Q.

Let (h,k) lie on the circle C:x2+y2=4 and the point (2h+1, 3k+2) lie on an ellipse with eccentricity e. Then the value of 5e2 is equal to _________      [2026]


Ans.

(9)

Let P≡(2cosθ, 2sinθ)

∴ coordinates of Q=(4cosθ+1, 6sinθ+3)

∴ locus of Q is (x-14)2+(y-36)2=1

∴ e2=1-1636=59

∴ 5e2=9