JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Conic Sections Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Conic Sections

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    If polar of a circle \[{{x}^{2}}+{{y}^{2}}={{a}^{2}}\] with respect to \[(x',y')\] is \[Ax+By+C=0,\] then its pole will be

    A) \[\left( \frac{{{a}^{2}}A}{-C},\frac{{{a}^{2}}B}{-C} \right)\]

    B) \[\left( \frac{{{a}^{2}}A}{C},\frac{{{a}^{2}}B}{C} \right)\]

    C) \[\left( \frac{{{a}^{2}}C}{A},\frac{{{a}^{2}}C}{B} \right)\]

    D) \[\left( \frac{{{a}^{2}}C}{-A},\frac{{{a}^{2}}C}{-B} \right)\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] Polar of the circle is \[xx'+yy'={{a}^{2}},\] but it is given by \[Ax+By+C=0,\] Then \[\frac{x'}{A}=\frac{y'}{B}=\frac{{{a}^{2}}}{-C}\] Hence pole is \[\left( \frac{{{a}^{2}}A}{-C},\frac{{{a}^{2}}B}{-C} \right)\]


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