If p and q are the lengths of perpendiculars from the origin to the lines x cos θ − y sin θ = k cos 2θ and x sec θ + y cosec θ = k, respectively, prove that p2 + 4q2 = k2
If p and q are the lengths of perpendiculars from the origin to the lines x cos θ − y sin θ = k cos 2θ and x sec θ + y cosec θ = k, respectively, prove that p2 + 4q2 = k2

Given:

The equations of given lines are

x cos θ – y sin θ = k cos 2θ …………………… (1)

x sec θ + y cosec θ = k ……………….… (2)

Perpendicular distance (d) of a line Ax + By + C = 0 from a point (x1, y1) is given by

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q = k cos θ sin θ

Multiply both sides by 2, we get

2q = 2k cos θ sin θ = k × 2sin θ cos θ

2q = k sin 2θ

Squaring both sides, we get

4q2 = k2 sin22θ …………………(4)

Now add (3) and (4) we get

p2 + 4q2 = k2 cos2 2θ + k2 sin2 2θ

p2 + 4q2 = k2 (cos2 2θ + sin2 2θ) [Since, cos2 2θ + sin2 2θ = 1]

∴ p2 + 4q2 = k2

Hence proved.