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Published on: August 14, 2026
Let the transverse axis of a hyperbola 
be parallel to the 
axis and 
be the equation of the auxiliary circle of 
. If the asymptotes of 
are at right angles, then the equation of the hyperbola is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Centre of auxiliary circle 
centre of hyperbola 
length of transverse axis 
Diameter of auxiliary circle 
hyperbola whose asymptotes are at right angles to each other is rectangular hyperbola i.e
Since, 
Now, equation of hyperbola is
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