JEE MainMathematicsCircleMCQ+4 / −1
If a circle passes through the point (a, b) and cuts the circle orthogonally, then the equation of the locus of its centre is :
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- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: D
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Let the centre of the required circle be Let its radius be .
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Since the circle passes through , its radius satisfies
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Condition for orthogonal intersection with whose centre is and radius is :
If two circles with centres distance and radii cut orthogonally, then
Here, So,
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Substitute :
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Expand the right-hand side:
Therefore,
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Cancel from both sides:
Rearranging,
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Hence, the locus of the centre is
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Compare with options: This matches Option D.
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Comparison with stored correct answer: Stored correct answer is D, which agrees with the derived result.
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