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If t1 and t2 are the roots of the equation x2−4x+2=0 then the point of intersection of tangents at t1 and t2 on xy=c2 is:

A
(c2,2c)
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(2c,c2)
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(c2,c)
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D
(c,c2)
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Solution

The correct option is D (c,c2)
Tangent of xy= c2att1andt2 are
x=t21y2ct1 .....(i)
and x=t22y2ct2 .....(ii)
On solving (i) and (ii) we get
y=2ct1+t2=2c4,x=2ct1t2t1+t2=4c4
point of intersection is (c,c2)
Hence, option 'D' is correct.

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