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If PSQ is a focal chord of the conic where S is the focus lr=1ecosθ then 1SP+1SQ=

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1l
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2l
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3l
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4l
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Solution

The correct option is D 2l
length of semi latus rectum is the harmonic mean of segments of the focal chord
Therefore, l=2SPSQSP+SQ
1SP+1SQ=2l

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