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x 2 y 2
Equation 2+ 2 = 1
a b
Focal radii SP = a – ex1 and S’P = a + ex1 SP = b – ey1 and S’P = b + ey1
8.
is 1.
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a2 b2 Equations of Tangent in
If we shift the origin at (h, k) without rotating the coordinate Different Forms
axes, then x = X + h and y = Y + k.
6.
3. Parametric form: The equation of tangent at any point
Auxiliary Circle x y
f(acosf, bsinf) is cosφ + sinφ =
1.
a b
9.
is called an auxiliary circle of the ellipse.
If
x2
+
y2
1 is an ellipse, then its auxiliary circle is a2 + y2 = a2.
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Pair of Tangents
2 2
a b
=y mx ±
m a2 − b2 ( ) If PQ and PR be the tangents through point P(x1 , y1) to the ellipse
a 2 + b 2m 2 x2 y2
+ 1, then the equation of the chord of contact QR is
=
a2 b2
12.
xx 1 yy 1
Properties of Eccentric Angles a2
+
a2
1 or T = 0 at (x1 , y1).
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