Tangent Is Drawn To The Ellipse  , Then The Value Of θ Such That Sum Of Intercepts On Axes Made By The Tangent Is Minimum Is  

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Question

Tangent is drawn to the ellipse  , then the value of θ such that sum of intercepts on axes made by the tangent is minimum is  

Solution

Correct option is

 

The equation of the tangent at  to the ellipse   

      

  

Let S be the sum of the intercepts made by this tangent on the coordinate axes. Then, 

       

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Hence, S is minimum for .

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