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Published on: August 14, 2026
The lines joining the points of intersection of line 
and curve 
to the origin are perpendicular, then the value of 
will be
A
1/2
B
–1/2
C
D
0
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Making the equation of curve homogeneous with the help of line 
, we get 
Therefore the lines be perpendicular, if 
.
.
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