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Published on: August 14, 2026
Which of the following points lies on the locus of the foot of perpedicular drawn upon any tangent to the ellipse, 
from any of its foci ?
A
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Let foot of perpendicular is 
Given 
Focus 
ae, 0 
Equation of tangent
Passes throguh 
line perpendicular to tangent will have slope
Add equaiton and 
(Auxilary circle)
lies on the locus.
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