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1.

Find the conjugate hyperbola equation for the hyperbola of equation X2/a2 Y2/b2 = 1?

A. X<sup>2</sup>/b<sup>2</sup> Y<sup>2</sup>/a<sup>2</sup> = -1
B. X<sup>2</sup>/a<sup>2</sup> Y<sup>2</sup>/b<sup>2</sup> = -1
C. X<sup>2</sup>/a<sup>2</sup> Y<sup>2</sup>/b<sup>2</sup> = 0
D. X<sup>2</sup>/b<sup>2</sup> Y<sup>2</sup>/a<sup>2</sup> = 0
Answer» B. X<sup>2</sup>/a<sup>2</sup> Y<sup>2</sup>/b<sup>2</sup> = -1
Discussion
2.

Find the eccentricity of the hyperbola of equation X2/4 Y2/5 =1?

A. 3/2
B. 3/4
C. 4/3
D. 5/4
Answer» B. 3/4
Discussion
3.

The equation for the asymptotes of the hyperbola of equation X2/a2 Y2/b2 = 1 is ______

A. Y = -bX/a
B. Y = bX/a
C. Y = bX/a
D. Y = aX/b
Answer» D. Y = aX/b
Discussion
4.

For the equation of hyperbola XY = 3, what will be the eccentricity?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 1
D. 1/2
Answer» B. 3
Discussion
5.

As per Boyle s law the product of pressure and volume, P*V = constant. In water channels, we use this equation which results in ______

A. Parabolic curve
B. Rectangular hyperbolic curve
C. Elliptical curve
D. Straight line
Answer» C. Elliptical curve
Discussion
6.

Find the eccentricity of the hyperbola of equation X2/32 Y2/42 = 1?

A. 3/2
B. 3/4
C. 4/3
D. 5/4
Answer» E.
Discussion
7.

Which of the following is the eccentricity of a rectangular hyperbola?

A. 1
B. 1/2
C. 3/2
D. 2
Answer» E.
Discussion
8.

The rectangular hyperbola is the set of points whose product of the distance from the fixed lines perpendicular to each other is constant. What are those fixed lines called?

A. Directrix
B. Latus rectum
C. Asymptotes
D. Semi-latus rectum
Answer» E.
Discussion
9.

Which of the following equation is true for the hyperbola, where P is on the hyperbola curve, F1, F2 are the two fixed points, the foci, and a is the distance from the vertices of the hyperbola to its center.

A. PF<sub>1</sub> PF<sub>2</sub> = a
B. ||PF<sub>2</sub> |-|PF<sub>1</sub>|| = 2a
C. |PF<sub>1</sub> PF<sub>2</sub> | = 2a
D. |PF<sub>2</sub> PF<sub>1</sub> | = 2a
Answer» C. |PF<sub>1</sub> PF<sub>2</sub> | = 2a
Discussion
10.

Which of the following is the standard hyperbolical curve equation?

A. X<sup>2</sup> + Y<sup>2</sup> = a<sup>2</sup>
B. X<sup>2</sup> + Y<sup>2</sup> = a
C. X<sup>2</sup>/a<sup>2</sup> + Y<sup>2</sup>b<sup>2</sup> = 1
D. X<sup>2</sup>/a<sup>2</sup> Y<sup>2</sup>/b<sup>2</sup> = 1
Answer» E.
Discussion
11.

Which of the following is the value of eccentricity which suits the hyperbola?

A. 1
B. 1/2
C. 3/2
D. 1/4
Answer» D. 1/4
Discussion
12.

Rectangular hyperbola is formed when the section plane is parallel to the axis.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
13.

Which of the following described cut sections gives the hyperbolic curve from the cone?

A. A section parallel to the cone axis
B. A section parallel to the base of the cone
C. A section parallel to one of the generators
D. Section perpendicular to the cone axis
Answer» B. A section parallel to the base of the cone
Discussion
14.

In which of the following hyperbolic curves are not used in the design phase?

A. Cooling towers
B. Water channels
C. Stuffing box
D. Mirrors in long-distance telescopes
Answer» D. Mirrors in long-distance telescopes
Discussion
15.

Hyperbolic curves are used for which of the following designs?

A. Light reflectors
B. Sound reflectors
C. Cooling towers
D. Arches
Answer» D. Arches
Discussion