Let $a$ and $b$ be positive real numbers such that $a > 1$ and $b < a$. Let $P$ be a point in the first quadrant that lies on the hyperbola $\frac{x^2}{a^2} - \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$. Suppose the tangent to the hyperbola at $P$ passes through the point $(1, 0)$,and suppose the normal to the hyperbola at $P$ cuts off equal intercepts on the coordinate axes. Let $\Delta$ denote the area of the triangle formed by the tangent at $P$,the normal at $P$,and the $x$-axis. If $e$ denotes the eccentricity of the hyperbola,then which of the following statements is/are $TRUE$?
$(A)$ $1 < e < \sqrt{2}$
$(B)$ $\sqrt{2} < e < 2$
$(C)$ $\Delta = a^4$
$(D)$ $\Delta = b^4$

  • A
    $A, D$
  • B
    $A, B$
  • C
    $A, C$
  • D
    $B, D$

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