JEE MainMathematicsCircleMCQ+4 / −1
Let the tangents at the points and on the circle , intersect at the point . Then the radius of the circle, whose centre is and the line joining and is its tangent, is equal to :
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: A
- Given circle
The circle is
Write it in the form so
Hence its centre is
- Equation of tangent to the circle
For the circle the tangent at point on the circle is
- Tangent at
Using : Simplify: Multiplying by : 5x-12y-152=0.\tag{1}
- Tangent at
Similarly, Simplify: So, 13x-104=0\Rightarrow x=8.\tag{2}
- Point of intersection of tangents:
From (2), Substitute into (1):
Thus,
- Required radius
We need the radius of the circle centered at and tangent to line . So the radius equals the perpendicular distance from to the line through and .
First find equation of line .
Slope of :
Equation through :
So, 3x-2y-34=0.\tag{3}
Distance from to line (3):
Compute numerator:
Denominator:
Hence,
- Option check
Thus the required radius is
So the correct option is A.
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