Self-Pole Condition

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Self-Pole Condition

A point $$P(x_1,y_1)$$ lies on its own polar when:

$$\frac{x_1^2}{a^2}+\frac{y_1^2}{b^2}=1$$

Usage

- Used to identify points lying on the ellipse through the pole-polar relation.

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