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401.

In the adjoining figure, BD is the diameter of the circle which bisects the chord AC at point E. If `AC=8cm`, `BE=2cm`, then find the radius of the circle.

Answer» Let radius `OA=OB =r`
`OE=OB-EB`
`=(r-2)cm`
`AE=(AC)/(2)=(8)/(2)=4cm`
Now, `angle OEA=90^@`
(`because` The line segment joining the centre to mid-point of a chord is perpendicular to the chord)
`therefore` In `DeltaOAE`,
`OA^2=OE^2+AE^2` (by Pythagoras theorem)
`rArrr^2=(r-2)^2+4^2`
`rArrr^2=r^2-4r+4+16`
`rArr4r=20 cm`
`rArr=5cm`
`therefore` Radius of circle =5 cm .
402.

If diameter of a circle bisects two chords, then chords will be –(a) Parallel(b) Perpendicular(e) Intersecting(d) None of there

Answer»

Answer is (a) Parallel

403.

The exhaustive range of value of a such that the angle between the pair of tangents drawn from `(a,a)` to the circle `x^2 +y^2 -2x -2y -6 =0` lies in the range `(pi/3,pi)` isA. (-1,3)B. `(-5,-3)uu(3,5)`C. `(-3,5)`D. `(-3,-1)uu(3,5)`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
404.

One of the diameter of a circle circumscribing the rectangle ABCD is `4y = x + 7`, If A and B are the points `(-3, 4)` and `(5, 4)` respectively, then the area of rectangle isA. 16 sq unitsB. 24 sq unitsC. 32 sq unitsD. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - C
405.

The possible value of `lamda(lamdagt0)` such that the angle between the pair of tangents from point `(lamda,0)` to the circle `x^(2)+y^(2)=4` lies in interval `((pi)/(2),(2pi)/(3))` isA. `((4)/(sqrt3),2sqrt2)`B. `(0,sqrt2)`C. (1,2)D. `(-(4)/(sqrt3),(4)/(sqrt3))`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
406.

Let `phi(x,y)=0` be the equation of a circle. If `phi(0,lamda)=0` has equal roots `lamda=2,2fandphi(lamda,0)=0` has roots `lamda=(4)/(5),5` then the centre of the circle isA. `(2,(29)/(10))`B. `((29)/(10),2)`C. `(-2,(29)/(10))`D. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - B
407.

If P(2,8) is an interior point of a circle `x^(2)+y^(2)-2x+4y-lamda=0` which neither touches nor intersects the axes, then set for `lamda` isA. `(-oo,-1)`B. `(-oo,-4)`C. `(96,oo)`D. `phi`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
408.

Let a circle be given by `2x(x-1)+y(2y-b)=0,(a!=0,b!=0)`. Find the condition on `aa n db`if two chords each bisected by the x-axis, can be drawn to the circlefrom `(a , b/2)`

Answer» The given circle can be rewritten as
`x^(2)+y^(2)-ax-(by)/(2)=0" "...(i)`
Let one of the chord through (a, b/2) be bisected at (h, 0). Then, the equation of the chord having (h, 0) as mid-point is 0
`T=S_(1)`
`rArr h*x+0*y-(a)/(2)(x+h)-(b)/(h)(y+0)=h^(2)+0-ah-0`
`rArr (h-(a)/(2))x-(by)/(4)-(a)/(2)h=h^(2)-ah" "...(ii)`
It passes through `(a, b//2)`,then
`(h-(a)/(2))a-(b)/(4)*(b)/(2)-(a)/(2)=h^(2)-ah`
According to the given condition, Eq. (iii) must have tow distinct real roots. This is possible, if the discriminant of Eq. (iii) is greater than 0.
i.e. `(9)/(4)a^(2)-4((a^(2))/(2)+b^(2)/8)gt0rArr (a^(2))/(4)-(b^(2))/(2)gt0`
`rArr a^(2)gt2b^(2)`
409.

The values of `lamda` for which the circle `x^(2)+y^(2)+6x+5+lamda(x^(2)+y^(2)-8x+7)=0` dwindles into a point areA. `1pm(sqrt2)/(3)`B. `2pm(2sqrt2)/(3)`C. `2pm(4sqrt2)/(3)`D. `1pm(4sqrt2)/(3)`

Answer» Correct Answer - `lamda=2pm(4sqrt2)/(3)`
410.

If two distinct chords, drawn from the point (p, q) on the circle `x^2+y^2=p x+q y`(where `p q!=q)`are bisected by the x-axis, then`p^2=q^2`(b) `p^2=8q^2``p^28q^2`A. `|p|=|q|`B. `p^(2)=8q^(2)`C. `p^(2)lt8q^(2)`D. `p^(2)gt8q^(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - `p^(2)gt8q^(2)`
411.

Given `:` `square ` ABCD is cyclic. `/_DCE ` is an exterior angle of `square ` ABCD. To Prove `: /_DCE = /_BAD ` Complete the proof by filling the boxes.

Answer» `/_DCE + /_BCD = square` …(Linear pair of angles ) ….(1)
`square ` ABCD is cyclic
`/_BAD + square = 180^(@)` …(Theorem of `square ` ) ….2)
`:.` from (1) and (2), we get,
`/_DCE + square = square + /_BCD `
`:. /_DCE =square `
Activity `:`
` /_ DCE + /_BCD = 180^(@)` ....(Linear pair of angles ) ...(1)
`square ` ABCD is cyclic
`/_ BAD + /_BCD = 180^(@)` ...(Theorem of Cyclic quadrilateral ) ...(2)
`:.` from (1) and (2), we get
`/_ DCE + /_BCD = /_BAD + /_BCD `
`:. /_DCE = /_BAD `
412.

The sum of the angles in the four segments exterior to a cyclicquadrilateral is equal to `6`right angles.

Answer» APBS iis a cyclic quadrilateral
`/_1+/_P=180^@-(1)`
BQCS is a cyclic quadrilateral
`/_2+/_Q=180^@-(2)`
CRQS is a cyclic quadrilateral
`/_3+/_R=180^@-(3)`
`/_P+/_Q+/_1+/_2+/_R+/_3=3*180^@`
`/_P+/_Q+/_R+/_1+/_2+/_3=3*180^@`
`/_P+/_Q+/_R+/_S=1*180^@`
`/_P+/_Q+/_R+/_S=6`right angles.
413.

The sum of either pair of opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral is `180^0`ORThe opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral are supplementary.

Answer» TO prove`=/_A+/_C=180^@,/_B+/_DD=180^@`
Chord AB`/_ACB=/_ADB-(1)`
Chord BC`/_BAC=/_BDC-(2)`
adding equation 1 and 2
`/_ACB+/_BAC=/_ADB+/_BDC`
`/_ACB+/_BAC+/_ABC=/_ADC+/_ABC`
`/_D+/_B=180^@`
`/_B+/_D=180^@`
`/_A+/_B+/_C+/_D=360^@`
`/_A+/_C+180^@=360^@=180^@`
`/_B+/_D=180^@`.
414.

In Figure, `P Q R S`is a cyclic quadrilateral. Find the measure of each of its angles.

Answer» `/_P+/_R=180^@`
`/_B+/_S=180^@`
`3x+x=180^@`
`4x=180^@`
`x=45^@`
`/_P=3x=135^@`
`/_R=x=45^@`
`y+5y=180^@`
`6y=180^@`
`y=30^@`
`/_B=y=30^@`
`/_S=5y=150^@`.
415.

A tangent PT is drawn to the circle `x^2 + y^2= 4` at the point `P(sqrt3,1)`. A straight line L is perpendicular to PT is a tangent to the circle `(x-3)^2 + y^2 = 1`Common tangent of two circle is: (A) `x=4` (B) `y=2` (C) `x+(sqrt3)y=4` (D) `x+2(sqrt2)y=6`A. `x-sqrt3y=1`B. `x+sqrt3y=1`C. `x-sqrt3y=-1`D. `x+sqrt3y=5`

Answer» Here, tangent to `x^(2)+y^(2)=4 "at" (sqrt3,1) "is" sqrt3x+y=4" "...(i)`
AS, L is perpendicular to `sqrt3x + y = 4`
`rArrx-sqrt3y=lambda` which is tangent to
`(x-3)^(2)+y^(2)=1`
`rArr (|3-0-lambda|)/(sqrt(1+3))=1`
`rArr |3-lambda|=2`
`rArr 3-lambda=2,-2`
`therefore lambda=1,5`
`rArrL:x-sqrt3y=1, x=-sqrt3y=5`
416.

Tangents are drawn from the point (17, 7) to the circle `x^2+y^2=169`, Statement I The tangents are mutually perpendicular Statement, lls The locus of the points frorn which mutually perpendicular tangents can be drawn to the given circle is `x^2 +y^2=338` (a) Statement I is correct, Statement II is correct; Statement II is a correct explanation for Statementl (b( Statement I is correct, Statement I| is correct Statement II is not a correct explanation for Statementl (c)Statement I is correct, Statement II is incorrect (d) Statement I is incorrect, Statement II is correctA. Statement I is true, Statement II is true, Statement II is correct explanation of Statement I .B. Statement I is true, Statement II is true, Statement II is not correct explanation of Statement I.C. Statement I is true, Statement II is false.D. Statement I is false, Statement II is true.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
As locus of point of intersection for perpendicular tangents is directors circle.
i.e `x^(2)+y^(2)=2r^(2)`
Hence, (17, 7) lie on directors circle `x^(2)+y^(2)`= 338
`rArr` tangents are perpendicular.
417.

Consider a family of circles passing through the point (3,7) and (6,5). Answer the following questions. If the circle which belongs to the given family cuts the circle `x^(2)+y^(20=29` orthogonally, then the center of that circle isA. `(1//2,3//2)`B. `(9//2,7//2)`C. `(7//2,9//2)`D. `(3,-7//9)`

Answer» Correct Answer - 3
The equation of the line passing through the points A(3,7) and B(6,5) is
`y-7= - (2)/(3) (x-3)`
or `2x+3y -27 =0`
Also, the equation of the circle with A and B as the endpoints of diameter is
`(x-3) (x-6) +(y-7) (y-5) =0`
Now, the equation of the family of circles through A and B is
`(x-3)(x-6)+(y-7)(y-5)+lambda(2x+3y-27)=0` (1)
If the circle belonging to this family touches the x-axis , then equation `(x-3)(x-6)+(0-7)(-5)+lambda { 2x+3(0)-27}=0` has two equal roots, for which discriminanat `D=0` . It gives two values of `lambda`.
The equation of the common chord of (1) and `x^(2)+y^(2)-4x-6y-3=0` is the radical axis,which is
`[(x-3)(x-6)+(y-7)(y-5)+lambda(2x+3y-27)] -[x^(2)+y^(2)-4x-6y-3]=0`
or `(2 lambda -5)x+(3 lambda -6)y +(-27 lambda + 56) = 0`
or `(-5x-6y+56)+lambda(2x+3y-27)=0`
This is the family of lines which passes through the point of intersection of `-5x-6y+56=0` and `2x+3y-27=0, i.e., (2,23//3)`.
If circle `(i)` cuts `x^(2)+y^(2)=29` orthogonally , then
`0+0= -29 +56-27 lambda =0` or `lamda =1`
So, the required circle is `x^(2)+y^(2)-7x-9y+26=0` and the center is `(7//2,9//2)`.
418.

Find the equations of the circles passing through the point `(-4,3)`and touching the lines `x+y=2`and `x-y=2`

Answer» Correct Answer - `x^(2)+y^(2)+2(10pm3sqrt6)x+(55pm24sqrt6)=0`
Let the equation of the required circle be
`x^(2)+y^(2)+2gx+2fy+c=0" "...(i)`
It passes through (-4, 3).
`25-8g+6f+c=0" "...(ii)`
Since, circle touches the line x + y - 2 = 0 and x - y - 2 = 0.
`therefore |(-g-f-2)/(sqrt2)|=|(-g+f-2)/(sqrt2)|=sqrt(g^(2)+f^(2)-c)" "...(iii)`
Now, ` |(-g-f-2)/(sqrt2)|=|(-g+f-2)/(sqrt2)|`
`rArr -g-f-2=pm(-g+f-2)`
`rArr -g-f-2=-g+f-2`
or `rArr -g-f-2=g-f+2`
`rArr f = 0 or g=-2`
Case I when f = 0
From Eq. (iii) we get
`|(-g-2)/(sqrt2)|=sqrt(g^(2)-c)`
`rArr (g+2)^(2)= 2(g^(2)-c)`
`rArr g^(2)-4g-4-2c=0" "...(iv)`
On putting f = 0 in Eq. (ii) we get
25 = 8g + c = 0 ...(v)
Eliminating c between Eqs. (iv) and (v),we get
`g^(2)-20g+46=0`
`rArr g = 10 pm3sqrt6 and c = 55pm24sqrt6`
On substracting the value of g, f and c in Eq.(i) we get
`x^(2)+y^(2)+2(10pm3sqrt6)x+(55pm24sqrt6)=0`
Case II when g = - 2
From Eq. (iii), we get
`rArr f^(2)=2(4+f^(2)-c)`
`rArr f^(2)-2c + 8 = 0 " "...(vi)`
On putting g = -2 in Eq. (ii), we get
c = -6f - 41
ON substituting c in Eq.(vi), we get
`f^(2)+12f+90=0`
this equation gives imageinary value of F.
Thus, there is no circle in this case.
Hence, the required equations of the circles are
`x^(2)+y^(2)+2(10pm3sqrt6)x+(55pm24sqrt6)=0`
419.

Bisectors ofangles A, B and C of a triangle ABC intersect its circumcircle at D, E andFrespectively. Prove that the angles of the triangle DEF are `90o-1/2A`,`90o-1/2B`and `90o-1/2C`

Answer» `/_5=/_A/2`
Since, angles in same segment at a circle are equal
`/_6=/_B/2`
`/_1=/_B/2`
`/_2=/_C/2`
`/_3=/_A/2`
`/_4=/_C/2`
`In/_DEF`
`/_E=/_3+/_4=/_A/2+/_C/2=(/_A+/_C)/2`
`=(180-/_B)/2`
`/_E=90^@-/_B/2`
`/_D=/_B/2+/_C/2=(/_B+/_C)/2`
`/_D=90^@-/_A/2`
`/_F=/_5+/_6`
`=/_A/2+/_B/2=(/_A+/_B)/2`
`/_F=90^@-/_C/2`.
420.

`C_(1)` is a circle of radius 2 touching X-axis and Y-axis. `C_(2)` is another circle of radius greater than 2 and touching the axes as well as the circle `C_(1)` Statemnet I Radius of Circle `C_(2)=sqrt2(sqrt2+1)(sqrt2+2)` Statement II Centres of both circles always lie on the line y=x.A. Statement I is true, Statement II is true, Statement II is a correct explanation for Statement IB. Statement I is true, Statement II is true, Statement II is not a correct explanation for Statement IC. Statement I is true, Statement II is falseD. Statement I is false, Statement II is true

Answer» Correct Answer - `:.` Statements I is true and Statements II is always not true (where circles in II of IV quadrants)
421.

Prove thatthe angle in a segment greater than a semi-circle is less than a right angle.

Answer» According to diagram
`180^@<2theta`
`theta>90^@`
`/_PBQ>90^@`.
422.

Find the parametric form of the equation of the circle `x^2+y^2+p x+p y=0.`

Answer» The equation of the circle can be rewritten in the form
`(x+(P)/(2))^(2)+(y+(p)/(2))^(2)=(p^(2))/(2)`
Therefore, the parametric form of the equation of the given circle is
`x=-(p)/(2)+(p)/(sqrt(2))cos theta`
`=(p)/(2)(-1+sqrt(2)cos theta)`
and `y= -(p)/(2)+(p)/(sqrt(2)) sin theta`
`=(p)/(2)(-1+sqrt(2)sin theta)`
where `0 lethetalt2pi`
423.

Find the centre and radius of the circle whose parametric equation is `x= -1+2 cos theta , y= 3+2 sin theta`.

Answer» We have `(x+1)/(2)=cos theta` and `(y-3)/(2)=sin theta`
Squaring and adding, we get
`((x+1)/(2))^(2)+((y-3)/(2))^(2)=1`
or `(x+1)^(2)+(y-3)^(2)=4`
Centre of the circle is `(-1,3)` and radius is 2.
424.

In given figure , ABC is a triangle produced meets the circumcircle of `Delta ABC` at `Q`, prove that `CP=CQ`

Answer» In ` Delta ABP`,
`AB=AP` (given)
`angle1=angle2` (angles opposite to equal sides ) .......(1)
But `angle2 =angle3 ` (vertically opposite angle) ......(2)
`rArrangle1=angle3` [From (1) and (2)] .........(3)
But `angle1=angle4` (angles of same segment) .........(4)
`therefore angle3= angle4` [from (3)and (4)]
`rArrCP=CQ` (side opposite to equal of `DeltaCPQ`)
425.

Find the equation of chord of the circle `x^(2)+y^(2)-2x-4y-4=0` passing through the point (2,3) which has shortest length.

Answer» Clearly required chord of the circle is that one which is bisected at point (2,3) .
So, using `T=S_(1)` , equation of chord is
`2x+3y-(x+2)-2(y+3)-4=2^(2)+3^(2)-2(2)-4(3)-4` or `x+y-5=0`
426.

The chords of contact of tangents from three points `A ,Ba n dC`to the circle `x^2+y^2=a^2`are concurrent. Then `A ,Ba n dC`willbe concyclic(b) be collinearform the vertices of a trianglenone of theseA. be concyclicB. be collinearC. form the vertices of a triangleD. none of these

Answer» Correct Answer - 2
Let the coordinates of A,B, and C be `(x_(1),y_(1)),(x_(2),y_(2))` and `(x_(3),y_(3))` , respectively. Then, the chords of contact of tangents drawn from A,B, and C are `x x_(1)+y y_(1)= a^(2), x x_(2)+y y_(2) =a^(2), ` and `x x _(3)+y y_(3)=a^(2)`, respectively. These three lines will be concurrent , if
`|{:(x_(1),y_(1),-a^(2)),(x_(2),y_(2),-a^(2)),(x_(3),y_(3),-a^(2)):}|=0`
or `|{:(x_(1),y_(1),1),(x_(2),y_(2),1),(x_(3),y_(3),1):}|=0`
Therefore, points `(x_(1),y_(1)),(x_(2),y_(2))` and `(x_(3),y_(3))` are collinear.
427.

The equation of the chord of the circle `x^2+y^2-3x-4y-4=0`, which passes through the origin such that the origin divides it inthe ratio 4:1, is`x=0`(b) `24 x+7y=0``7x+24=0`(d) `7x-24 y=0`A. `x=0`B. `24x+7y=0`C. `7x+24y=0`D. `7x-24y=0`

Answer» Correct Answer - 2
Let `y=mx` be a chord.
Then the points of intersections are given by
`x^(2)(1+m^(2))-x(3+4m)-4=0`
`:. x_(1)+x_(2)=(3+4m)/(1+m^(2))` and `x_(1)x_(2)=(-4)/(1+m^(2))`
Since `(0,0)` divides chord in the ratio `1:4`, we have
`x_(2)= -4x_(1)`
`:. -3x_(1)=(3+4m)/(1+m^(2))` and `4x_(1)^(2)=(-4)/(1+m^(2))`
`:. 9+9m^(2)=9=9+16m^(2)+24m`
i.e., `m=0,-(24)/(7)`
Therefore, the lines are `y=0` and `y+24x=0`
428.

If `O Aa n dO B`are equal perpendicular chordsof the circles `x^2+y^2-2x+4y=0`, then the equations of `O Aa n dO B`are, where `O`is the origin.`3x+y=0`and `3x-y=0``3x+y=0`and `3y-x=0``x+3y=0`and `y-3x=0``x+y=0`and `x-y=0`A. `3x+y=0` and `3x-y=0`B. `3x+y=0` and `3y-x=0`C. `x+3y=0` and `y-3x=0`D. `x+y=0` and `x-y=0`

Answer» Correct Answer - 3
Let the equation of the chord OA of the circle
`x^(2)+y^(2)-2x+4y=0` (1)
by `y=mx` (2)
Solving (1) and (2) , we get
`x^(2)+m^(2)x^(2)-2x+4x=0`
or `(1+m^(2))x^(2)-(2-4m)x=0`
or `x=0` and `x=(2-4m)/(1+m^(2))`
Hence, the points of intersection are
`O(0,0)` and `A((2-4m)/(1+m^(2)),(m(2-4m))/(1+m^(2)))`
or `OA^(2)=((2-4m)/(1+m^(2)))(1+m^(2))=((2-4m)^(2))/(1+m^(2))`
Since OAB is an isosceles right-angles triagnle,
`OA^(2)=(1)/(2)AB^(2)`
where AB is a diameter of the given circle. Hence,
`OA^(2)=10`
or `((2-4m)^(2))/(1+m^(2))=10`
or `4-16m+16m^(2)=10+10m^(2)`
or `3m^(2)-8m-3=0`
i.e., `m=3` or `-(1)/(3)`
Hence, the required equations are `y=3x` or `x+3y=0`
429.

If `C_1,C_2,a n dC_3`belong to a family of circles through the points `(x_1,y_2)a n d(x_2, y_2)`prove that the ratio of the length of the tangents from any point on `C_1`to the circles `C_2a n dC_3`is constant.

Answer» Equations of circles `C_(1),C_(2)` and `C_(3)` through A`(x_(1),y_(1))` and `B(x_(2),y_(2))` are given by
` ubrace((x-x_(1))(x-x_(2))+(y-y_(1))(y-y_(2)))_("f(x,y)")`
` +lambda_(r)ubrace((y-y_(1)-(y_(2)-y_(1))/ (x_(2)-x_(2))(x-x_(1))))_("g(x,y)")=0,r=1,2,3`
or `f(x,y)+lambda_(r)g(x,y)=0,r=1,2,3`
Consider point P(h,k) on circle `C_(1)`.
`:. f(h,k)+lambda_(1)g(h,k)=0` (1)
Let `T_(2)` and `T_(3)` be the lengths of the tangents from P to `C_(2)` and `C_(3)`, respectively.
`:. (T_(2))/(T_(3))=(sqrt(f(h,k)+lambda_(2)g(h,k)))/(sqrt(f(h,k)+lambda_(3)g(h,k)))`
`=(sqrt(-lambda_(1)g(h,k)+lambda_(2)g(h,k)))/(sqrt(-lambda_(1)g(h,k)+lambda_(3)(h,k)))=sqrt((lambda_(2)-lambda_(1))/(lambda_(3)-lambda_(1)))`
Clearly, this ratio is independtn of the choice of (h,k) and hence, a constant.
430.

Find the number of common tangent to the circles `x^2+y^2+2x+8y-23=0`and `x^2+y^2-4x-10 y+9=0`A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4

Answer» Correct Answer - 3
`C_(1)-=(-1,-4),C_(2) -=(2,5)`
`r_(1)=sqrt(1+16+23)=2sqrt(10)`
`r_(2)=sqrt(4+25-19)=sqrt(10)`
`C_(1)C_(2)=sqrt(9+81)=3sqrt(10)`
`:. C_(1)C_(2)=r_(1)+r_(2)`
Hence, the circle touch externally.
431.

A is a point (a, b) in the first quadrant. If the two circIes which passes through A and touches the coordinate axes cut at right angles then :A. `a^(2)-6ab+b^(2)=0`B. `a^(2)+2ab-b^(2)=0`C. `a^(2)-4ab+b^(2)=0`D. `a^(2)-8ab+b^(2)=0`

Answer» Correct Answer - 3
Let the equation of the two circles be
`(x-r)^(2)+(y-r)^(2)=r^(2)`
i.e.., `x^(2)+y^(2)-2rx-2ry+r^(2)=0`, where `r=r_(1)r_(2)`
The condition of orthogonality gives
`2r_(1)r_(2)+2r_(1)r_(2)=r_(1)^(2)+r_(2)^(2)` or `4r_(1)r_(2)=r_(1)^(2)=r_(2)^(2)` (1)
Circle passes through `(a,b)`. Therefore,
`a^(2)+b^(2)-2ra-2rb+r^(2)=0`
i.e., `r^(2)-2r(a+b)+a^(2)+b^(2)=0`
`:. r_(2) +r_(2)=2(a+b)` and `r_(1)r_(2)=a^(2)+b^(2)`
`:. 4(a^(2)+b^(2))=4(a+b)^(2)-2(a^(2)+b^(2))` [From (1)]
i.e., `a^(2)-4ab+b^(2)=0`
432.

In the figure, M is the centre of the circle and seg KL is a tangent segment. If `MK = 12 , KL = 6 sqrt(3)` then find, (1) Radius of the circle, (2) Measures of `/_ K ` and `/_ M `.

Answer» In `Delta MLK`,
`/_ MLK = 90^(@)` ….(Tangent theorem)
`:.` by Pythagoras theorem,
`MK^(2) = ML^(2) + LK^(2)`
`:. 12^(2) = ML^(2) + ( 6 sqrt(3))^(2) `
`:. 144 = ML^(2) + 36 xx 3 `
`:. 144 = ML^(2) + 108`
`:. ML^(2) = 144 - 108`
`:. ML^(2) = 36`
`:. ML= 6` ...(Takin quare roots of both the sides )
`:. ` radius of the circle = ML = 6 .
In `Delta MLK`,
`ML = (1)/(2) MK `
`:. /_ K = 30^(@)` ...(By converse of `30^(@) - 60^(@) - 90^(@)` triangle theorem )
In `Delta MLK`,
`/_ M + /_ K + /_ L = 180^(@)` ...(Sum of all angles of a triangle is `180^(@)0`
`:. /_ M + 30^(@) + 90^(@) = 180^(@0`
`:. /_ M + 120^(@) = 180^(@)`
`:. /_ M = 180^(@) - 120^(@)`
`:. /_ M = 60^(@)`
433.

If the circle `x^2+y^2+2gx+2fy+c=0`is touched by `y=x`at `P`such that `O P=6sqrt(2),`then the value of `c`is36 (b) 144(c) 72 (d)none of theseA. 36B. 144C. 72D. none of these

Answer» Correct Answer - 3
The equation of the line `y=x` in distance form is
`(x)/(cos theta)=(y)/(sin theta)=r`, where ` theta =(pi)/(4)`
For point P`, r=6 sqrt(2)`. Therefore, the coordinates of P are given by
`(x)/(cos (pi//4))=(y)/(sin (pi//4))=6 sqrt(2)` or `x=6,y=6`
Since `y=x` touches the circle, the equation `2x^(2)+2x(g+f)+c=0` has the equal roots . Therefore,
`4(g+f)^(2)=8c`
or `(g+f)^(2)=2c` (2)
From (1), we get
`[12(g+f)^(2)=[-(c+72)]^(2)`
or `144(g+f)^(2)=(c+72)`
or`144(2c)=(c+72)^(2)`
or `(c-72)^(2)=0` or `c=72`
434.

The equation of the circumcircle of an equilateral triangle is `x^2+y^2+2gx+2fy+c=0`and one vertex of the triangle in (1, 1). The equation of the incircleof the triangle is`4(x^2+y^2)=g^2+f^2``4(x^2+y^2)=8gx+8fy=(1-g)(1+3g)+(1-f)(1+3f)``4(x^2+y^2)=8gx+8fy=g^2+f^2``non eoft h e s e`A. `4(x^(2)+y^(2))=g^(2)+f^(2)`B. `4(x^(2)+y^(2))+8gx+8fy=(1-g)(1+3g)+(1-f)(1+3f)`C. `4(x^(2)+y^(2))+8gx+8fy=g^(2)+f^(2)`D. none of these

Answer» Correct Answer - 2
In an equilateral triangle, circumcenter and incenter are coincident. Therefore,
Inceter`-= ( -g,-f)`
Point (1,1) lies on the circle. Therefore,
`1^(2)+1^(2)+2g+2f+c=0`
or `c= -2(g+f+1)`
Also, in an equilateral triangle,
Circumradius`=2xx` Inradius
`:. `Inradius `=(1)/(2) xx sqrt(g^(2)+f^(2)-c)`
Therefore, the equation of the incircle is
`(x+g)^(2)+(y+f)^(2)=(1)/(4)(g^(2)+f^(2)-c)` ,brgt `=(1)/(4){g^(2)+f^(2)+2(g+f+1}`
435.

A variable circle C has the equation `x^2 + y^2 - 2(t^2 - 3t+1)x - 2(t^2 + 2t)y + t = 0`, where t is a parameter.The locus of the centre of the circle isA. `((1)/(10),-(1)/(10))`B. `((1)/(10),(1)/(10))`C. `(-(1)/(10),(1)/(10))`D. `(-(1)/(10),-(1)/(10))`

Answer» Correct Answer - Hence, required ordered pair is `(-(1)/(10),(1)/(10))`