If the chord joining the points α and β on the ellipse x2a2+y2b2=1 subtends a right angle at (a, 0), then tan(α2)tan(β2)=
A
a2b2
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B
b2a2
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C
−a2b2
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D
−b2a2
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Solution
The correct option is D−b2a2 P(acosα,bsinα),Q=(acosβ,bsinβ),R=(a,0)
Since PR⊥QR then bsinαa(cosα−1).bsinβa(cosβ−1)=−1⇒b2a2.cotα2.cotβ2=−1⇒tanα2tanβ2=−b2a2