Q.
If the eccentricity of the hyperbola $x^{2} - y^{2}\sec^{2}{\theta = 4}\ is\ \sqrt{3}$ times the eccentricity of the ellipse $x^{2}\sec^{2}{\theta + y^{2} = 16,}$ then the value of $\theta$ equals
A) $\frac{\pi}{6}$
B) $\frac{3\pi}{4}$
C) $\frac{\pi}{3}$
D) $\frac{\pi}{2}$
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: $\frac{3\pi}{4}$.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.