JEE MainMathematicsCircleMCQ+4 / −1
Let P and Q be two distinct points on a circle which has center at C(2, 3) and which passes through origin O. If OC is perpendicular to both the line segments CP and CQ, then the set {P, Q} is equal to :
- A{(4, 0), (0, 6)}
- B
- C
- D{( 1, 5), (5, 1)}
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Correct answer: D
- Find the radius of the circle
The circle has center and passes through the origin . So its radius is
Hence the circle is
- Use the condition and
Vector
So any radius vector from to a point on the circle must satisfy
and the perpendicularity condition gives
Thus,
So both and are points where the line
meets the circle
- Solve the system
From
we get
Substitute into the circle:
Now,
So,
Thus,
Now find corresponding values using :
-
If ,
So one point is .
-
If ,
So the other point is .
Hence,
- Check the options
This matches Option D:
- Compare with stored correct answer
Stored correct answer: D
Our derived answer: D
So they agree.
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