AP EAMCET2014MathematicsApplication of Derivatives
If the curves x^2 a^2 + y^2 b^2 =1 and x^2 25 + y^2 16 =1 cut each other orthogonally, then a^2-b^2 equals to
Options
- A9
- B400
- C75
- D41
Correct answer
A. 9
Step-by-step solution
We know, two curves x^2 a₁^2 + y^2 b₁^2 =1 and x^2 a₂^2 + y^2 b₂^2 =1 cut orthogonally. Then, a₁^2-a₂^2=b₁^2-b₂^2 Here, equation of curves are x^2 a^2 + y^2 b^2 =1 and x^2 25 + y^2 16 =1 Condition of orthogonally, aligned & a^2-25=b^2-16 & a^2-b^2=25-16 & a^2-b^2=9 aligned