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Find the (i) lengths of axes, (ii) coordinates of the vertices, (iii) coordinates of the foci, (iv) eccentricity, and (v) length of the latus rectum of the hyperbola.Horizontal Hyperbola:For general form of Hyperbola:x2/a2 – y2/b2 = 1 ……..(1)Vertical Hyperbola:For general form of Hyperbola:y2/a2 – x2/b2 = 1 ……..(2)x2/9 – y2/16 = 1 |
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Answer» Given equation is of the form x2/a2 – y2/b2 = 1 On comparing given equation with (1), we get a = 3 and b = 4 Then, c2 = a2 + b2 c2 = 9 + 16 = 25 or c = 5 Now, (i) Lengths of the axes: Length of Transverse axis = 2a = 6 units Length of Conjugate axis = 2b = 8 units (ii) Coordinates of the vertices: (±a, 0) = (±3, 0) (iii) Coordinates of the foci: (±c, 0) = (±5, 0) (iv) Eccentricity: e = c/a = 5/3 (v) Length of the latus rectum: 2b2/a = 2(16)/5 = 32/5 units |
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