Let H_n: x^2 1+n- y^2 3+n=1,n∈ mathbbN. Let k be the smallest even value of n such that the eccentricity of H_k is a rational number. If l is the…
JEE Main 2023 — Mathematics Coordinate Geometry
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Let Hn:1+nx2−3+ny2=1,n∈N. Let k be the smallest even value of n such that the eccentricity of Hk is a rational number. If l is the length of the latus rectum of Hk, then 21l is equal to
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Solution
Given,
Equation of hyperbola,
Hn:1+nx2−3+ny2=1,n∈N
Now using the eccentricity formula we get,
e2=1+1+n3+n
⇒e2=n+12n+4=n+12(n+2)
Now check when (n+1)=9,25,49,…… is perfect square and then at the same time 2(n+2) should also be perfect square,
So checking for n=8→e2=920
n=24→e2=2552
n=48→e2=49100⇒e=710
Hence, for n=48 both n+1&2(n+2) are perfect square,
Now we know that,
Length of latusrectum is given by l=a2b2=n+12(n+3)=72×51
Hence, 21l=742×51=306
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