JEE Previous Year Question

The equation of the hyperbola whose foci are (–2, 0) and (2, 0) and eccentricity is 2 is given by

Topic: JEE PYQ

Answer: B. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. Ax2 – 3y2 = 3
  2. B3x2 – y2 = 3
  3. C– x2 + 3y2 = 3
  4. D– 3x2 + y2 = 3

Correct answer: B

Solution

(b)
ae = 2
e = 2
∴ a = 1
b2 = a2 (e2 – 1)
b2 = 1 (4 – 1)
b2 = 3
= 1
3x2 – y2 = 3

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