Normal to a Translated Ellipse

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Normal to a Translated Ellipse

For point $$P(x_1,y_1)$$ on:

$$\frac{(x-h)^2}{a^2}+\frac{(y-k)^2}{b^2}=1$$

the normal is:

$$\frac{a^2(x-h)}{x_1-h}-\frac{b^2(y-k)}{y_1-k}=a^2-b^2$$

Usage

- Used to find the normal when the coordinates of the point of contact are known.

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