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The number of points outside the hyperbola x216+y225=1 from where two ⊥ tangents can be drawn to the hyperbola is/are

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Infinitely many points
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The correct option is A 0
Def: The director circle of a hyperbola is the locus of points from which tangent are drawn to the given hyperbolar. Equation of director circle of
x2a2+y2b2=1 is given by x2+y2=a2b2=1625=9 which is impossible
no point exist outside the hyperbola x216+y225=1

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