2+y2a2=1, we get  b=5 and a=7c=±a2b2=±4925     =±24=±26Therefore,The coordinates of the foci are (0,±26)The coordinates of the foci are (0,±7)Length of major axis=2a                             =2(7)=14Length of minor axis=2b                             =2(5)=10Eccentricity,          e=ca                              =267Length of latus rectu m=2b2a                                 =2(5)27                                 =507

Q.34 Find the coordinates of the foci and the vertices, the eccentricity and the length of the latus rectum of the hyperbola Y2/144 – x2/225 = 1.

Ans

We have,   y2144x2225=1y2122x2152=1Comparing it with y2a2x2b2=1, we geta=12 and b=15c=±a2+b2   =±144+225   =±369=±341Therefore,     coordinates of foci=(0,±c)=(0,±341)coordinates of vertices=(0,a)=(0,±12)Eccentricity, e=ca=34112=414Length of latus rectum=2b2a                                =2(15)24                                =4504

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. What is a latus rectum?

The latus rectum is a line segment perpendicular to a given axis. A line segment that is perpendicular to the axis of the parabola and passes through the focus is a latus rectum in a parabola.

 

2. How many questions are there in the exercises of Chapter 11 Mathematics Class 11?

The number of questions in each exercise is-

Exercise 11.1 – 15

Exercise 11.2 – 12

Exercise 11.3 – 20

Exercise 11.4 – 15

Miscellaneous Exercise – 8