Q. If $t$ is a parameter, then $x = a\left( t + \frac{1}{t} \right),\ y = b\left( t - \frac{1}{t} \right)$ represents

A) An ellipse
B) A circle
C) A pair of straight lines
D) A hyperbola
Explanation

(d)
Given, $\frac{x}{a} = \left( t + \frac{1}{t} \right)$ and $\frac{y}{b} = \left( t - \frac{1}{t} \right)$
$\frac{x^{2}}{a^{2}} - \frac{y^{2}}{b^{2}} = \left( t + \frac{1}{t} \right)^{2} - \left( t - \frac{1}{t} \right)^{2} = 4$
$\Rightarrow \ \frac{x^{2}}{4a^{2}} - \frac{y^{2}}{4b^{2}} = 1$

Dr. Abubacker
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