JEE MainMathematicsCircleMCQ+4 / −1
If the circles and intersect at exactly two distinct points, then
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: B
- Identify centers and radii of the two circles
The first circle is
So its center is
and radius is
The second circle is
Complete squares:
So its center is
and radius is
- Find distance between centers
- Condition for two distinct points of intersection
Two circles intersect at exactly two distinct points when
Substitute , , :
Now solve both inequalities.
- From
we get
- From
we get
Since radius must be positive, this is consistent, and combining with gives
- Check options
- A: → includes values like , which do not satisfy intersection at two points. False.
- B: → correct.
- C: → misses valid values such as . False.
- D: → includes values like . False.
Therefore, the correct option is
with
- Comparison with stored answer
Stored correct answer: B
My derived answer: B
They agree.
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