If a normal to the hyperbola xy=c2 at (ct1,ct1) meets the curve again at (ct2,ct2) then:
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Solution
The correct option is D Equation of normal at (ct1,ct1)ist31x−t1y−ct41+c=0Itpassesthrough(ct2,ct2)ie.,t31ct2−t1ct2−ct41+c=0⇒(t1−t2)(t31t2+1)=0⇒t31t2=−1