Q. 1.

The parabola = -4ay

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A parabola with this type of equation has its focus at (0,-a) and vertex at (0,0,). This fact leads us to the
answer.

Q. 2.

A parabola whose axis is along the y-axis, vertex is (0,0) and point from the first and second quadrants lie on it, has the
equation of the type
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A parabola whose axis is along the y-axis and which has points from the first and second quadrants lying
on it, is a parabola that opens upwards, so it has the equation

=4ay.

Q. 3.

A parabola has its axis of symmetry as the x axis. The parabola opens to the left, so its
equation is of the type
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for a parabola which has x axis as the axis of symmetry, the equation has to be of the type =4ax , a>0

or = - 4ax , a>0.Moreover, if it opens to the left, then that clears the way and we get the answer =
- 4ax , a>0.

Q. 4.

The equation of the parabola with focus at (a,0) where a>0 and directrix x=-a is
Ans.

when a is positive, the parabola is opening to the right and since directrix is x=-a, it gives the answer.

Q. 5.

A conic section is a locus of a point P which moves in such a way that its distance from a fixed point S always bears a constant
ratio to its distance from a fixed line, all being in the same plane. The fixed point is called and the fixed line is called

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A conic section is a locus of a point P which moves in such a way that its distance from a fixed point S always bears a
constant ratio to its distance from a fixed line, all being in the same plane. The fixed point is called focus and the fixed line
is called directrix.

Q. 6.

The of a conic is the chord passing through the focus and perpendicular to the axis.

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The latus-rectum of a conic is the chord passing through the focus and perpendicular to the axis.

Q. 7.

The equation represents a parabola with the vertex at

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The given equation can be rewritten as which is a parabola with its vertex axis along the line
y = 1, hence axis parallel to X-axis.

Its focus is .

Q. 8.

The equation of the parabola with vertex at origin, which passes through the point ( 3, 7) and axis along the X-axis is:

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Let a parabola with vertex at origin and axis along the X-axis be y 2 = 4ax. It passes through (3, 7).

The required equation of the parabola is or 3y2 = 49x

Q. 9.

The equation of parabola whose focus is ( 3, 0) and directrix x + 5 = 0 is:

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The required equation of parabola is:

Q. 10.

When the axis of symmetry is along the x-axis the parabola opens to the

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When the axis of symmetry is along the X-axis the parabola opens to the right if the coefficient of x is positive.

Q. 11.

The coordinates of the focus and length of latus-rectum of the parabola y2 = 8x is:

Ans.

Comparing with the given equation y2 = 4ax, we find that a = 2.

Thus, the focus of the parabola is (2, 0) and length of the latus-rectum is 4a = 4 2 = 8.

Q. 12.

The equation of the parabola with vertex at (0, 0) and focus at (0, 2) is:

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Since the vertex is at (0, 0) and the focus is at (0, 2) which lies on Y-axis, the Y-axis is the axis of the parabola.
Therefore, equation of the parabola is of the form x2 = 4ay.
Thus, we have x2 = 4( 2)y, i.e., x2 = 8y.

Q. 13.

The equation of the parabola with vertex at (1, 2) and focus at (2, 0) is:

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Since the vertex is at (1, 2) and the focus is at (2, 0) which lies on X-axis, the X-axis is the axis of the parabola. Therefore,
equation of the parabola is of the form Y2 = 4aX.
Thus, we have (y 2)2 = 4(2)(x 1), i.e., (y 2)2 = 8(x 1).

Q. 14.

Which is not correct about the parabola ?

Ans.

Rewrite the given equation as following:

...(i)

Shifting the origin to , we substitute ...(ii)

The equation (i) becomes, x2 = 4Y ...(iii)

It is a downward parabola with a = 1, Vertex (0, 0), focus (0, 1), directrix Y = 1 and axis X = 0.
Substituting from (ii), we get in the original coordinate system
Vertex (0, 0) i.e., X = 0 & Y = 0
 The vertex is . Focus (0, 1) i.e. X = 0 & Y = 1.

The focus is .

Directrix Y = 1,

Axis X = 0
Q. 1.

The radius of the circle given by 2x2 + 2y2 x = 0 is

Ans.

Converting the equation to general equation ,

x2 x/2 + y2 =0
x2 x/2 +1/4 + y2 =
(x-1/2)2 + y2 =
Therefore r2 = , radius is

Q. 2.

=144 is the equation of

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The given equation can be written as /9+ /36=1

This is in the same form as / + / =1 where a>0, b>0

Which is the standard form of the equation of an ellipse.

Q. 3.

=1, the length of the major axis is

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For the ellipse =1 where < ,the major axis is along the y axis and its length =2a
So, in this case we see that, length of the major axis is 2a=10 units.

Q. 4.

The constant ratio is called the eccentricity of the conic section and a conic section is an ellipse, if

Ans.

The constant ratio is called the eccentricity of the conic section and a conic section is an ellipse, if e < 1, parabola, if e = 1
and hyperbola, if e > 1.

Q. 5.

Which statement is not correct? The general equation of second degree ax2 + 2hxy + by2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0 represents

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The general equation of second degree ax2 + 2hxy + by2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0 represents a circle, if and a = b, h =
0.

Q. 6.

The centre of the ellipse is:

Ans.

The equation of the ellipse is:

...(1)
Differentiating (1) with respect to x, treating y as constant, we get
...(2)
Differentiating (1) with respect to y, treating x as constant, we get
...(3)
Solving (2) and (3), we get the coordinates of the centre (1, 1).

Q. 7.

The foci of the ellipse 25 (x + 1)2 + 9(y + 2)2 = 225 are at:

Ans.

The given eq. is

Centre of the ellipse is (1, 2) and a = 3, b = 5, so that a < b.

For and ellipse,

Hence, foci are , i.e., foci are (1, 6) and (1, 2).

Q. 8.

The length of the semi-latus-rectum of an ellipse is one third of its major axis, its eccentricity would be

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Let equation of ellipse be , length of semi-latus rectum

Q. 9.

The eccentricity of the ellipse 9x2 + 5y2 30y = 0 is:

Ans.

The given equation can be written as

9x2 + 5(y 3)2 = 45

Hence, a2 = 5, b2 = 9 and the eccentricity is given by

a2 = b2 (1 e2)
5 = 9(1 e2)

Q. 10.

The eccentricity of an ellipse whose lotus rectum is equal to distance between foci is:

Ans.

The length of latus rectum of an ellipse

is

= distance between foci

Also, we know that

e2 = 1 e
e2+ e 1= 0
 Since, e < 1 for ellipse

Q. 11.

The equation of the ellipse whose one focus is at (4, 0) and whose eccentricity is is:

Ans.

Here are = 4 and

So, a = 5
Now, b2 = a2 (1 e2)

Hence, the equation of the ellipse is

Q. 12.

The equation of the ellipse with focus at ( 5, 0) and x = as one directrix is:

Ans.

We have ae = 5 [since focus is (ae, 0)]

and
On solving we get a = 6 and

Thus, the required equation of the ellipse is .

Q. 13.

The eccentricity of an ellipse, with its centre at the origin, is . If one of the directrix is x = 4, then the equation of the ellipse
is:

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Equation of ellipse is
Q. 1.

The set of points in a plane, which are such that, the difference of their distances from two fixed points in the plane is a
constant is
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The statement is the very definition of a hyperbola

Q. 2.

Both the foci of a hyperbola are always on the

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The line through the foci of a hyperbola is called the transverse axis.

Q. 3.

The constant ratio is called the eccentricity of the conic section and a conic section is an hyperbola, if

Ans.

The constant ratio is called the eccentricity of the conic section and a conic section is an ellipse, if e < 1, parabola, if e = 1
and hyperbola, if e > 1.

Q. 4.

Which statement is correct? The general equation of second degree ax 2 + 2hxy + by2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0 represents

Ans.

The general equation of second degree ax2 + 2hxy + by2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0 represents a hyperbola, if and h2 >
ab.

Q. 5.

If e be the eccentricity of the hyperbola , the equation/s of their directrices are:

Ans.

If e be the eccentricity of the hyperbola then the equation of directrices of the hyperbola

is given by .

Q. 6.

The eccentricity of the hyperbola 16x2 9y2 = 144 is:

Ans.

Q. 7.

A hyperbola is called a equilateral hyperbola, if

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A hyperbola is called a equilateral hyperbola, if a = b.

Q. 8.

The equation of the hyperbola with foci (0, 4) and vertices is:

Ans.

Since the foci is on Y-axis, the equation of the hyperbola is of the form:

Since the vertices are ,a= , the foci are (0, 4), c = 4 and .

Using these values in the equation of the hyperbola,

Q. 9.

The eccentricity of the hyperbola with foci on the X-axis, if length of the conjugate axis is of the length of its transverse
axis is:

Ans.

The foci of the hyperbola are on the X-axis, so the equation of the hyperbola is: where a, b > 0
Transverse axis = 2a and = 2b.

But it is given that conjugate axis = (transverse axis )

2b = (2a) b= a

Q. 10.

The lengths of the transverse axis, conjugate axis and foci of the hyperbola are:

Ans.

Here the equation given is

Therefore a = 3 and b = 5.
The foci of the hyperbola are on the X-axis.
Transverse axis = 2a = 2(3) = 6 units.
Conjugate axis = 2b = 2(5) = 10.

Eccentricity, =

Foci = (0, ae) = (0, .5) = (0, )

Q. 11.

Find the eccentricity of the hyperbola whose latus-rectum is 8 and conjugate axis is equal to half the distance between the foci.

Ans.
Since, and

ae2 = 16 (1)

Now,
b2 = 4a
a2 (e2 1) = 4a
ae2 a = 4 (2)
From (1) and (2),

Q. 12.

If the eccentricity of the hyperbola times the eccentricity of the ellipse

, then is equal to:

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Eccentricity of

Eccentricity of

Given,