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A parametric point of x²/a² − y²/b² = 1 is
A(a sec θ, b tan θ)
B(a tan θ, b sec θ)
C(a cosec θ, b cot θ)
D(a cos θ, b sin θ)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. (a sec θ, b tan θ)
Since sec²θ − tan²θ = 1, the point (a sec θ, b tan θ) satisfies the equation.
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