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If the tangent to the ellipse x2+4y2=16 at the point P(ϕ) is a normal to the circle x2+y28x4y=0 then ϕ is equal to

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π2
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π4
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tan112
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π4
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Solution

The correct option is B tan112
y=mx+16m24
c=±a2m2+b2
16m2+4
Now it is normal to circle so it passes through centre
(4,2)
2=4m±16m24
1=2m±4m21
(12m)2=(4m21)
4m24m+1=4m21
4m=2,m=12
ϕ=tan112

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