NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Maths Chapter 10 Conic Sections Ex 10.4

Exercise 10.4

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1. Find the coordinates of the foci and the vertices, the eccentricity, and the length of the latus rectum of the hyperbola $\dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{16}} - \dfrac{{{y^2}}}{9} = 1$

Ans: The given equation is $\dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{16}} - \dfrac{{{y^2}}}{9} = 1$ or  $\dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{{4^2}}} - \dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{{3^2}}} = 1$. 

On comparing this equation with the standard equation of hyperbola i.e., $\dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{{a^2}}} - \dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{{b^2}}} = 1$, we obtain \[a = 4\] and \[b = 3\] , 

We know that 

\[{c^2} = {a^2} + {b^2}\]

Also, we know that \[a = 4\]  and \[b = 3\].

$\therefore {c^2} = {4^2} + {3^2}$

Put the value of $b$ and $a$ to determine the value of $c$.

${c^2} = 25$

$c = \sqrt {25} $

$c = 5$

Therefore,

The coordinates of the foci are \[\left( { \pm 5,0} \right)\].

The coordinates of the vertices are \[\left( { \pm 4,0} \right)\]

Eccentricity, $e = \dfrac{c}{a}$

As we know the value of $c$ and $a$. Thus,

$e = \dfrac{5}{4}$

Length of latus rectum,$\dfrac{{2{b^2}}}{a}$ = $\dfrac{{2 \times 9}}{4}$ 

So, $\dfrac{{2{b^2}}}{a} = \dfrac{9}{2}$

2. Find the coordinates of the foci and the vertices, the eccentricity, and the length of the latus rectum of the hyperbola $\dfrac{{{y^2}}}{9} - \dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{27}} = 1$

Ans: The given equation is $\dfrac{{{y^2}}}{9} - \dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{27}} = 1$ or $\dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{{3^2}}} - \dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{{{\left( {\sqrt {27} } \right)}^2}}} = 1$. 

On comparing this equation with the standard equation of hyperbola i.e., $\dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{{a^2}}} - \dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{{b^2}}} = 1$, we obtain \[a = 3\]and\[b = \sqrt {27} \]. 

We know that 

\[{c^2} = {b^2} + {a^2}\]

Put the value of $b$ and $a$ to determine the value of $c$.

$\therefore {c^2} = {3^2} + {\left( {\sqrt {27} } \right)^2}$

${c^2} = 9 + 27$

${c^2} = 36$

$c = \sqrt {36} $

$c = 6$

Therefore,

The coordinates of the foci are \[\left( {0, \pm 6} \right)\].

The coordinates of the vertices are \[\left( {0, \pm 3} \right)\]

Eccentricity, $e = \dfrac{c}{a}$

As we know the value of $c$ and $a$. Thus,

$e = \dfrac{6}{3}$

$e = 2$

Length of latus rectum, $\dfrac{{2{b^2}}}{a}$ = $\dfrac{{2 \times 27}}{3}$ = 18

3. Find the coordinates of the foci and the vertices, the eccentricity, and the length of the latus rectum of the hyperbola $9{y^2} - 4{x^2} = 36$

Ans: The given equation is $9{y^2} - 4{x^2} = 36$. 

It can be written as 

$9{y^2} - 4{x^2} = 36$

Dividing 36 in both side

$\dfrac{{{y^2}}}{4} - \dfrac{{{x^2}}}{9} = 1$

$\dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{{2^2}}} - \dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{{3^2}}} = 1$

On comparing this equation with the standard equation of hyperbola i.e., $\dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{{a^2}}} - \dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{{b^2}}} = 1$, we obtain \[a = 2\] and \[b = 3\] ,

We know that,

\[{c^2} = {b^2} + {a^2}\]

$\therefore {c^2} = 4 + 9$

${c^2} = 13$

$c= \sqrt {13} $

Therefore,

The coordinates of the foci are \[\left( {0, \pm \sqrt {13} } \right)\].

The coordinates of the vertices are \[\left( {0, \pm 2} \right)\]

Eccentricity, $e = \dfrac{c}{a}$

As we know the value of $c$ and $a$. Thus,

$e = \dfrac{{\sqrt {13} }}{2}$

Length of latus rectum, $\dfrac{{2{b^2}}}{a}$ = $\dfrac{{2 \times 9}}{2}$ = 9

4. Find the coordinates of the foci and the vertices, the eccentricity, and the length of the latus rectum of the hyperbola $16{x^2} - 9{y^2} = 576$

Ans: The given equation is $16{x^2} - 9{y^2} = 576$. 

It can be written as 

$16{x^2} - 9{y^2} = 576$

Dividing by 576 in both side

$\dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{36}} - \dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{64}} = 1$

$\dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{{6^2}}} - \dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{{8^2}}} = 1$

On comparing this equation with the standard equation of hyperbola i.e., $\dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{{a^2}}} - \dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{{b^2}}} = 1$, we obtain \[a = 6\]and\[b = 8\] , 

We know that 

\[{c^2} = {b^2} + {a^2}\]

Put the value of $b$ and $a$ to determine the value of $c$.

$\therefore {c^2} = 36 + 64$

${c^2} = 100$

$c = 10$

Therefore,

The coordinates of the foci are \[\left( { \pm 10,0} \right)\].

The coordinates of the vertices are \[\left( { \pm 6,0} \right)\].

Eccentricity, $e = \dfrac{c}{a}$

As we know the value of $c$ and $a$. Thus,

$e = \dfrac{{10}}{6}$

$\dfrac{c}{a} = \dfrac{5}{3}$

Length of latus rectum, $\dfrac{{2{b^2}}}{a}$ = $\dfrac{{2 \times 64}}{6}$ 

So, $\dfrac{{2{b^2}}}{a} = \dfrac{{64}}{3}$

5. Find the coordinates of the foci and the vertices, the eccentricity, and the length of the latus rectum of the hyperbola $5{y^2} - 9{x^2} = 36$

Ans: The given equation is $5{y^2} - 9{x^2} = 36$. 

It can be written as 

$5{y^2} - 9{x^2} = 36$

Dividing 36 in both side and arrange the question similar with $\dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{{a^2}}} - \dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{{b^2}}} = 1$

$\dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{\left( {\dfrac{{36}}{5}} \right)}} - \dfrac{{{x^2}}}{4} = 1$

$\dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{{{\left( {\dfrac{6}{{\sqrt 5 }}} \right)}^2}}} - \dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{{2^2}}} = 1$………………………(1)

On comparing this equation with the standard equation of hyperbola i.e., $\dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{{a^2}}} - \dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{{b^2}}} = 1$, we obtain \[a = \dfrac{6}{{\sqrt 5 }}\] and\[b = 2\] ,

We know that 

\[{a^2} + {b^2} = {c^2}\]

Put the value of $b$ and $a$, also simplify the equation to determine the value of $c$.

$\therefore {c^2} = \dfrac{{36}}{5} + 4$

${c^2} = \dfrac{{36 + 20}}{5}$

${c^2} = \dfrac{{56}}{5}$

$c=\pm \sqrt{\frac{56}{5}}$

$c= 2\sqrt{\frac{14}{5}}$

Therefore,

The coordinates of the foci are \[\left( {0, \pm 2\sqrt {\dfrac{{14}}{5}} } \right)\].

The coordinates of the vertices are \[\left( {0, \pm \dfrac{6}{{\sqrt 5 }}} \right)\].

Eccentricity, $e = \dfrac{c}{a}$

As we know the value of $c$ and $a$. Thus,

$e = \dfrac{{\left( {\dfrac{{2\sqrt {14} }}{{\sqrt 5 }}} \right)}}{{\left( {\dfrac{6}{{\sqrt 5 }}} \right)}}$

$e = \dfrac{{2\sqrt {14} }}{6}$

$e = \dfrac{{\sqrt {14} }}{3}$

Length of latus rectum, $\dfrac{{2{b^2}}}{a} = \dfrac{{2 \times 4}}{{\dfrac{6}{{\sqrt 5 }}}} = \dfrac{4 \sqrt{5}}{3} $

6. Find the coordinates of the foci and the vertices, the eccentricity, and the length of the latus rectum of the hyperbola $49{y^2} - 16{x^2} = 784$

Ans: The given equation is $49{y^2} - 16{x^2} = 784$. 

It can be written as 

$49{y^2} - 16{x^2} = 784$

By dividing 784 in both sides, we get,

$\dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{16}} - \dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{49}} = 1$

$\dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{{4^2}}} - \dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{{7^2}}} = 1$

On comparing this equation with the standard equation of hyperbola i.e., $\dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{{a^2}}} - \dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{{b^2}}} = 1$, we obtain \[a = 4\] and \[b = 7\]. 

We know that 

\[{c^2} = {b^2} + {a^2}\]

Put the value of $b$ and $a$ and simplify the equation to determine the value of $c$.

$\therefore {c^2} = 16 + 49$

${c^2} = 65$

$c= \sqrt{65}$

Therefore,

The coordinates of the foci are \[\left( {0, \pm \sqrt {65} } \right)\].

The coordinates of the vertices are \[\left( {0, \pm 4} \right)\]

Eccentricity, $e = \dfrac{c}{a}$

As we know the value of $c$ and $a$. Thus,

$e = \dfrac{{\sqrt {65} }}{4}$

Length of latus rectum,$\dfrac{{2{b^2}}}{a}$ = $\dfrac{{2 \times 49}}{4}$ 

So, $\dfrac{{2{b^2}}}{a} = \dfrac{{49}}{2}$.

7. Find the equation of the hyperbola satisfying the given conditions: Vertices \[\left( { \pm {\mathbf{2}},{\mathbf{0}}} \right),\]foci \[\left( { \pm {\mathbf{3}},{\mathbf{0}}} \right)\].

Ans: Vertices \[\left( { \pm {\mathbf{2}},{\mathbf{0}}} \right)\] , foci \[\left( { \pm {\mathbf{3}},{\mathbf{0}}} \right)\]

Here, the vertices are on the $x - $axis. 

Therefore, the equation of the hyperbola is of the form $\dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{{a^2}}} - \dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{{b^2}}} = 1$

Since the vertices are \[\left( { \pm 2,0} \right)\], so $a = 2$. 

Since the foci are \[\left( { \pm 3,0} \right)\], so $c = 3$. 

We know that

${a^2} + {b^2} = {c^2}$

Put the value of $a$ and $c$ and simplify the equation to determine the value of ${b^2}$.

$\therefore {2^2} + {b^2} = {3^2}$

\[{b^2} = 9 - 4\]

${b^2} = 5$

Thus, the equation of the hyperbola is $\dfrac{{{x^2}}}{4} - \dfrac{{{y^2}}}{5} = 1$.

8. Find the equation of the hyperbola satisfying the given conditions: Vertices \[\left( {{\mathbf{0}}, \pm {\mathbf{5}}} \right)\], foci \[\left( {{\mathbf{0}}, \pm {\mathbf{8}}} \right)\]

Ans:  Vertices \[\left( {{\mathbf{0}}, \pm {\mathbf{5}}} \right)\] , foci \[\left( {{\mathbf{0}}, \pm 8} \right)\]

Here, the vertices are on the y-axis.

Therefore, the equation of the hyperbola is of the form $\dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{{a^2}}} - \dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{{b^2}}} = 1$

Since the vertices are \[\left( {{\mathbf{0}}, \pm {\mathbf{5}}} \right)\] , so $a = 5$. 

Since the foci are \[\left( {{\mathbf{0}}, \pm 8} \right)\] , so $c = 8$. 

We know that 

${a^2} + {b^2} = {c^2}$

Put the value of $a$ and $c$ to get the value of $b$,

$\therefore {5^2} + {b^2} = {8^2}$

${b^2} = {8^2} - {5^2}$

\[{b^2} = 64 - 25\]

${b^2} = 39$

Thus, the equation of the hyperbola is $\dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{25}} - \dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{39}} = 1$.

9. Find the equation of the hyperbola satisfying the given conditions: Vertices \[\left( {{\mathbf{0}}, \pm 3} \right)\] , foci \[\left( {{\mathbf{0}}, \pm 5} \right)\]

Ans:  Vertices \[\left( {{\mathbf{0}}, \pm 3} \right)\] , foci \[\left( {{\mathbf{0}}, \pm 5} \right)\]

Here, the vertices are on the $y - $axis.

Therefore, the equation of the hyperbola is of the form $\dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{{a^2}}} - \dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{{b^2}}} = 1$

Since the vertices are \[\left( {{\mathbf{0}}, \pm 3} \right)\] , so $a = 3$. 

Since the foci are \[\left( {{\mathbf{0}}, \pm 5} \right)\] , so $c = 5$. 

We know that 

${a^2} + {b^2} = {c^2}$

Put the value of $c$ and $a$ and simplify the equation to determine the value of ${b^2}$.

$ \therefore {3^2} + {b^2} $ = 25

\[{b^2} = 25 - 9\]

${b^2} = 16$

Thus, the equation of the hyperbola is $\dfrac{{{y^2}}}{9} - \dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{16}} = 1$.

10. Find the equation of the hyperbola satisfying the given conditions: Foci \[\left( { \pm 5,0} \right)\] , the transverse axis is of length 8. 

Ans: Foci \[\left( { \pm 5,0} \right)\] , &  the transverse axis is of length 8. 

Here, the foci are on the $x - $axis. 

Therefore, the equation of the hyperbola is of the form $\dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{{a^2}}} - \dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{{b^2}}} = 1$ . 

Since the foci are \[\left( { \pm 5,0} \right)\] , so $c = 5$. 

Since the length of the transverse axis is 8,

\[2a = 8\]

Dividing both side with 2

\[a = 4\]

We know that 

${a^2} + {b^2} = {c^2}$

Put the value of $c$ and $a$ and simplify the equation to determine the value of $b$.

$ \therefore {4^2} + {b^2} $ = 25

\[{b^2} = 25 - 16\]

${b^2} = 9$

Thus, the equation of the hyperbola is$\dfrac{{{x^2}}}{16} - \dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{9}} = 1$.

11. Find the equation of the hyperbola satisfying the given conditions: Foci \[\left( {{\mathbf{0}}, \pm 13} \right)\] , the conjugate axis is of length 24. 

Ans: Foci \[\left( {{\mathbf{0}}, \pm 13} \right)\] , & the conjugate axis is of length 24. 

Here, the foci are on the $y - $axis.

Therefore, the equation of the hyperbola is of the form $\dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{{a^2}}} - \dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{{b^2}}} = 1$ . 

Since the foci are \[\left( {{\mathbf{0}}, \pm 13} \right)\] , so  $c = 13$. 

Since the length of the  conjugate axis  is 24,

\[2b = 24\]

Dividing 2 on both sides,

\[b = 12\]

We know that 

${a^2} + {b^2} = {c^2}$

Put the value of $b$ and $c$, also simplify the equation to determine the value of $a$.

\[\therefore {a^2} + {12^2} = {13^2}\]

\[{a^2} = 169 - 144\]

${a^2} = 25$

Thus, the equation of the hyperbola is $\dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{25}} - \dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{144}} = 1$.

12. Find the equation of the hyperbola satisfying the given conditions: Foci \[\left( { \pm 3\sqrt 5 ,0} \right)\] , the latus rectum is of length 8. 

Ans: Foci \[\left( { \pm 3\sqrt 5 ,0} \right)\] , & the latus rectum is of length 8. 

Here, the foci are on the $x - $axis. 

Therefore, the equation of the hyperbola is of the form $\dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{{a^2}}} - \dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{{b^2}}} = 1$ . 

Since the foci are \[\left( { \pm 3\sqrt 5 ,0} \right)\] , so  $c =  \pm 3\sqrt 5 $. 

Since the length of the latus rectum is 8,

\[\dfrac{{2{b^2}}}{a} = 8\]

Multiplying both sides by $\dfrac{a}{2}$,

\[{b^2} = \dfrac{{8a}}{2}\]

\[{b^2} = 4a\]

We know that 

${a^2} + {b^2} = {c^2}$

Put the value of $b$ and $c$,  simplify the equation to determine the value of $a$.

\[\therefore {a^2} + 4a = 45\]

\[{a^2} + 4a - 45 = 0\]

\[{a^2} + 9a - 5a - 45 = 0\]

$\left( {a + 9} \right)\left( {a - 5} \right) = 0$

$a =  - 9, 5$

Since, a is non-negative, $a = 5$

$\therefore {b^2} = 4a$

$ = 4 \times 5$

$ = 20$

Thus, the equation of the hyperbola is $\dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{25}} - \dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{20}} = 1$.

13. Find the equation of the hyperbola satisfying the given conditions: Foci \[\left( { \pm 4,0} \right)\] , the latus rectum is of length 12. 

Ans: Foci \[\left( { \pm 4,0} \right)\] , & the latus rectum is of length 12. 

Here, the foci are on the $x - $axis. 

Therefore, the equation of the hyperbola is of the form $\dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{{a^2}}} - \dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{{b^2}}} = 1$ . 

Since the foci are \[\left( { \pm 4,0} \right)\] , so  $c = 4$. 

Since the latus rectum is of length 12. 

\[\dfrac{{2{b^2}}}{a} = 12\]

Multiply both sides with $\dfrac{a}{2}$,

\[{b^2} = 6a\]…………….(1)

We know that 

${a^2} + {b^2} = {c^2}$…………..(2)

Merge the equation (1) and (2) and simplify the equation to get the value of $a$,

\[\therefore {a^2} + 6a = 16\]

\[{a^2} + 6a - 16 = 0\]

\[{a^2} + 8a - 2a - 16 = 0\]

\[\left( {a + 8} \right)\left( {a - 2} \right) = 0\]

\[a =  - 8, 2\]

Since, $a$ is non-negative, $a = 2$

$\therefore {b^2} = 6a$

\[ = 6 \times 2\]

$ = 12$

Thus, the equation of the hyperbola is $\dfrac{{{x^2}}}{4} - \dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{12}} = 1$.

14. Find the equation of the hyperbola satisfying the given conditions: Vertices \[\left( { \pm 7,0} \right)\] , $e = \dfrac{4}{3}$

Ans: Vertices \[\left( { \pm 7,0} \right)\] , & $e = \dfrac{4}{3}$

Here, the vertices are on the $x - $axis. 

Therefore, the equation of the hyperbola is of the form $\dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{{a^2}}} - \dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{{b^2}}} = 1$

Since the vertices are \[\left( { \pm 7,0} \right)\] , so $a = 7$. 

It is given that $e = \dfrac{4}{3}$

$\therefore \dfrac{c}{a} = \dfrac{4}{3} $

$\dfrac{c}{7} = \dfrac{4}{3}$

Multiply both sides with 7

$c = \dfrac{{28}}{3}$

We know that 

${a^2} + {b^2} = {c^2}$

Put the value of $c$ and $a$ ,  also simplify the equation to determine the value of $b$.

\[\therefore {7^2} + {b^2} = {\left( {\dfrac{{28}}{3}} \right)^2}\]

${b^2} = \dfrac{{784}}{9} - 49$

${b^2} = \dfrac{{784 - 441}}{9}$

${b^2} = \dfrac{{343}}{9}$

Thus, the equation of the hyperbola is $\dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{49}} - \dfrac{{9{y^2}}}{{343}} = 1$

15. Find the equation of the hyperbola satisfying the given conditions: Foci \[\left( {{\mathbf{0}}, \pm \sqrt {10} } \right)\] , passing through \[\left( {{\mathbf{2}},{\mathbf{3}}} \right)\]

Ans: Foci \[\left( {{\mathbf{0}}, \pm \sqrt {10} } \right)\] , passing through (2, 3) 

Here, the foci are on the $y - $axis.

Therefore, the equation of the hyperbola is of the form $\dfrac{{{y^2}}}{{{a^2}}} - \dfrac{{{x^2}}}{{{b^2}}} = 1$. 

Since the foci are \[\left( {{\mathbf{0}}, \pm \sqrt {10} } \right)\] , so $c = \sqrt {10} $. 

We know that ${a^2} + {b^2} = {c^2}$

Put the value of $c$,

\[\therefore {a^2} + {b^2} = 10\]

\[{b^2} = 10 - {a^2}\]………..… (1) 

Since the hyperbola passes through point \[\left( {2,3} \right)\]

$\dfrac{9}{{{a^2}}} - \dfrac{4}{{{b^2}}} = 1$……………(2)

From equations (1) and (2), we obtain the value of ${a^2}$

$\dfrac{9}{{{a^2}}} - \dfrac{4}{{\left( {10 - {a^2}} \right)}} = 1$

$9(10 - {a^2}) - 4{a^2} = {a^2}\left( {10 - {a^2}} \right)$

$90 - 9{a^2} - 4{a^2} = 10{a^2} - {a^4}$

${a^4} - 23{a^2} + 90 = 0$

${a^4} - 18{a^2} - 5{a^2} + 90 = 0$

${a^2}\left( {{a^2} - 18} \right) - 5\left( {{a^2} - 18} \right) = 0$

\[{a^2} = 18,5\]

In hyperbola,

$c > a,i.e.,{c^2} > {a^2}$

$\therefore {a^2} = 5$

Since the value of $a$ is positive as $e>1$ so ${b^2} = 10 - {a^2}$

As we know the value of $a$,

${b^2} = 10 - 5 = 5$

Thus, the equation of the hyperbola is $\dfrac{{{y^2}}}{5} - \dfrac{{{x^2}}}{5} = 1$

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