NDA2013MathematicsHyperbolaActual
The foci of the hyperbola 4 x^2-9 y^2-1=0 are
Options
- A( 13 , 0)
- B( 13 6 , 0 )
- C(0, 13 6 )
- DNone of the above
Correct answer
B. ( 13 6 , 0 )
Step-by-step solution
Standard equation of hyperbola x^2 a^2 - y^2 b^2 =1 with foci S(a e, 0) and S^ (-a e, 0) Given equation is 4 x^2-9 y^2=1 or, x^2 ( 1 4 ) - y^2 ( 1 9 ) =1 Here, a^2= 1 4 , b^2= 1 9 From hyperbola properties, or, aligned b^2 & =a^2 e^2-a^2 a^2 e^2 & =b^2+a^2 & = 1 9 + 1 4 = 13 36 aligned or, a e= 13 6 Hence, foci : ( 13 6 , 0 )