Chord of contact

Ellipse of Class 11

Chord of Contact

Let P(x1, y1) be a point exterior to the ellipse S ≡ − 1 = 0. Then the equation of the chord of contact is T = 0. i.e. + − 1 = 0.

Equation of chord In Mid−Point form

Equation of the chord whose mid−point is (x1, y1) is T = S1. i.e. =

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