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 The equation of circle whose centre is (2, 1) and which passes through the point (3, – 5) is:
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Poonam Reddy answered
 Radius of circle is given by -
r = √[(h-x1)² + (k-y1)²]
r = √[(2-3)² + (1+5)²]
r = √(-1² + 6²)
r = √(1 + 36)
r = √37
if centre (2,-]1) and radius=√26 are given,
(x-h)2+(y-k)2=r2
equation is (x-2)2 + (y-1)2 = (√37)2
x2 + 4 - 4x + y2 + 1 - 2y = 37
x2 + y2 - 4x - 2y - 32 = 0

The equation of the circle passing through (0, 0) and making intercepts 2 and 4 on the coordinate axes is:
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Geetika Shah answered
The circle intercept the co-ordinate axes at a and b. it means x - intercept at ( a, 0) and y-intercept at (0, b) .
Now, we observed that circle passes through points (0, 0) , (a, 0) and (0, b) .
we also know, General equation of circle is
x² + y² + 2gx + 2fy + C = 0
when point (0,0)
(0)² + (0)² + 2g(0) + 2f(0) + C = 0
0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + C = 0
C = 0 -------(1)
when point (a,0)
(a)² + (0)² + 2g(a) + 2f(0) + C = 0
a² + 2ag + C = 0
from equation (1)
a² + 2ag = 0
a(a + 2g) = 0
g = -a/2
when point ( 0, b)
(0)² + (b)² + 2g(0) + 2f(b) + C = 0
b² + 2fb + C = 0
f = -b/2
Now, equation of circle is
x² + y² + 2x(-a/2) + 2y(-b/2) + 0 = 0 { after putting values of g, f and C }
x² + y² - ax - by = 0
As we know that, a=2, b=4
x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 4y = 0

 The centre and radius of the circle x2 + y2 + 4x – 6y = 5 is:
  • a)
    (2, – 3), 2√2
  • b)
    (– 2, 3), 3√2
  • c)
    (– 2, 3), 2√2
  • d)
    (2, – 3), 3√2
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Riya Banerjee answered
x2+y2+4x-6y=5
Circle Equation
(x-a)2+(y-b)2=r2 is the circle equation with a radius r, centered at (a,b)
Rewrite x2+y24x-6y=5 in the form of circle standard circle equation
(x-(-2))
2
+(y-3)2=(3
√2)2
Therefore the circle properties are:

(a,b) = (-2,3), r = 3√2

The equation of the circle having the lines y2 – 2y + 4x – 2xy = 0 as its normals & passing through the point (2, 1) is
  • a)
    x2 + y2 – 2x – 4y + 3 = 0
  • b)
    x2 + y2 – 2x + 4y – 5 = 0
  • c)
    x2 + y2 + 2x + 4y – 13 = 0
  • d)
    None
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Geetika Shah answered
The normal line to circle is →y² - 2 y + 4 x -2 xy=0
→ y(y-2) - 2x(y-2)=0
→ (y-2)(y-2x)=0
the two lines are , y=2 and 2 x -y =0
The point of intersection of normals are centre of circle.
→ Put , y=2 in 2 x -y=0, we get
→2 x -2=0
→2 x=2
→ x=1
So, the point of intersection of normals is (1,2) which is the center of circle.
Also, the circle passes through (2,1).
Radius of circle is given by distance formula = [(1-2)² + (2-1)²]½ 
=(1+1)½ =(2)½
The equation of circle having center (1,2) and radius √2 is
= (x-1)²+(y-2)²=[√2]²
→ (x-1)²+(y-2)²= 2
x²+y² -2x-4y+3 = 0

The equations of the tangents drawn from the point (0, 1) to the circle x2 + y2 - 2x + 4y = 0 are
  • a)
    2x - y + 1 = 0, x + 2y - 2 = 0
  • b)
    2x - y - 1 = 0, x + 2y - 2 = 0
  • c)
    2x - y + 1 = 0, x + 2y + 2 = 0
  • d)
    2x - y - 1 = 0, x + 2y + 2 = 0
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Geetika Shah answered
Let equation of tangent with slope =m and point (0,1)
(y−1)=m(x−0)⇒y=mx+1
Intersection point
x2+(mx+1)2−2x+4(mx+1)=0
(1+m2)x2+(−2+6m)x+5=0
For y=mx+1 to be tangent, discriminant =0
(6m−2)2−4×5(1+m2)=0
36m2+4−24m−20m2+20=0
16m2−20m+24=0
⇒ 2m2−3m−2=0
(2m+1)(m−2)=0

The locus of the mid-points of the chords of the circle x2 + y2 – 2x – 4y – 11 = 0 which subtend 60º at the centre is
  • a)
    x2 + y2 – 4x – 2y – 7 = 0
  • b)
    x2 + y2 + 4x + 2y – 7 = 0
  • c)
    x2 + y2 – 2x – 4y – 7 = 0
  • d)
    x2 + y2 + 2x + 4y + 7 = 0
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Preeti Iyer answered
Let AB be the chord of the circle and P be the midpoint of AB.
It is known that perpendicular from the center bisects a chord.
Thus △ACP is a right-angled triangle.
Now AC=BC= radius.
The equation of the give circle can be written as
(x−1)2+(y−2)2=16
Hence, centre C=(1,2) and radius =r=4 units.
PC=ACsin60degree
= rsin60degree
= 4([2(3)½]/2
= 2(3)1/2 units
Therefore, PC=2(3)1/2
⇒ PC2=12
⇒ (x−1)2+(y−2)2=12
⇒ x2+y2−2x−4y+5=12
⇒ x2+y2−2x−4y−7=0

y = √3x + c1 & y = √3x + c2 are two parallel tangents of a circle of radius 2 units, then |c1 – c2| is equal to
  • a)
    8
  • b)
    4
  • c)
    2
  • d)
    1
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Anmol Chauhan answered
For both lines to be parallel tangent the distance between both lines
should be equal to the diameter of the circle
⇒ 4 = |c1−c2|/(1+3)1/2
⇒∣c1−c2∣ = 8

Number of different circles that can be drawn touching 3 lines, no two of which are parallel and they are neither coincident nor concurrent, are
  • a)
    1
  • b)
    2
  • c)
    3
  • d)
    4
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Raghav Bansal answered
 If three lines are given such that no two of them are parallel and they are not concurrent then a definite triangle is formed by them. There are four circles which touch sides of a triangle (3-excircles and 1-incircle).

 Pair of tangents are drawn from every point on the line 3x + 4y = 12 on the circle x2+ y2 = 4. Their variable chord of contact always passes through a fixed point whose co-ordinates are
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
    (1, 1)
  • d)
     
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Geetika Shah answered
Let P(x1,y1) be a point on the line 3x + 4y = 12
Equation of variable chord of contact of P(x1,y1) w.r.t circle x2 + y2 = 4 
xx1 + yy1 − 4 = 0   ...(1)
Also 3x1 + 4y1 − 12 = 0
⇒ x1 + 4/3y1 − 4 = 0   ...(2)
Comparing (1) and (2), we get
x = 1; y = 4/3
∴ Variable chord of contact always passes through (1, 4/3)

The equation of the chord of x2 + y2 - 4x + 6y + 3 = 0 whose mid point is (1, -2) is
  • a)
    x + y + 1 = 0
  • b)
    2x + 3y + 4 = 0
  • c)
    x - y - 3 = 0
  • d)
    Not existing
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Shounak Datta answered
Solution:

Given equation is x^2 + y^2 - 4x - 6y + 3 = 0

We need to find the equation of the chord whose midpoint is (1,-2).

Midpoint of the chord = (1,-2)

Let the co-ordinates of the end points of the chord be (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)

Therefore, the midpoint of the chord is ((x1+x2)/2, (y1+y2)/2)

Given that midpoint of the chord is (1,-2)

=> (x1+x2)/2 = 1 and (y1+y2)/2 = -2

=> x1+x2 = 2 and y1+y2 = -4

Let the equation of the chord be y = mx + c

By substituting y = mx + c in the given equation, we get

x^2 + (mx + c)^2 - 4x - 6(mx + c) + 3 = 0

=> (m^2 + 1)x^2 + (2mc - 4m - 6)x + c^2 - 6c + 3 = 0

Since the given line is a chord of the circle, it should intersect the circle at two points.

Therefore, the discriminant of the above quadratic equation should be greater than or equal to 0.

=> (2mc - 4m - 6)^2 - 4(m^2 + 1)(c^2 - 6c + 3) >= 0

Simplifying the above inequality, we get

=> (m^2 + 1)c^2 - 2m(3 + 2x) c + (x^2 - 4x + 3m^2 - 6m + 3) >= 0

Since the given line passes through (1,-2), we can substitute x=1 and y=-2 in the equation of the line.

=> -2 = m + c

=> c = -2 - m

Substituting this value of c in the above inequality, we get

=> (m^2 + 1)(m^2 - 4m + 6) >= 0

The above inequality is satisfied for all values of m.

Therefore, the equation of the chord is of the form x - y - 3 = 0.

Hence, option (C) is the correct answer.

Number of points (x, y) having integral coordinates satisfying the condition x2 + y2 < 25 is
  • a)
    69
  • b)
    80
  • c)
    81
  • d)
    77
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Hansa Sharma answered
Since x2+y2<25 and a and y are integers, the possible values of x and y∈(0,±1,±2,±3,±4,). 
Thus,x and y can be chosen in 9 ways each and (x,y) can be chosen in 9×9=81 ways.
However, we have to exclude cases (±3,±4),(±4,±3)
and (±4,±4)i.e.,3×4=12
Hence, the number of permissible values = 81−12=69

If P(2, 8) is an interior point of a circle x2 + y2 –2x + 4y – p = 0 which neither touches nor intersects the axes, then set for p is
  • a)
    p < -1
  • b)
    p < -4
  • c)
    p > 96
  • d)
    φ
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Lavanya Menon answered
For internal point p(2, 8),  4 + 64 – 4 + 32 – p < 0 ⇒ p > 96 
and x intercept = therefore 1 + p < 0
⇒ p < -1 and  y intercept = ⇒ p < -4
Hence (D) is the correct answer.

If a be the radius of a circle which touches x-axis at the origin, then its equation is
  • a)
    x2 + y2 + ax = 0
  • b)
    x2 + y2 ± 2ya = 0
  • c)
    x2 + y2 ± 2xa = 0
  • d)
    x2 + y2 + ya = 0
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sushant Ghosh answered
The equation of the circle  with centre at (h,k) and radius equal to a is (x−h)+(y−k)= a2
 When the circle passes through the origin  and centre lies on x− axis 
⇒h = a and k = 0
Then the equation (x−h)2+(y−k)2=abecomes (x−a)2+y2=a2
If a circle passes through the origin and centre lies on x−axis then the abscissa will be equal to the radius of the circle and the y−co-ordinate of the centre will be zero Hence, the equation of the circle will be of the form 
(x±a)2+y2=a2⇒x2+a±2ax+y2=a2
=x2 +y±2ax=0 is the required equation of the circle.

The locus of the centre of a circle which touches externally the circle, x2 + y2 – 6x – 6y + 14 = 0 and also touches the y-axis is given by the equation
  • a)
    x2 – 6x – 10y + 14 = 0 
  • b)
    x2 – 10x – 6y + 14 = 0
  • c)
    y2 – 6x – 10y + 14 = 0 
  • d)
    y2 – 10x – 6y+14 = 0
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Hansa Sharma answered
let the center of the circle be (h,k) and since it touches the y-axis
Therefore, its radius will be h it touches the circle x2+y2−6x−6y+14=0 externally
Therefore, C1C2 = r1 + r2
⇒ [(h-3)2 + (k-3)2]½ = h+2
⇒ k2−10h−6k+14=0
⇒ y2−10x−6y+14=0

If the line 2x – y + λ = 0 is a diameter of the circle x2+y2+6x−6y+5 = 0 then λ =
  • a)
    6
  • b)
    9
  • c)
    3
  • d)
    12
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Rajesh Gupta answered
x2 + y2 + 6x − 6y + 5 = 0
Center O = (-3, 3)
radius r = √{(-3)2 + (3)2 - 5} 
= √{9 + 9 - 5} 
= √13
Since diameter of the circle passes through the center of the circle.
So (-3, 3) satisfies the equation 2x – y + λ = 0
=> -3*2 - 3 + λ = 0
=> -6 - 3 + λ = 0
=> -9 + λ = 0
=> λ = 9

Find the equation of the circle passing through (–2, 14) and concentric with the circle x2 + y2 - 6x - 4y -12 = 0 .
  • a)
    x2 + y2 - 6x - 4y -156 = 0
  • b)
    x2 + y2 - 6x + 4y -156 = 0
  • c)
    x2 + y2 - 6x + 4y + 156 = 0
  • d)
    x2 + y2 + 6x + 4y + 156 = 0
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Abhay Mehta answered
To find the equation of the circle passing through the point (2, 14) and concentric with the given circle, we need to determine the center and the radius of the circle.

Here are the steps to find the equation of the circle:

1. Find the center of the given circle:
To find the center of the given circle, we need to rewrite the equation of the circle in the standard form, which is (x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2, where (h, k) represents the center of the circle.

Given equation: x^2 + y^2 - 6x - 4y - 12 = 0

Rearrange the equation: x^2 - 6x + y^2 - 4y = 12

Complete the square for x terms:
(x^2 - 6x + 9) + y^2 - 4y = 12 + 9

Complete the square for y terms:
(x^2 - 6x + 9) + (y^2 - 4y + 4) = 12 + 9 + 4

Simplify:
(x - 3)^2 + (y - 2)^2 = 25

The center of the given circle is (3, 2).

2. Find the radius of the given circle:
The radius of the given circle is the square root of the constant term in the standard form equation. In this case, the radius is √25 = 5.

3. Find the equation of the circle concentric with the given circle and passing through the point (2, 14):
Since the new circle is concentric with the given circle, the center will be the same at (3, 2). The radius of the new circle will also be 5.

Using the standard form of the circle, the equation of the new circle is:
(x - 3)^2 + (y - 2)^2 = 5^2

Simplifying:
(x - 3)^2 + (y - 2)^2 = 25

Therefore, the equation of the circle passing through (2, 14) and concentric with the given circle is:
x^2 + y^2 - 6x - 4y - 156 = 0

Hence, the correct answer is option 'A'.

The equation of a circle which passes through the three points (3, 0) (1, –6), (4, –1) is
  • a)
    2x2 + 2y2 + 5x – 11y + 3 = 0
  • b)
    x2 + y2 – 5x + 11y – 3 = 0
  • c)
    x2 + y2 + 5x – 11y + 3 = 0
  • d)
    2x2 + 2y2 – 5x + 11y – 3 = 0
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Pooja Shah answered
Gen equation of a circle is (x−h)2+(y−k)2=r2 (3,0),(1,−6),(4,−1) circle passes through these points
∴ These three points should satisfy the equation
of circle.
(3−h)2+k2=r2 ___ (I)
(1−h)2 +(−6−k)2 = r2(1−h)2+(6+k)2=r2  ___ (II)
From (I) & (II)
(3−h)2+k2 =(1−h)2+(6+k)2
9+h2−6h+k2 =1+h2 2h+36+k2+12k
9−6h=1−2h+36+12k
9−37=4h+12k
−28=4h+12k
h+3k=−7
h=−7−3k ___ (III)
(4−h)2+(−1−k)2=r2 ___ (IV)
From (I) & (IV)
(3−h)2+k2 = (4−h)2 +(1+k)2
9+h2 −6h+k2
 =16+h2 −8h+1+k2+2k
9−6h=17−8h+2k
9−17=−2h+2k
−8=−2h+2k
−h+k=−4
k=−4+h ___ (V)
Put (V) in (III)
h=−7−3(−4+h)
h=−7+12−3h
h=5/4,k=−11/4,r=170/16
Eq of circle: (x−5/4)2 +(y+11/4)2 =170/16
x2+25/16−10x/4+y2 +121/16+22y/4=170/16
Simplifying, we get 2x2+xy2−5x+11y−3=0

The equation of parabola whose focus is (– 3, 0) and directrix x + 5 = 0 is:
  • a)
    y2 = 4(x + 1)
  • b)
    y2 = 4x
  • c)
    y2 = 4(x + 16)
  • d)
    y2 = 4(x + 4)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Gaurav Kumar answered
Given, focus : (-3,0)
directrix : x + 5 = 0
Let (x ,y) is the point on the parabola .
∴ distance of point from focus = distance of point from directrix
⇒ √{(x + 3)² + y²} = |x + 5|/√(1² + 0²)
⇒ √{(x + 3)² + y² } = |x + 5|
squaring both sides,
(x + 3)² + y² = (x + 5)²
⇒y² = (x + 5)² - (x + 3)²
⇒y² = (x + 5 - x - 3)(x + 5 + x + 3)
⇒y² = 2(2x + 8) = 4(x + 4)
Hence, equation of parabola is y² = 4(x + 4)

The greatest distance of the point P(10, 7) from the circle x2 + y2 – 4x – 2y – 20 = 0 is
  • a)
    5
  • b)
    15
  • c)
    10
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sankar Mehta answered
The equation of the circle is x^2 + y^2 = r^2, where r is the radius of the circle. We need to find the value of r first.

The circle passes through the origin (0,0), since x^2 + y^2 = 0^2 when x = 0 and y = 0. Therefore, the distance from the center of the circle to the origin is equal to the radius.

The center of the circle is at (0,0), so the distance from the center to the point P(10,7) is:

d = sqrt((10-0)^2 + (7-0)^2) = sqrt(149)

Therefore, the radius of the circle is r = sqrt(149).

The greatest distance from the point P(10,7) to the circle is the distance from the point to the edge of the circle along a line that passes through the center of the circle. This is equal to the difference between the distance from the center to the point and the radius of the circle.

The distance from the center of the circle to the point P(10,7) is d = sqrt((10-0)^2 + (7-0)^2) = sqrt(149).

Therefore, the greatest distance of the point P(10,7) from the circle is:

d - r = sqrt(149) - sqrt(149) = 0.

Therefore, the greatest distance is 0, which means that the point P(10,7) is on the circle.

 
 The locus of the centres of the circles such that the point (2, 3) is the mid point of the chord
5x + 2y = 16 is
  • a)
     2x – 5y + 11 = 0
  • b)
    2x + 5y – 11 = 0
  • c)
    2x + 5y + 11 = 0
  • d)
    None
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Ciel Knowledge answered
Slope of the given chord = −5/2
Slope of the line joining the midpoint on the chord and the centre of the circle = (3+f)/(2+g)
(5/2)[(3+f)/(2+g)] = −1
⇒ 15 + 5f = 4 + 2g
⇒ Locus is 2x − 5y + 11 = 0

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