JEE Advanced · 2007 · 08 Apr 2007 · Paper 1 · Hyperbola

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A hyperbola, having the transverse axis of length , is confocal with the ellipse . Then its equation is
  1. (A)✓ Correct
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)

Answer: (A)

Solution

The ellipse has , , so and .

For the hyperbola with transverse axis , we have .

Since they are confocal, , so .

For a hyperbola, .

Therefore, the equation is or .

JEE Advanced · 2007 · 08 Apr 2007 · Paper 1 · Single correct option

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