COMEDK2017MathematicsHyperbola
If the latusrectum of a hyperbola subtends a right angle at the other focus, then its eccentricity is
Options
- A3 +1
- B2 +1
- C3 + 2
- D2
Correct answer
B. 2 +1
Step-by-step solution
4 = L S S₁ S aligned &= a (e²-1 ) 2 a e 1 &= e²-1 2 e e²-2 e-1 &=0 aligned Solving, e= 2 +1