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Question
The ellipse E1 : 
= 1 is inscribed in a rectangle R whose sides are parallel to the coordinate axes. Another ellipse E2 passing through the point (0, 4) circumscribes the rectangle R. The eccentricity of the ellipse E2 is
= 1 is inscribed in a rectangle R whose sides are parallel to the coordinate axes. Another ellipse E2 passing through the point (0, 4) circumscribes the rectangle R. The eccentricity of the ellipse E2 isOptions
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Solution
Equation of ellipse is (y + 2) (y - 2) + λ (x + 3) (x - 3) = 0
It passes through (0, 4) ⇒ λ =
Equation of ellipse is
Alternate
Let the ellipse be
as it is passing through (0, 4) and (3, 2). So, b2 = 16 and
⇒ a2 = 12
So, 12 = 16 (1 - e2)
⇒ e = 1/2.
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