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For the hyperbola x2cos2αy2sin2α=1, which of the following remains fixed when α varies?

A
directrix
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vertices
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C
foci
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eccentricity
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Solution

The correct option is C foci
Foci of hyperbola are (±ae,0)
=[±a2+b2,0]
=[±cos2α+sin2α,0]
=(±1,0)

Since, foci are independent of α.
Foci are fixed.

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