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If the line y=mx+c is a tangent to the ellipse `x^(2)+2y^(2)=4`, find c

A

`-sqrt(2)`

B

`sqrt(2)`

C

2

D

1

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Using condition of tangency, we get
`c^(2)=4m^(2)+2ge2AA m in R`
`:.c^(2)ge2`
`rArr|c|gesqrt(3)`
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