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The number of distinct normal lines that can be drawn to the ellipse `(x^2)/(169)+(y^2)/(25)=1`from the point `P(0,6)`isone (b) two(c) three (d) fourA. oneB. twoC. threeD. four |
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Answer» `(x^(2))/(169)+ (y^(2))/(25=1` The equation of normal at the point `(13 cos theta, 5 sin theta)` is `(13x)/(cos theta)-(5y)/(sin theta)=144` It passes through (0,6). Thereofore, `0-30 =144 sin theta` `or sin theta=-(5)/(24)` or `theta=2pi-sin^(-1).((5)/(24)) and pi+sin^(-1).(5)/(24)` Also, the y-axis is one of the normals. |
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