The sides of a rectangle are given by and . The equation of the circle passing through the vertices of the rectangle is
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Given sides of rectangle are
and
Centre of circle
and radius of circle Equation of circle
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PYQ 2020
hard
mathematicsID: mht-cet-
If represents a joint equation of directrices of the hyperbola , then
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-81
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-25
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81
4
25
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Step 1: Write the equation of the hyperbola. The standard form of the hyperbola is given as:
This represents the equation of a hyperbola with center at the origin, and the coefficients for the directrix can be found using this standard equation. Step 2: Identify the coefficients. Comparing the equation of the hyperbola with the general form, we can determine the values of , , and . After simplifying, we find that . Step 3: Conclusion. The correct answer is (C) 81.
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PYQ 2020
medium
mathematicsID: mht-cet-
The area bounded by the parabola and its latus-rectum in the first quadrant is
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: Find the equation of the latus rectum. The equation of the latus rectum of the parabola is , and the length of the latus rectum is . Step 2: Calculate the area. The area bounded by the parabola and the latus rectum in the first quadrant is given by: Evaluating this integral gives: Step 3: Conclusion. The correct answer is (B) .
04
PYQ 2020
medium
mathematicsID: mht-cet-
The eccentricity of the ellipse given by the equationis
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Step 1: Write the equation in standard form.
Step 2: Identify and . Here , with .
Step 3: Use the eccentricity formula.
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PYQ 2020
medium
mathematicsID: mht-cet-
The area of the region bounded by the curve and the lines and the X axis is
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428 sq. units
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400 sq. units
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334 sq. units
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378 sq. units
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Step 1: Understanding the problem. We are asked to find the area of the region bounded by the curve and the lines , , and the X-axis. The area can be found using the definite integral of the function between the limits and .
Step 2: Setting up the integral. The area is given by the integral:
Solving this integral, we obtain the value .
Step 3: Conclusion. Thus, the area of the region is 428 sq. units, which makes option (A) the correct answer.
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PYQ 2020
medium
mathematicsID: mht-cet-
The length of the latus rectum of the parabola whose focus is at and directrix is the line is
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units
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units
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units
4
units
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: Find the distance between focus and directrix. Distance of focus from the directrix is
Step 2: Determine the focal length . For a parabola, the distance between focus and directrix equals .
Step 3: Use the formula for length of latus rectum.
Step 4: Conclusion.
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PYQ 2020
medium
mathematicsID: mht-cet-
If foci of the ellipse ( ) and the hyperbola coincide, then the value of is
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4
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9
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14
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7
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
Step 1: Analyze the foci of the ellipse and hyperbola. For the ellipse, the foci are given by , and for the hyperbola, the foci are given by . Set the two expressions for equal to each other because the foci coincide. Step 2: Solve for . After solving, we find that . Step 3: Conclusion. The correct answer is (D) 7.
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PYQ 2020
medium
mathematicsID: mht-cet-
If
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
Step 1: Use the formula for . The formula for is:
Step 2: Finding and . From , we use the identity to find:
Similarly, from , we find:
Step 3: Applying the formula for . Substituting the values of and into the formula:
Simplifying the expression, we get:
Step 4: Conclusion. Thus, , which makes option (D) the correct answer.
09
PYQ 2020
medium
mathematicsID: mht-cet-
If lies on the hyperbola and and are foci of the hyperbola, then
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: General property of hyperbola. For any point on the hyperbola, the distance from the point to the foci satisfies the equation:
Step 2: Apply the given conditions. Given the equation of the hyperbola , and the foci at and , we know the relationship for the product of the distances from a point on the hyperbola to the foci is:
Step 3: Conclusion. Thus, the value of is .
10
PYQ 2020
medium
mathematicsID: mht-cet-
The functionis
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discontinuous at exactly two points.
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continuous for all real values of .
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discontinuous at exactly three points.
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discontinuous at exactly one point.
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
Step 1: Identify the points of discontinuity. We are given the function . The function is undefined where the denominator is zero, i.e., when . Solving this, we find as the only point of discontinuity.
Step 2: Conclusion. Thus, the function is discontinuous at exactly one point, corresponding to option (D).
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PYQ 2020
medium
mathematicsID: mht-cet-
If line touches the curve at , then the values of and are respectively
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0, 2
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-2, 0
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0, -2
4
2, 0
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
Step 1: Use the condition for tangency. For the line to be tangent to the curve at , both the point must satisfy the curve's equation and the slope of the curve at that point must match the slope of the line. Step 2: Solve for and . Substituting into the equation of the curve, we solve for and , and find that and . Step 3: Conclusion. The correct answer is (D) 2, 0.
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PYQ 2020
medium
mathematicsID: mht-cet-
The symbolic form of the following circuit is (where represents switches and closed respectively)
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
Step 1: Understanding the circuit. The circuit described consists of switches and , and we need to find its symbolic representation.
Step 2: Analyzing the logic gates. The circuit involves a logical OR gate and AND gate, and the correct symbolic expression needs to be derived based on how the switches are connected.
Step 3: Conclusion. The correct symbolic form of the circuit is , which makes option (D) the correct answer.
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PYQ 2020
medium
mathematicsID: mht-cet-
The angle between the linesis
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Step 1: Understanding the formula for the angle between two lines. The angle between two lines can be found using the formula:
where and are the direction ratios of the two lines.
Step 2: Finding the direction ratios of the lines. From the given equations of the lines, the direction ratios of and are:
Step 3: Calculating the angle. Now, calculate the dot product and the magnitudes of the vectors:
Thus:
The angle between the lines is , which makes option (A) the correct answer.
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PYQ 2020
medium
mathematicsID: mht-cet-
The focal distance of the point on the parabola with vertex at and symmetric about the y-axis is
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4
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5
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4
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: Equation of the parabola. The equation of a parabola symmetric about the y-axis with vertex at is of the form . Given that the point lies on the parabola, we substitute into the equation: Step 2: Focal distance. The focal distance is given by , and since , the focal distance is 5. Step 3: Conclusion. Thus, the focal distance is 5, corresponding to option (B).
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PYQ 2020
medium
mathematicsID: mht-cet-
If a point on the line segment joining the points and has its -coordinate 2, then its -coordinate is
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Step 1: Find the parametric equations for the line. The parametric equations of the line joining two points and are:
Substitute the given points into these equations. Step 2: Solve for the parameter . We know that the -coordinate of the point is 2, so solve for from the equation for :
Solving for :
Step 3: Use the value of to find . Substitute into the equation for :
Step 4: Conclusion. Thus, the -coordinate of the point is .
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PYQ 2025
medium
mathematicsID: mht-cet-
The function increases if}
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: Simplify Function
. Step 2: Differentiate
. Step 3: Condition for Increase
.
This happens when . Final Answer: (B)
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PYQ 2025
medium
mathematicsID: mht-cet-
If the angle between the line and the plane is , then the value of is
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Step 1: Formula
.
Given . Step 2: Vectors
, .
.
, . Step 3: Calculation
.
Square both sides: .
. Final Answer: (C)
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PYQ 2025
medium
mathematicsID: mht-cet-
The foci of a hyperbola coincide with the foci of the ellipse . The equation of the hyperbola with eccentricity 2 is
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: Find Foci of Ellipse
For ellipse , .
.
Foci . Step 2: Hyperbola Parameters
Foci of hyperbola are .
Given , so . Step 3: Find for Hyperbola
.
Equation: . Final Answer: (B)
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PYQ 2025
medium
mathematicsID: mht-cet-
If is continuous at point where then the values of a and b, respectively, are ________
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4, 5
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16, 32
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8, 10
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16, 16
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
Concept:
Continuity at :
Step 1: Left-hand limit. Using , , : Step 2: Equate with . Step 3: Right-hand limit. Step 4: Equate with . But continuity requires same value as LHS:
Conclusion: Option (D)
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PYQ 2026
medium
mathematicsID: mht-cet-
Find the area of the region bounded by the parabola and its latus rectum.
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Concept:
For the parabola
the latus rectum is the line passing through the focus and perpendicular to the axis of the parabola. Important properties:
Focus:
Equation of latus rectum:
End points of latus rectum: and
The required area is the region between the parabola and the line from to . Step 1: {Write the area using integration.} Step 2: {Use symmetry of the curve.} Since the region is symmetric about the -axis, Step 3: {Evaluate the integral.} Substitute the limits: