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If AB is a double ordinate of the hyperbola x2a2y2b2=1 such that ∆AOB (O is the origin) is an equilateral triangle, then the eccentricity e of the hyperbola satisfies:
A. e > 3B. 1 < e < 23C. e = 23D. e > 23

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Hint: According to the given data in the question, we draw an appropriate figure that helps us find the coordinates of points A and B. Also given AOB is an equilateral triangle, i.e. all angles in the triangle are equal to 60°.

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Complete step-by-step answer:

Given O (0, 0) is the origin and AB is the double ordinate of the hyperbola i.e. polar coordinates of
A = (a secθ, b tanθ), B = (a secθ, -b tanθ).
Since ∆AOB is equilateral, OA = AB
We use the formula for distance between two points (d2 =(x2x1)2+(y2y1)2), to form a relation OA = AB, which give us
(asecθ - 0)2+(-btanθ0)2=(asecθ - asecθ)2+(btanθ - (btanθ))2
a2sec2θ+b2tan2θ=4b2tan2θ
a2sec2θ=3b2tan2θ -- (1)
We know according to trigonometric identities, sec2θtan2θ= 1
Hencesec2θ=1+tan2θ, substitute this in equation (1), we get
a2+a2tan2θ=3b2tan2θ
b2a2=1+tan2θ3tan2θ
Now we know for eccentricity e2=1+b2a2=1+1+tan2θ3tan2θ=1+4tan2θ3tan2θ
= 43 +13sin2θ.
Usingsin2θ < 1, we get e2 > 43
Hence e >23. Option D is the correct answer.

Note: In order to solve these types of questions the key concept is to carefully draw a precise figure according to the given data. Then we use the figure to derive necessary relations which help us compute the solution. Basic knowledge of geometrical formulae of hyperbola, its eccentricity and trigonometric functions is very important in solving these problems.