Rectangular hyperbola
Hyperbola of Class 11
Rectangular hyperbola
When asymptotes in a hyperbola are at 90°, then hyperbola is called a rectangular hyperbola. e.g. x2 −y2 = a2
If this hyperbola is rotated such that coordinates axes coincides with asymptotes then it's equation reduces to (a) Parametric form of xy = c2 is x = ct and y = c/t And parametric coordinates are (ct, c/t). (b) Centre (0, 0) (c) Transverse axis y = x (d) Conjugate axis y = −x |
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(e) Eccentricity = √2
(f) Tangent at (ct, c/t) t2y + x = 2ct
(g) Normal at (ct, c/t) is xt3 − ty − ct4 + c = 0