A vertical line passing through the point (h, 0) intersects the ellipse at the points P and Q. Let the tangents to the ellipse at P and Q meet at the point R. If Δ(h) = area of the triangle PQR,
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Equation of PQ : x – h = 0
If R (a, b) then chord of contact of R is PQ
i.e. C.O.C. = T = 0
.....(1)
and also = 1 .....(2)
Comparing (1) and (2)
coordinate of P and Q are respectively
area
Since Δ(h) is decreasing
Hence, .
