Question
If A, A' are the vertices S, S' are the focii and Z, Z' are the feet of the directrix of an ellipse then A'S, A'A, A'Z are in
- A.P.
- G.P.
- H.P.
- A.G.P.
Hint:
find out the points given in terms of a,e,and b. find out the corresponding distances and find out the relation between them .
The correct answer is: H.P.
HP
A and A’ : (a,0) and (-a,0)
S and S’ : (ae,0) and (-ae,0)
Z and Z’ : (a/e,0) and (-a/e,0)
A’S= ae+a= a(1+e)
A’A= 2a,
A’Z= a/e+a=a((1+e)/e)
Therefore, these distances are in HP
an HP is a sequence whose terms form an AP when reciprocated.
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