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A rectangular hyperbola xy = c 2 (c is purely imaginary) if a point on it is (a, α ) where 'a' is a positive number, α can take value-
A
3
B
C
17
D
3/2
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
xy = c 2 = –ve ( c is purely imaginary)
⇒ if x is positive y must be negative real
⇒ 
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