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AdvancedMCQ
The equation of the circle passing through the origin,whose center lies in the first quadrant and which makes intercepts of length $6$ and $4$ on the $x$-axis and $y$-axis respectively,is:
A
$x^2 + y^2 - 6x - 4y = 0$
B
$x^2 + y^2 - 4x - 6y = 0$
C
$x^2 + y^2 - 3x - 2y = 0$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) circle passing through the origin $(0,0)$ and making intercepts of length $a = 6$ on the $x$-axis and $b = 4$ on the $y$-axis has its center at $(\frac{a}{2}, \frac{b}{2})$.
Since the center lies in the first quadrant,the coordinates are $(\frac{6}{2}, \frac{4}{2}) = (3, 2)$.
The general equation of a circle passing through the origin with center $(h, k)$ is $x^2 + y^2 - 2hx - 2ky = 0$.
Substituting $h = 3$ and $k = 2$,we get $x^2 + y^2 - 2(3)x - 2(2)y = 0$.
Thus,the required equation is $x^2 + y^2 - 6x - 4y = 0$.
152
AdvancedMCQ
The equation of the circle passing through the points $(1, \sqrt{2})$,$(7, \sqrt{2})$,and $(1, 3)$ is:
A
$x^2 + y^2 - 8x - (3 + \sqrt{2})y + 7 + 3\sqrt{2} = 0$
B
$x^2 + y^2 + 8x + (3 + \sqrt{2})y + 7 + 3\sqrt{2} = 0$
C
$x^2 + y^2 - 8x - (3 + \sqrt{2})y - 7 - 3\sqrt{2} = 0$
D
$x^2 + y^2 + 8x + (3 + \sqrt{2})y - 7 - 3\sqrt{2} = 0$

Solution

(A) Let the equation of the circle be $x^2 + y^2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0$.
Since the circle passes through $(1, \sqrt{2})$,$(7, \sqrt{2})$,and $(1, 3)$:
$1$) For $(1, \sqrt{2})$: $1 + 2 + 2g + 2\sqrt{2}f + c = 0 \implies 2g + 2\sqrt{2}f + c = -3$.
$2$) For $(7, \sqrt{2})$: $49 + 2 + 14g + 2\sqrt{2}f + c = 0 \implies 14g + 2\sqrt{2}f + c = -51$.
Subtracting $(1)$ from $(2)$: $12g = -48 \implies g = -4$.
$3$) For $(1, 3)$: $1 + 9 + 2g + 6f + c = 0 \implies 2g + 6f + c = -10$.
Substitute $g = -4$ into $(1)$: $-8 + 2\sqrt{2}f + c = -3 \implies 2\sqrt{2}f + c = 5$.
Substitute $g = -4$ into $(3)$: $-8 + 6f + c = -10 \implies 6f + c = -2$.
Subtracting these two: $f(6 - 2\sqrt{2}) = -7 \implies f = \frac{-7}{6 - 2\sqrt{2}} = \frac{-7(6 + 2\sqrt{2})}{36 - 8} = \frac{-7(6 + 2\sqrt{2})}{28} = -\frac{3 + \sqrt{2}}{2}$.
Now,$c = -2 - 6f = -2 - 6(-\frac{3 + \sqrt{2}}{2}) = -2 + 3(3 + \sqrt{2}) = -2 + 9 + 3\sqrt{2} = 7 + 3\sqrt{2}$.
Substituting $g, f, c$ into the general equation: $x^2 + y^2 - 8x - (3 + \sqrt{2})y + 7 + 3\sqrt{2} = 0$.
153
AdvancedMCQ
The number of integral values of $\lambda$ for which $x^2 + y^2 + \lambda x + (1 - \lambda)y + 5 = 0$ is the equation of a circle whose radius cannot exceed $5$ is:
A
$14$
B
$18$
C
$16$
D
None of these

Solution

(D) The general equation of a circle is $x^2 + y^2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0$,where the radius $r = \sqrt{g^2 + f^2 - c}$.
Comparing with $x^2 + y^2 + \lambda x + (1 - \lambda)y + 5 = 0$,we have $g = \frac{\lambda}{2}$,$f = \frac{1 - \lambda}{2}$,and $c = 5$.
For the equation to represent a circle,the radius must be real,so $g^2 + f^2 - c > 0$.
$\left(\frac{\lambda}{2}\right)^2 + \left(\frac{1 - \lambda}{2}\right)^2 - 5 > 0 \Rightarrow \lambda^2 + (1 - \lambda)^2 - 20 > 0 \Rightarrow 2\lambda^2 - 2\lambda - 19 > 0$.
Given the radius $r \leq 5$,we have $r^2 \leq 25$,so $g^2 + f^2 - c \leq 25$.
$\frac{\lambda^2}{4} + \frac{(1 - \lambda)^2}{4} - 5 \leq 25 \Rightarrow \lambda^2 + (1 - \lambda)^2 - 20 \leq 100 \Rightarrow 2\lambda^2 - 2\lambda - 119 \leq 0$.
Solving $2\lambda^2 - 2\lambda - 119 = 0$ using the quadratic formula: $\lambda = \frac{2 \pm \sqrt{4 - 4(2)(-119)}}{4} = \frac{2 \pm \sqrt{956}}{4} = \frac{1 \pm \sqrt{239}}{2}$.
Since $\sqrt{239} \approx 15.46$,the range is $\frac{1 - 15.46}{2} \leq \lambda \leq \frac{1 + 15.46}{2}$,which is $-7.23 \leq \lambda \leq 8.23$.
The integral values of $\lambda$ are $\{-7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8\}$.
Checking the condition $2\lambda^2 - 2\lambda - 19 > 0$: For $\lambda = 3$,$2(9) - 6 - 19 = -7 < 0$ (invalid). For $\lambda = 4$,$2(16) - 8 - 19 = 5 > 0$ (valid). For $\lambda = -2$,$2(4) + 4 - 19 = -7 < 0$ (invalid). For $\lambda = -3$,$2(9) + 6 - 19 = 5 > 0$ (valid).
The valid integers are $\{-7, -6, -5, -4, -3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8\}$.
There are $5 + 5 = 10$ such values.
154
AdvancedMCQ
An equilateral triangle whose two vertices are $(-2, 0)$ and $(2, 0)$ and which lies in the first and second quadrants only is circumscribed by a circle. Find the equation of this circle.
A
$\sqrt{3}x^2 + \sqrt{3}y^2 - 4x - 4\sqrt{3} = 0$
B
$\sqrt{3}x^2 + \sqrt{3}y^2 - 4x + 4\sqrt{3}y = 0$
C
$\sqrt{3}x^2 + \sqrt{3}y^2 - 4y + 4\sqrt{3} = 0$
D
$\sqrt{3}x^2 + \sqrt{3}y^2 - 4y - 4\sqrt{3} = 0$

Solution

(D) Let the vertices of the equilateral triangle be $A(-2, 0)$,$B(2, 0)$,and $C(0, 2\sqrt{3})$.
The circumcenter of an equilateral triangle is the same as its centroid.
The centroid $G$ is given by $\left(\frac{-2+2+0}{3}, \frac{0+0+2\sqrt{3}}{3}\right) = \left(0, \frac{2\sqrt{3}}{3}\right) = \left(0, \frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}\right)$.
The radius $R$ is the distance from the centroid to any vertex,e.g.,$B(2, 0)$:
$R^2 = (2-0)^2 + (0 - \frac{2}{\sqrt{3}})^2 = 4 + \frac{4}{3} = \frac{16}{3}$.
The equation of the circle is $(x-0)^2 + (y - \frac{2}{\sqrt{3}})^2 = \frac{16}{3}$.
$x^2 + y^2 - \frac{4}{\sqrt{3}}y + \frac{4}{3} = \frac{16}{3}$.
$x^2 + y^2 - \frac{4}{\sqrt{3}}y - 4 = 0$.
Multiplying by $\sqrt{3}$,we get $\sqrt{3}x^2 + \sqrt{3}y^2 - 4y - 4\sqrt{3} = 0$.
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155
DifficultMCQ
$A$ circle passes through the points $(2, 3)$ and $(4, 5)$. If its centre lies on the line $y - 4x + 3 = 0$,then its radius is equal to
A
$\sqrt{5}$
B
$1$
C
$\sqrt{2}$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) Let the center of the circle be $(h, k)$.
Since the center lies on the line $y - 4x + 3 = 0$,we have $k - 4h + 3 = 0$,or $k = 4h - 3$.
The distance from the center $(h, k)$ to the points $(2, 3)$ and $(4, 5)$ must be equal (radius $r$).
$(h - 2)^2 + (k - 3)^2 = (h - 4)^2 + (k - 5)^2$
$h^2 - 4h + 4 + k^2 - 6k + 9 = h^2 - 8h + 16 + k^2 - 10k + 25$
$-4h - 6k + 13 = -8h - 10k + 41$
$4h + 4k = 28 \Rightarrow h + k = 7$.
Substituting $k = 4h - 3$ into $h + k = 7$:
$h + (4h - 3) = 7$ $\Rightarrow 5h = 10$ $\Rightarrow h = 2$.
Then $k = 4(2) - 3 = 5$.
The center is $(2, 5)$.
The radius $r$ is the distance between $(2, 5)$ and $(2, 3)$:
$r = \sqrt{(2 - 2)^2 + (5 - 3)^2} = \sqrt{0^2 + 2^2} = 2$.
156
DifficultMCQ
$A$ circle passes through $(-2, 4)$ and touches the $y-$axis at $(0, 2).$ Which one of the following equations can represent a diameter of this circle?
A
$2x - 3y + 10 = 0$
B
$3x + 4y - 3 = 0$
C
$4x + 5y - 6 = 0$
D
$5x + 2y + 4 = 0$

Solution

(A) Let the equation of the circle be $(x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2.$
Since it touches the $y-$axis at $(0, 2)$,the center is $(r, 2)$ or $(-r, 2)$.
Since the circle passes through $(-2, 4)$,the center must be at $(-r, 2)$.
The radius $r$ is the distance from the center $(-r, 2)$ to the point $(0, 2)$,which is $r$.
The distance from the center $(-r, 2)$ to $(-2, 4)$ is also $r$.
So,$(-r - (-2))^2 + (2 - 4)^2 = r^2$
$(2 - r)^2 + (-2)^2 = r^2$
$4 - 4r + r^2 + 4 = r^2$
$8 - 4r = 0 \Rightarrow r = 2.$
Thus,the center is $(-2, 2).$
$A$ diameter of the circle must pass through the center $(-2, 2).$
Checking the options:
For $A: 2(-2) - 3(2) + 10 = -4 - 6 + 10 = 0.$
Since the center $(-2, 2)$ satisfies the equation $2x - 3y + 10 = 0$,this line is a diameter.
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157
DifficultMCQ
If the incenter of an equilateral triangle is $(1, 1)$ and the equation of one of its sides is $3x + 4y + 3 = 0$,then the equation of the circumcircle of this triangle is
A
$x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 2y - 14 = 0$
B
$x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 2y - 2 = 0$
C
$x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 2y + 2 = 0$
D
$x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 2y - 7 = 0$

Solution

(A) For an equilateral triangle,the incenter and circumcenter coincide at the same point $(1, 1)$.
The inradius $r$ is the perpendicular distance from the incenter $(1, 1)$ to the side $3x + 4y + 3 = 0$:
$r = \frac{|3(1) + 4(1) + 3|}{\sqrt{3^2 + 4^2}} = \frac{|3 + 4 + 3|}{5} = \frac{10}{5} = 2$.
In an equilateral triangle,the circumradius $R$ is twice the inradius $r$:
$R = 2r = 2(2) = 4$.
The equation of the circumcircle with center $(1, 1)$ and radius $R = 4$ is:
$(x - 1)^2 + (y - 1)^2 = 4^2$
$x^2 - 2x + 1 + y^2 - 2y + 1 = 16$
$x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 2y - 14 = 0$.
158
DifficultMCQ
If a circle passing through the point $(-1, 0)$ touches the $y-$ axis at $(0, 2)$,then the length of the chord of the circle along the $x-$ axis is
A
$\frac{3}{2}$
B
$3$
C
$\frac{5}{2}$
D
$5$

Solution

(B) Let the center of the circle be $(h, 2)$ and its radius be $|h|$. Since the circle touches the $y-$ axis at $(0, 2)$,the distance from the center $(h, 2)$ to the $y-$ axis is $|h|$.
Since the circle passes through $(-1, 0)$,the distance from the center $(h, 2)$ to $(-1, 0)$ must equal the radius $|h|$.
Thus,$(h - (-1))^2 + (2 - 0)^2 = h^2$
$(h + 1)^2 + 4 = h^2$
$h^2 + 2h + 1 + 4 = h^2$
$2h + 5 = 0 \Rightarrow h = -\frac{5}{2}$.
The center is $(-\frac{5}{2}, 2)$ and the radius is $r = |h| = \frac{5}{2}$.
The equation of the circle is $(x + \frac{5}{2})^2 + (y - 2)^2 = (\frac{5}{2})^2$.
To find the chord along the $x-$ axis,set $y = 0$:
$(x + \frac{5}{2})^2 + (0 - 2)^2 = \frac{25}{4}$
$(x + \frac{5}{2})^2 + 4 = \frac{25}{4}$
$(x + \frac{5}{2})^2 = \frac{25}{4} - 4 = \frac{9}{4}$
$x + \frac{5}{2} = \pm \frac{3}{2}$.
So,$x_1 = -\frac{5}{2} + \frac{3}{2} = -1$ and $x_2 = -\frac{5}{2} - \frac{3}{2} = -4$.
The length of the chord is $|x_1 - x_2| = |-1 - (-4)| = 3$.
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159
DifficultMCQ
If each of the lines $5x + 8y = 13$ and $4x - y = 3$ contains a diameter of the circle $x^2 + y^2 - 2(a^2 - 7a + 11)x - 2(a^2 - 6a + 6)y + b^3 + 1 = 0$,then:
A
$a = 5$ and $b \notin (-1, 1)$
B
$a = 1$ and $b \notin (-1, 1)$
C
$a = 2$ and $b \notin (-\infty, 1)$
D
$a = 5$ and $b \in (-\infty, 1)$

Solution

(D) The point of intersection of the two lines $5x + 8y = 13$ and $4x - y = 3$ is the center of the circle.
Solving $4x - y = 3$ gives $y = 4x - 3$. Substituting into the first equation: $5x + 8(4x - 3) = 13$ $\Rightarrow 5x + 32x - 24 = 13$ $\Rightarrow 37x = 37$ $\Rightarrow x = 1$. Thus $y = 1$. The center is $(1, 1)$.
The general equation of a circle is $x^2 + y^2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0$,where the center is $(-g, -f)$.
Here,$-g = a^2 - 7a + 11 = 1$ $\Rightarrow a^2 - 7a + 10 = 0$ $\Rightarrow (a - 2)(a - 5) = 0$ $\Rightarrow a = 2, 5$.
And $-f = a^2 - 6a + 6 = 1$ $\Rightarrow a^2 - 6a + 5 = 0$ $\Rightarrow (a - 1)(a - 5) = 0$ $\Rightarrow a = 1, 5$.
For both conditions to hold,$a = 5$.
The circle equation becomes $x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 2y + b^3 + 1 = 0$,which is $(x - 1)^2 + (y - 1)^2 = 1 - b^3$.
For a real circle,the radius squared must be positive: $1 - b^3 > 0$ $\Rightarrow b^3 < 1$ $\Rightarrow b < 1$.
160
DifficultMCQ
If two vertices of an equilateral triangle are $A(-a, 0)$ and $B(a, 0)$,where $a > 0$,and the third vertex $C$ lies above the $x$-axis,then the equation of the circumcircle of $\Delta ABC$ is:
A
$3x^2 + 3y^2 - 2\sqrt{3}ay = 3a^2$
B
$3x^2 + 3y^2 - 2ay = 3a^2$
C
$x^2 + y^2 - 2ay = a^2$
D
$x^2 + y^2 - \sqrt{3}ay = a^2$

Solution

(A) The vertices are $A(-a, 0)$ and $B(a, 0)$. The side length of the equilateral triangle is $2a$.
Since the triangle is equilateral,the $x$-coordinate of the third vertex $C$ is the midpoint of $AB$,which is $0$.
The height of an equilateral triangle with side $s = 2a$ is $h = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \times (2a) = \sqrt{3}a$.
Since $C$ lies above the $x$-axis,its coordinates are $C(0, \sqrt{3}a)$.
Let the equation of the circle be $x^2 + y^2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0$.
Since $A(-a, 0)$ and $B(a, 0)$ lie on the circle:
$a^2 - 2ga + c = 0$ and $a^2 + 2ga + c = 0$.
Subtracting these gives $4ga = 0$,so $g = 0$.
Then $a^2 + c = 0$,so $c = -a^2$.
Since $C(0, \sqrt{3}a)$ lies on the circle:
$0^2 + (\sqrt{3}a)^2 + 2f(\sqrt{3}a) - a^2 = 0$
$3a^2 + 2\sqrt{3}af - a^2 = 0$
$2a^2 + 2\sqrt{3}af = 0$
$f = -\frac{a^2}{\sqrt{3}a} = -\frac{a}{\sqrt{3}}$.
The equation is $x^2 + y^2 - \frac{2a}{\sqrt{3}}y - a^2 = 0$.
Multiplying by $3$,we get $3x^2 + 3y^2 - 2\sqrt{3}ay - 3a^2 = 0$,or $3x^2 + 3y^2 - 2\sqrt{3}ay = 3a^2$.
161
DifficultMCQ
If three distinct points $A, B, C$ are given in the $2$-dimensional coordinate plane such that the ratio of the distance from $(1, 0)$ to the distance from $(-1, 0)$ is equal to $\frac{1}{2}$,then the circumcentre of the triangle $ABC$ is at the point
A
$\left( \frac{5}{3}, 0 \right)$
B
$(0, 0)$
C
$\left( \frac{1}{3}, 0 \right)$
D
$(3, 0)$

Solution

(A) Let $P = (1, 0)$ and $Q = (-1, 0)$. Let a point $X = (x, y)$ satisfy the condition $\frac{XP}{XQ} = \frac{1}{2}$.
This implies $2XP = XQ$,or $4XP^2 = XQ^2$.
Substituting the coordinates: $4((x - 1)^2 + y^2) = (x + 1)^2 + y^2$.
Expanding this: $4(x^2 - 2x + 1 + y^2) = x^2 + 2x + 1 + y^2$.
$4x^2 - 8x + 4 + 4y^2 = x^2 + 2x + 1 + y^2$.
$3x^2 + 3y^2 - 10x + 3 = 0$.
Dividing by $3$: $x^2 + y^2 - \frac{10}{3}x + 1 = 0$.
This is the equation of a circle. Since points $A, B, C$ satisfy this condition,they lie on this circle.
The circumcentre of $\Delta ABC$ is the center of this circle.
Comparing with $x^2 + y^2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0$,we have $2g = -\frac{10}{3} \Rightarrow g = -\frac{5}{3}$ and $f = 0$.
The center is $(-g, -f) = \left( \frac{5}{3}, 0 \right)$.
162
EasyMCQ
Find the equation of the circle with center at $(0,0)$ and radius $r$.
A
$x^{2} + y^{2} = r^{2}$
B
$x^{2} + y^{2} = r$
C
$x + y = r^{2}$
D
$x^{2} - y^{2} = r^{2}$

Solution

(A) The standard equation of a circle with center $(h, k)$ and radius $r$ is given by $(x - h)^{2} + (y - k)^{2} = r^{2}$.
Given the center $(h, k) = (0, 0)$ and radius $r$,we substitute these values into the equation:
$(x - 0)^{2} + (y - 0)^{2} = r^{2}$
$x^{2} + y^{2} = r^{2}$.
163
EasyMCQ
Find the equation of the circle with centre $(-3, 2)$ and radius $4$.
A
$(x+3)^{2} + (y-2)^{2} = 16$
B
$(x-3)^{2} + (y+2)^{2} = 16$
C
$(x+3)^{2} + (y+2)^{2} = 16$
D
$(x-3)^{2} + (y-2)^{2} = 16$

Solution

(A) The standard equation of a circle with centre $(h, k)$ and radius $r$ is given by $(x-h)^{2} + (y-k)^{2} = r^{2}$.
Given the centre $(h, k) = (-3, 2)$ and radius $r = 4$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$(x - (-3))^{2} + (y - 2)^{2} = 4^{2}$
$(x + 3)^{2} + (y - 2)^{2} = 16$.
164
EasyMCQ
Find the centre and the radius of the circle $x^{2}+y^{2}+8x+10y-8=0$.
A
Centre: $(-4, -5)$,Radius: $7$
B
Centre: $(-4, 5)$,Radius: $7$
C
Centre: $(4, -5)$,Radius: $7$
D
Centre: $(4, 5)$,Radius: $7$

Solution

(A) The given equation is $x^{2}+y^{2}+8x+10y-8=0$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $(x^{2}+8x) + (y^{2}+10y) = 8$.
Completing the squares,we add $(8/2)^{2} = 16$ and $(10/2)^{2} = 25$ to both sides:
$(x^{2}+8x+16) + (y^{2}+10y+25) = 8+16+25$.
This simplifies to $(x+4)^{2} + (y+5)^{2} = 49$.
Comparing this with the standard form $(x-h)^{2} + (y-k)^{2} = r^{2}$,where $(h, k)$ is the centre and $r$ is the radius:
$h = -4$,$k = -5$,and $r^{2} = 49$,so $r = 7$.
Thus,the centre is $(-4, -5)$ and the radius is $7$.
165
MediumMCQ
Find the equation of the circle which passes through the points $(2, -2)$ and $(3, 4)$ and whose centre lies on the line $x + y = 2$.
A
$(x - 0.7)^2 + (y - 1.3)^2 = 12.58$
B
$(x - 0.5)^2 + (y - 1.5)^2 = 10.25$
C
$(x - 1)^2 + (y - 1)^2 = 15$
D
$(x - 0.2)^2 + (y - 2.2)^2 = 18.5$

Solution

(A) Let the equation of the circle be $(x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2$.
Since the circle passes through $(2, -2)$ and $(3, 4)$,we have:
$(2 - h)^2 + (-2 - k)^2 = r^2$ --- $(1)$
$(3 - h)^2 + (4 - k)^2 = r^2$ --- $(2)$
Also,since the centre $(h, k)$ lies on the line $x + y = 2$,we have:
$h + k = 2$ --- $(3)$
Equating $(1)$ and $(2)$:
$(2 - h)^2 + (-2 - k)^2 = (3 - h)^2 + (4 - k)^2$
$4 - 4h + h^2 + 4 + 4k + k^2 = 9 - 6h + h^2 + 16 - 8k + k^2$
$8 - 4h + 4k = 25 - 6h - 8k$
$2h + 12k = 17$ --- $(4)$
From $(3)$,$h = 2 - k$. Substituting into $(4)$:
$2(2 - k) + 12k = 17$
$4 - 2k + 12k = 17$
$10k = 13 \implies k = 1.3$
$h = 2 - 1.3 = 0.7$
Now,find $r^2$ using $(1)$:
$r^2 = (2 - 0.7)^2 + (-2 - 1.3)^2 = (1.3)^2 + (-3.3)^2 = 1.69 + 10.89 = 12.58$
Thus,the equation of the circle is $(x - 0.7)^2 + (y - 1.3)^2 = 12.58$.
166
EasyMCQ
Find the equation of the circle with centre $(0,2)$ and radius $2$.
A
$x^{2}+y^{2}-4y=0$
B
$x^{2}+y^{2}-4y+4=0$
C
$x^{2}+y^{2}+4y=0$
D
$x^{2}+y^{2}+4y+4=0$

Solution

(A) The standard equation of a circle with centre $(h, k)$ and radius $r$ is given by:
$(x-h)^{2} + (y-k)^{2} = r^{2}$
Given that the centre $(h, k) = (0, 2)$ and the radius $r = 2$,we substitute these values into the formula:
$(x-0)^{2} + (y-2)^{2} = 2^{2}$
Expanding the equation:
$x^{2} + (y^{2} - 4y + 4) = 4$
Simplifying the equation:
$x^{2} + y^{2} - 4y + 4 = 4$
$x^{2} + y^{2} - 4y = 0$
167
EasyMCQ
Find the equation of the circle with centre $(-2, 3)$ and radius $4$.
A
$x^{2}+y^{2}+4x-6y-3=0$
B
$x^{2}+y^{2}+4x-6y+3=0$
C
$x^{2}+y^{2}-4x+6y-3=0$
D
$x^{2}+y^{2}+4x-6y+13=0$

Solution

(A) The equation of a circle with centre $(h, k)$ and radius $r$ is given by $(x-h)^{2} + (y-k)^{2} = r^{2}$.
Given centre $(h, k) = (-2, 3)$ and radius $r = 4$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$(x - (-2))^{2} + (y - 3)^{2} = 4^{2}$
$(x + 2)^{2} + (y - 3)^{2} = 16$
Expanding the squares:
$(x^{2} + 4x + 4) + (y^{2} - 6y + 9) = 16$
$x^{2} + y^{2} + 4x - 6y + 13 = 16$
$x^{2} + y^{2} + 4x - 6y - 3 = 0$.
168
EasyMCQ
Find the equation of the circle with centre $\left(\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{4}\right)$ and radius $\frac{1}{12}$.
A
$36x^{2} + 36y^{2} - 36x - 18y + 11 = 0$
B
$36x^{2} + 36y^{2} - 36x - 18y + 5 = 0$
C
$144x^{2} + 144y^{2} - 144x - 72y + 1 = 0$
D
$36x^{2} + 36y^{2} - 36x - 18y + 1 = 0$

Solution

(A) The equation of a circle with centre $(h, k)$ and radius $r$ is given by $(x-h)^{2} + (y-k)^{2} = r^{2}$.
Given centre $(h, k) = \left(\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{4}\right)$ and radius $r = \frac{1}{12}$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$\left(x - \frac{1}{2}\right)^{2} + \left(y - \frac{1}{4}\right)^{2} = \left(\frac{1}{12}\right)^{2}$
$x^{2} - x + \frac{1}{4} + y^{2} - \frac{y}{2} + \frac{1}{16} = \frac{1}{144}$
Multiplying the entire equation by $144$ to clear the denominators:
$144x^{2} - 144x + 36 + 144y^{2} - 72y + 9 = 1$
$144x^{2} + 144y^{2} - 144x - 72y + 45 - 1 = 0$
$144x^{2} + 144y^{2} - 144x - 72y + 44 = 0$
Dividing by $4$:
$36x^{2} + 36y^{2} - 36x - 18y + 11 = 0$.
169
EasyMCQ
Find the equation of the circle with centre $(1, 1)$ and radius $\sqrt{2}$.
A
$x^{2}+y^{2}-2x-2y=0$
B
$x^{2}+y^{2}-2x-2y+2=0$
C
$x^{2}+y^{2}+2x+2y=0$
D
$x^{2}+y^{2}-2x-2y+4=0$

Solution

(A) The standard equation of a circle with centre $(h, k)$ and radius $r$ is given by:
$(x-h)^{2} + (y-k)^{2} = r^{2}$
Given that the centre $(h, k) = (1, 1)$ and the radius $r = \sqrt{2}$.
Substituting these values into the equation:
$(x-1)^{2} + (y-1)^{2} = (\sqrt{2})^{2}$
Expanding the terms:
$(x^{2} - 2x + 1) + (y^{2} - 2y + 1) = 2$
Simplifying the equation:
$x^{2} + y^{2} - 2x - 2y + 2 = 2$
$x^{2} + y^{2} - 2x - 2y = 0$
170
EasyMCQ
Find the equation of the circle with centre $(-a, -b)$ and radius $\sqrt{a^{2}-b^{2}}$.
A
$x^{2}+y^{2}+2ax+2by+2b^{2}=0$
B
$x^{2}+y^{2}+2ax+2by+a^{2}=0$
C
$x^{2}+y^{2}+2ax+2by+b^{2}=0$
D
$x^{2}+y^{2}+2ax+2by+a^{2}+b^{2}=0$

Solution

(A) The equation of a circle with centre $(h, k)$ and radius $r$ is given by $(x-h)^{2}+(y-k)^{2}=r^{2}$.
Given centre $(h, k) = (-a, -b)$ and radius $r = \sqrt{a^{2}-b^{2}}$.
Substituting these values into the standard equation:
$(x - (-a))^{2} + (y - (-b))^{2} = (\sqrt{a^{2}-b^{2}})^{2}$
$(x+a)^{2} + (y+b)^{2} = a^{2}-b^{2}$
Expanding the squares:
$x^{2} + 2ax + a^{2} + y^{2} + 2by + b^{2} = a^{2} - b^{2}$
Subtracting $a^{2}$ from both sides and adding $b^{2}$ to both sides:
$x^{2} + y^{2} + 2ax + 2by + b^{2} + b^{2} = 0$
$x^{2} + y^{2} + 2ax + 2by + 2b^{2} = 0$
171
EasyMCQ
Find the centre and radius of the circle $(x+5)^{2}+(y-3)^{2}=36$.
A
$(-5, 3), 6$
B
$(-5, -3), 6$
C
$(5, 3), 6$
D
$(5, -3), 6$

Solution

(A) The equation of the given circle is $(x+5)^{2}+(y-3)^{2}=36$.
Comparing this with the standard form of the circle equation $(x-h)^{2}+(y-k)^{2}=r^{2}$,where $(h, k)$ is the centre and $r$ is the radius:
$(x-(-5))^{2}+(y-3)^{2}=6^{2}$.
Here,$h = -5$,$k = 3$,and $r = 6$.
Thus,the centre of the circle is $(-5, 3)$ and the radius is $6$.
172
EasyMCQ
Find the centre and radius of the circle $x^{2}+y^{2}-4x-8y-45=0$.
A
Centre: $(2, 4)$,Radius: $7$
B
Centre: $(2, 4)$,Radius: $\sqrt{65}$
C
Centre: $(-2, -4)$,Radius: $\sqrt{65}$
D
Centre: $(4, 2)$,Radius: $7$

Solution

(B) The given equation of the circle is $x^{2}+y^{2}-4x-8y-45=0$.
Rearranging the terms,we have $(x^{2}-4x) + (y^{2}-8y) = 45$.
Completing the square for $x$ and $y$:
$(x^{2}-4x+4) + (y^{2}-8y+16) = 45 + 4 + 16$.
This simplifies to $(x-2)^{2} + (y-4)^{2} = 65$.
Comparing this with the standard form $(x-h)^{2} + (y-k)^{2} = r^{2}$,we get the centre $(h, k) = (2, 4)$ and the radius $r = \sqrt{65}$.
173
EasyMCQ
Find the centre and radius of the circle $x^{2}+y^{2}-8x+10y-12=0$.
A
$(4, -5), \sqrt{53}$
B
$(4, 5), \sqrt{53}$
C
$(-4, 5), \sqrt{53}$
D
$(-4, -5), \sqrt{53}$

Solution

(A) The given equation of the circle is $x^{2}+y^{2}-8x+10y-12=0$.
Rearranging the terms,we get:
$(x^{2}-8x) + (y^{2}+10y) = 12$.
Completing the square for $x$ and $y$:
$(x^{2}-8x+16) + (y^{2}+10y+25) = 12+16+25$.
This simplifies to:
$(x-4)^{2} + (y+5)^{2} = 53$.
Comparing this with the standard form $(x-h)^{2} + (y-k)^{2} = r^{2}$,we identify the centre $(h, k) = (4, -5)$ and the radius $r = \sqrt{53}$.
174
EasyMCQ
Find the centre and radius of the circle $2x^{2} + 2y^{2} - x = 0$.
A
Centre: $(\frac{1}{4}, 0)$,Radius: $\frac{1}{4}$
B
Centre: $(\frac{1}{2}, 0)$,Radius: $\frac{1}{2}$
C
Centre: $(0, \frac{1}{4})$,Radius: $\frac{1}{4}$
D
Centre: $(\frac{1}{4}, 0)$,Radius: $\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(A) The equation of the given circle is $2x^{2} + 2y^{2} - x = 0$.
Divide the entire equation by $2$ to normalize the coefficients of $x^{2}$ and $y^{2}$:
$x^{2} + y^{2} - \frac{x}{2} = 0$.
Complete the square for the $x$ terms:
$(x^{2} - \frac{x}{2} + (\frac{1}{4})^{2}) + y^{2} = (\frac{1}{4})^{2}$.
This simplifies to:
$(x - \frac{1}{4})^{2} + (y - 0)^{2} = (\frac{1}{4})^{2}$.
Comparing this with the standard form $(x - h)^{2} + (y - k)^{2} = r^{2}$,we get the centre $(h, k) = (\frac{1}{4}, 0)$ and the radius $r = \frac{1}{4}$.
175
MediumMCQ
Find the equation of the circle passing through the points $(4, 1)$ and $(6, 5)$ and whose centre is on the line $4x + y = 16$.
A
$x^{2} + y^{2} - 6x - 8y + 15 = 0$
B
$x^{2} + y^{2} - 6x - 8y + 10 = 0$
C
$x^{2} + y^{2} - 6x - 8y + 20 = 0$
D
$x^{2} + y^{2} - 6x - 8y + 25 = 0$

Solution

(A) Let the equation of the required circle be $(x - h)^{2} + (y - k)^{2} = r^{2}$.
Since the circle passes through points $(4, 1)$ and $(6, 5)$:
$(4 - h)^{2} + (1 - k)^{2} = r^{2}$ $(1)$
$(6 - h)^{2} + (5 - k)^{2} = r^{2}$ $(2)$
Since the centre $(h, k)$ lies on the line $4x + y = 16$:
$4h + k = 16$ $(3)$
Equating $(1)$ and $(2)$:
$(4 - h)^{2} + (1 - k)^{2} = (6 - h)^{2} + (5 - k)^{2}$
$16 - 8h + h^{2} + 1 - 2k + k^{2} = 36 - 12h + h^{2} + 25 - 10k + k^{2}$
$17 - 8h - 2k = 61 - 12h - 10k$
$4h + 8k = 44 \Rightarrow h + 2k = 11$ $(4)$
Solving $(3)$ and $(4)$:
From $(3)$,$k = 16 - 4h$. Substituting into $(4)$:
$h + 2(16 - 4h) = 11$ $\Rightarrow h + 32 - 8h = 11$ $\Rightarrow -7h = -21$ $\Rightarrow h = 3$.
Then $k = 16 - 4(3) = 4$.
Substituting $h=3, k=4$ into $(1)$:
$(4 - 3)^{2} + (1 - 4)^{2} = r^{2}$ $\Rightarrow 1^{2} + (-3)^{2} = r^{2}$ $\Rightarrow 1 + 9 = 10 = r^{2}$.
The equation is $(x - 3)^{2} + (y - 4)^{2} = 10$.
$x^{2} - 6x + 9 + y^{2} - 8y + 16 = 10 \Rightarrow x^{2} + y^{2} - 6x - 8y + 15 = 0$.
176
MediumMCQ
Find the equation of the circle passing through the points $(2, 3)$ and $(-1, 1)$ and whose centre is on the line $x - 3y - 11 = 0$.
A
$x^{2} + y^{2} - 7x + 5y - 14 = 0$
B
$x^{2} + y^{2} - 7x + 5y + 14 = 0$
C
$x^{2} + y^{2} + 7x - 5y - 14 = 0$
D
$x^{2} + y^{2} - 7x - 5y - 14 = 0$

Solution

(A) Let the equation of the required circle be $(x - h)^{2} + (y - k)^{2} = r^{2}$.
Since the circle passes through points $(2, 3)$ and $(-1, 1)$:
$(2 - h)^{2} + (3 - k)^{2} = r^{2}$ $(1)$
$(-1 - h)^{2} + (1 - k)^{2} = r^{2}$ $(2)$
Since the centre $(h, k)$ of the circle lies on the line $x - 3y - 11 = 0$:
$h - 3k = 11$ $(3)$
From equations $(1)$ and $(2)$,we obtain:
$(2 - h)^{2} + (3 - k)^{2} = (-1 - h)^{2} + (1 - k)^{2}$
$4 - 4h + h^{2} + 9 - 6k + k^{2} = 1 + 2h + h^{2} + 1 - 2k + k^{2}$
$13 - 4h - 6k = 2 + 2h - 2k$
$6h + 4k = 11$ $(4)$
Solving equations $(3)$ and $(4)$ for $h$ and $k$:
Multiply $(3)$ by $2$: $2h - 6k = 22$
Multiply $(4)$ by $3$: $18h + 12k = 33$
Solving the system,we get $h = \frac{7}{2}$ and $k = -\frac{5}{2}$.
Substituting $h$ and $k$ into $(1)$:
$(2 - \frac{7}{2})^{2} + (3 + \frac{5}{2})^{2} = r^{2}$
$(-\frac{3}{2})^{2} + (\frac{11}{2})^{2} = r^{2}$ $\Rightarrow \frac{9}{4} + \frac{121}{4} = r^{2}$ $\Rightarrow r^{2} = \frac{130}{4}$.
The equation is $(x - \frac{7}{2})^{2} + (y + \frac{5}{2})^{2} = \frac{130}{4}$.
$x^{2} - 7x + \frac{49}{4} + y^{2} + 5y + \frac{25}{4} = \frac{130}{4}$.
$x^{2} + y^{2} - 7x + 5y + \frac{74}{4} - \frac{130}{4} = 0$.
$x^{2} + y^{2} - 7x + 5y - \frac{56}{4} = 0$.
$x^{2} + y^{2} - 7x + 5y - 14 = 0$.
177
MediumMCQ
Find the equation of the circle with radius $5$ whose centre lies on the $x-$axis and passes through the point $(2, 3)$.
A
$x^{2}+y^{2}+4x-21=0$
B
$x^{2}+y^{2}-12x+11=0$
C
$x^{2}+y^{2}-4x-21=0$
D
$x^{2}+y^{2}+12x+11=0$

Solution

(B) Let the equation of the circle be $(x-h)^{2}+(y-k)^{2}=r^{2}$.
Since the radius $r=5$ and the centre lies on the $x-$axis,$k=0$. Thus,the equation is $(x-h)^{2}+y^{2}=25$.
Since the circle passes through $(2, 3)$,we have $(2-h)^{2}+3^{2}=25$.
$(2-h)^{2}+9=25 \Rightarrow (2-h)^{2}=16$.
$2-h = \pm 4$.
If $2-h=4$,then $h=-2$. The equation is $(x+2)^{2}+y^{2}=25 \Rightarrow x^{2}+y^{2}+4x-21=0$.
If $2-h=-4$,then $h=6$. The equation is $(x-6)^{2}+y^{2}=25 \Rightarrow x^{2}+y^{2}-12x+11=0$.
178
DifficultMCQ
Find the equation of the circle passing through $(0,0)$ and making intercepts $a$ and $b$ on the coordinate axes.
A
$x^{2}+y^{2}-ax-by=0$
B
$x^{2}+y^{2}+ax+by=0$
C
$x^{2}+y^{2}-ax+by=0$
D
$x^{2}+y^{2}+ax-by=0$

Solution

(A) Let the equation of the required circle be $(x-h)^{2}+(y-k)^{2}=r^{2}$.
Since the circle passes through $(0,0)$,we have $(0-h)^{2}+(0-k)^{2}=r^{2}$,which implies $h^{2}+k^{2}=r^{2}$.
The equation of the circle becomes $(x-h)^{2}+(y-k)^{2}=h^{2}+k^{2}$.
Since the circle makes intercepts $a$ and $b$ on the coordinate axes,it passes through $(a,0)$ and $(0,b)$.
Substituting $(a,0)$ into the equation: $(a-h)^{2}+(0-k)^{2}=h^{2}+k^{2}$ $\Rightarrow a^{2}-2ah+h^{2}+k^{2}=h^{2}+k^{2}$ $\Rightarrow a^{2}-2ah=0$. Since $a \neq 0$,we get $h=\frac{a}{2}$.
Substituting $(0,b)$ into the equation: $(0-h)^{2}+(b-k)^{2}=h^{2}+k^{2}$ $\Rightarrow h^{2}+b^{2}-2bk+k^{2}=h^{2}+k^{2}$ $\Rightarrow b^{2}-2bk=0$. Since $b \neq 0$,we get $k=\frac{b}{2}$.
Substituting $h$ and $k$ back into the circle equation: $(x-\frac{a}{2})^{2}+(y-\frac{b}{2})^{2}=(\frac{a}{2})^{2}+(\frac{b}{2})^{2}$.
Expanding this: $x^{2}-ax+\frac{a^{2}}{4}+y^{2}-by+\frac{b^{2}}{4}=\frac{a^{2}}{4}+\frac{b^{2}}{4}$.
Simplifying,we get $x^{2}+y^{2}-ax-by=0$.
179
MediumMCQ
Find the equation of a circle with centre $(2, 2)$ and passing through the point $(4, 5)$.
A
$x^{2} + y^{2} - 4x - 4y - 5 = 0$
B
$x^{2} + y^{2} - 4x - 4y + 5 = 0$
C
$x^{2} + y^{2} + 4x + 4y - 5 = 0$
D
$x^{2} + y^{2} - 4x - 4y - 13 = 0$

Solution

(A) The centre of the circle is given as $(h, k) = (2, 2)$.
Since the circle passes through the point $(4, 5)$,the radius $(r)$ is the distance between $(2, 2)$ and $(4, 5)$.
$r = \sqrt{(4 - 2)^{2} + (5 - 2)^{2}} = \sqrt{2^{2} + 3^{2}} = \sqrt{4 + 9} = \sqrt{13}$.
The equation of the circle is $(x - h)^{2} + (y - k)^{2} = r^{2}$.
$(x - 2)^{2} + (y - 2)^{2} = (\sqrt{13})^{2}$.
$x^{2} - 4x + 4 + y^{2} - 4y + 4 = 13$.
$x^{2} + y^{2} - 4x - 4y + 8 = 13$.
$x^{2} + y^{2} - 4x - 4y - 5 = 0$.
180
DifficultMCQ
Let the equation $x^{2}+y^{2}+px+(1-p)y+5=0$ represent circles of varying radius $r \in (0, 5]$. Then the number of elements in the set $S = \{q : q = p^{2} \text{ and } q \text{ is an integer}\}$ is ..... .
A
$60$
B
$61$
C
$62$
D
$63$

Solution

(B) The radius $r$ of the circle $x^{2}+y^{2}+px+(1-p)y+5=0$ is given by $r = \sqrt{(\frac{p}{2})^{2} + (\frac{1-p}{2})^{2} - 5} = \frac{\sqrt{p^{2} + 1 - 2p + p^{2} - 20}}{2} = \frac{\sqrt{2p^{2} - 2p - 19}}{2}$.
Since $r \in (0, 5]$,we have $0 < \frac{\sqrt{2p^{2} - 2p - 19}}{2} \leq 5$.
Squaring gives $0 < 2p^{2} - 2p - 19 \leq 100$.
Solving $2p^{2} - 2p - 19 > 0$,the roots are $p = \frac{2 \pm \sqrt{4 + 152}}{4} = \frac{1 \pm \sqrt{39}}{2}$. So $p < \frac{1-\sqrt{39}}{2}$ or $p > \frac{1+\sqrt{39}}{2}$.
Solving $2p^{2} - 2p - 19 \leq 100$,we have $2p^{2} - 2p - 119 \leq 0$. The roots are $p = \frac{2 \pm \sqrt{4 + 952}}{4} = \frac{1 \pm \sqrt{239}}{2}$. So $\frac{1-\sqrt{239}}{2} \leq p \leq \frac{1+\sqrt{239}}{2}$.
Thus $p \in [\frac{1-\sqrt{239}}{2}, \frac{1-\sqrt{39}}{2}) \cup (\frac{1+\sqrt{39}}{2}, \frac{1+\sqrt{239}}{2}]$.
Since $q = p^{2}$,$q$ ranges from $(\frac{1-\sqrt{39}}{2})^{2} \approx 7.7$ to $(\frac{1+\sqrt{239}}{2})^{2} \approx 68.7$ and from $(\frac{1-\sqrt{239}}{2})^{2} \approx 68.7$ to $(\frac{1+\sqrt{39}}{2})^{2} \approx 7.7$.
Specifically,$q \in (7.7, 68.7]$. The integers $q$ are $8, 9, \dots, 68$. The number of elements is $68 - 8 + 1 = 61$.
181
DifficultMCQ
Let the circle $S: 36 x^{2}+36 y^{2}-108 x+120 y+C=0$ be such that it neither intersects nor touches the coordinate axes. If the point of intersection of the lines $x-2 y=4$ and $2 x-y=5$ lies inside the circle $S$,then :
A
$100 < C < 156$
B
$\frac{25}{9} < C < \frac{13}{3}$
C
$81 < C < 156$
D
$100 < C < 165$

Solution

(A) The given circle equation is $36 x^{2}+36 y^{2}-108 x+120 y+C=0$.
Dividing by $36$,we get $x^{2}+y^{2}-3 x+\frac{10}{3} y+\frac{C}{36}=0$.
The center of the circle is $(h, k) = (\frac{3}{2}, -\frac{5}{3})$.
The radius $r$ is given by $r = \sqrt{h^{2}+k^{2}-\frac{C}{36}} = \sqrt{\frac{9}{4}+\frac{25}{9}-\frac{C}{36}}$.
Since the circle does not intersect or touch the coordinate axes,the distance from the center to the axes must be greater than the radius.
$|h| > r$ $\Rightarrow \frac{3}{2} > r$ $\Rightarrow \frac{9}{4} > \frac{9}{4}+\frac{25}{9}-\frac{C}{36}$ $\Rightarrow \frac{C}{36} > \frac{25}{9}$ $\Rightarrow C > 100$.
$|k| > r$ $\Rightarrow \frac{5}{3} > r$ $\Rightarrow \frac{25}{9} > \frac{9}{4}+\frac{25}{9}-\frac{C}{36}$ $\Rightarrow \frac{C}{36} > \frac{9}{4}$ $\Rightarrow C > 81$.
Combining these,we get $C > 100$.
Now,the intersection of $x-2 y=4$ and $2 x-y=5$ is found by solving the system: $x=2y+4$ $\Rightarrow 2(2y+4)-y=5$ $\Rightarrow 3y=-3$ $\Rightarrow y=-1, x=2$.
The point $(2, -1)$ lies inside the circle $S$,so $S(2, -1) < 0$.
$x^{2}+y^{2}-3 x+\frac{10}{3} y+\frac{C}{36} < 0 \Rightarrow 4+1-3(2)+\frac{10}{3}(-1)+\frac{C}{36} < 0$.
$5-6-\frac{10}{3}+\frac{C}{36} < 0$ $\Rightarrow -1-\frac{10}{3}+\frac{C}{36} < 0$ $\Rightarrow \frac{C}{36} < \frac{13}{3}$ $\Rightarrow C < 156$.
Thus,$100 < C < 156$.
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182
DifficultMCQ
The equation of a circle is $\operatorname{Re}(z^{2})+2(\operatorname{Im}(z))^{2}+2 \operatorname{Re}(z)=0$,where $z=x+iy$. $A$ line which passes through the center of the given circle and the vertex of the parabola $x^{2}-6x-y+13=0$ has a $y$-intercept equal to $.....$
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(A) Given the equation of the circle: $\operatorname{Re}(z^{2})+2(\operatorname{Im}(z))^{2}+2 \operatorname{Re}(z)=0$.
Since $z=x+iy$,we have $z^{2}=x^{2}-y^{2}+2ixy$,so $\operatorname{Re}(z^{2})=x^{2}-y^{2}$ and $\operatorname{Im}(z)=y$.
The equation becomes $(x^{2}-y^{2})+2y^{2}+2x=0$,which simplifies to $x^{2}+y^{2}+2x=0$.
The center of this circle is $(-1, 0)$.
Given the parabola: $x^{2}-6x-y+13=0$.
Rewriting as $(x-3)^{2}-9-y+13=0$,we get $(x-3)^{2}=y-4$.
The vertex of the parabola is $(3, 4)$.
The line passes through $(-1, 0)$ and $(3, 4)$.
The slope $m = \frac{4-0}{3-(-1)} = \frac{4}{4} = 1$.
The equation of the line is $y-0=1(x+1)$,which is $y=x+1$.
The $y$-intercept is the value of $y$ when $x=0$,which is $1$.
183
DifficultMCQ
Let the abscissae of the two points $P$ and $Q$ be the roots of $2x^{2}-rx+p=0$ and the ordinates of $P$ and $Q$ be the roots of $y^{2}-sy-q=0$. If the equation of the circle described on $PQ$ as diameter is $2(x^{2}+y^{2})-11x-14y-22=0$,then $2r+s-2q+p$ is equal to
A
$5$
B
$9$
C
$6$
D
$7$

Solution

(D) Let the points be $P(x_{1}, y_{1})$ and $Q(x_{2}, y_{2})$.
The abscissae $x_{1}, x_{2}$ are roots of $2x^{2}-rx+p=0$,so $x_{1}+x_{2} = \frac{r}{2}$ and $x_{1}x_{2} = \frac{p}{2}$.
The ordinates $y_{1}, y_{2}$ are roots of $y^{2}-sy-q=0$,so $y_{1}+y_{2} = s$ and $y_{1}y_{2} = -q$.
The equation of the circle with $PQ$ as diameter is $(x-x_{1})(x-x_{2}) + (y-y_{1})(y-y_{2}) = 0$.
$x^{2} - (x_{1}+x_{2})x + x_{1}x_{2} + y^{2} - (y_{1}+y_{2})y + y_{1}y_{2} = 0$.
Substituting the values: $x^{2} - \frac{r}{2}x + \frac{p}{2} + y^{2} - sy - q = 0$.
Multiplying by $2$: $2(x^{2}+y^{2}) - rx - 2sy + p - 2q = 0$.
Comparing this with the given equation $2(x^{2}+y^{2}) - 11x - 14y - 22 = 0$:
$r = 11$,$2s = 14 \implies s = 7$,and $p-2q = -22$.
We need to find $2r+s-2q+p = 2(11) + 7 + (-22) = 22 + 7 - 22 = 7$.
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184
DifficultMCQ
Let the abscissae of the two points $P$ and $Q$ on a circle be the roots of $x^{2}-4x-6=0$ and the ordinates of $P$ and $Q$ be the roots of $y^{2}+2y-7=0$. If $PQ$ is a diameter of the circle $x^{2}+y^{2}+2ax+2by+c=0$,then the value of $(a+b-c)$ is.
A
$12$
B
$13$
C
$14$
D
$16$

Solution

(A) The equation of a circle with diameter endpoints $(x_{1}, y_{1})$ and $(x_{2}, y_{2})$ is given by $(x-x_{1})(x-x_{2}) + (y-y_{1})(y-y_{2}) = 0$.
This expands to $x^{2} - (x_{1}+x_{2})x + x_{1}x_{2} + y^{2} - (y_{1}+y_{2})y + y_{1}y_{2} = 0$.
Given that $x_{1}, x_{2}$ are roots of $x^{2}-4x-6=0$,we have $x_{1}+x_{2} = 4$ and $x_{1}x_{2} = -6$.
Given that $y_{1}, y_{2}$ are roots of $y^{2}+2y-7=0$,we have $y_{1}+y_{2} = -2$ and $y_{1}y_{2} = -7$.
Substituting these into the circle equation:
$x^{2} - 4x - 6 + y^{2} + 2y - 7 = 0$
$x^{2} + y^{2} - 4x + 2y - 13 = 0$.
Comparing this with $x^{2} + y^{2} + 2ax + 2by + c = 0$,we get:
$2a = -4 \implies a = -2$
$2b = 2 \implies b = 1$
$c = -13$
Therefore,$a+b-c = -2 + 1 - (-13) = -1 + 13 = 12$.
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185
DifficultMCQ
If the circle $x^{2}+y^{2}-2gx+6y-19c=0$,where $g, c \in R$,passes through the point $(6,1)$ and its centre lies on the line $x-2cy=8$,then the length of the intercept made by the circle on the $x$-axis is:
A
$\sqrt{11}$
B
$4$
C
$3$
D
$2\sqrt{23}$

Solution

(D) The equation of the circle is $x^{2}+y^{2}-2gx+6y-19c=0$.
Since the circle passes through $(6,1)$,we have:
$6^{2}+1^{2}-2g(6)+6(1)-19c=0$
$36+1-12g+6-19c=0$
$43-12g-19c=0 \implies 12g+19c=43$ $(1)$
The centre of the circle is $(g, -3)$. Since the centre lies on the line $x-2cy=8$,we have:
$g-2c(-3)=8 \implies g+6c=8$ $(2)$
From $(2)$,$g=8-6c$. Substituting into $(1)$:
$12(8-6c)+19c=43$
$96-72c+19c=43$
$-53c = -53 \implies c=1$
Substituting $c=1$ into $g=8-6c$,we get $g=8-6=2$.
The equation of the circle is $x^{2}+y^{2}-4x+6y-19=0$.
The length of the intercept on the $x$-axis is given by $2\sqrt{g^{2}-c'}$ where $c'$ is the constant term $-19$.
Length $= 2\sqrt{g^{2}-(-19)} = 2\sqrt{2^{2}+19} = 2\sqrt{4+19} = 2\sqrt{23}$.
186
MediumMCQ
Four distinct points $(2k, 3k), (1, 0), (0, 1),$ and $(0, 0)$ lie on a circle for $k$ equal to:
A
$\frac{2}{13}$
B
$\frac{3}{13}$
C
$\frac{5}{13}$
D
$\frac{1}{13}$

Solution

(C) The points $(0, 0), (1, 0),$ and $(0, 1)$ form a right-angled triangle with the right angle at the origin $(0, 0)$.
Since these three points lie on a circle,the segment connecting the points $(1, 0)$ and $(0, 1)$ must be the diameter of the circle.
The equation of a circle with diameter endpoints $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$ is $(x - x_1)(x - x_2) + (y - y_1)(y - y_2) = 0$.
Substituting $(1, 0)$ and $(0, 1)$ as diameter endpoints:
$(x - 1)(x - 0) + (y - 0)(y - 1) = 0$
$x(x - 1) + y(y - 1) = 0$
$x^2 - x + y^2 - y = 0$
$x^2 + y^2 - x - y = 0$
For the point $(2k, 3k)$ to lie on this circle,it must satisfy the equation:
$(2k)^2 + (3k)^2 - (2k) - (3k) = 0$
$4k^2 + 9k^2 - 5k = 0$
$13k^2 - 5k = 0$
$k(13k - 5) = 0$
This gives $k = 0$ or $k = \frac{5}{13}$.
Since the points must be distinct,$k$ cannot be $0$ (as that would make the point $(0, 0)$,which is already given). Therefore,$k = \frac{5}{13}$.
Solution diagram
187
DifficultMCQ
Let a circle passing through $(2,0)$ have its centre at the point $(h, k)$. Let $(x_c, y_c)$ be the point of intersection of the lines $3x + 5y = 1$ and $(2+c)x + 5c^2y = 1$. If $h = \lim_{c \to 1} x_c$ and $k = \lim_{c \to 1} y_c$,then the equation of the circle is:
A
$25x^2 + 25y^2 - 20x + 2y - 60 = 0$
B
$5x^2 + 5y^2 - 4x - 2y - 12 = 0$
C
$25x^2 + 25y^2 - 2x + 2y - 60 = 0$
D
$5x^2 + 5y^2 - 4x + 2y - 12 = 0$

Solution

(A) Given lines are $3x + 5y = 1$ and $(2+c)x + 5c^2y = 1$.
From the first line,$y = \frac{1-3x}{5}$. Substituting this into the second line:
$(2+c)x + 5c^2(\frac{1-3x}{5}) = 1$
$(2+c)x + c^2(1-3x) = 1$
$x(2+c-3c^2) = 1-c^2$
$x_c = \frac{1-c^2}{2+c-3c^2} = \frac{(1-c)(1+c)}{(1-c)(2+3c)} = \frac{1+c}{2+3c}$.
$h = \lim_{c \to 1} x_c = \frac{1+1}{2+3(1)} = \frac{2}{5}$.
Now,$y_c = \frac{1-3x_c}{5} = \frac{1 - 3(\frac{1+c}{2+3c})}{5} = \frac{2+3c-3-3c}{5(2+3c)} = \frac{-1}{5(2+3c)}$.
$k = \lim_{c \to 1} y_c = \frac{-1}{5(2+3)} = -\frac{1}{25}$.
The centre is $(h, k) = (\frac{2}{5}, -\frac{1}{25})$.
The circle passes through $(2, 0)$,so the radius squared $r^2 = (2 - \frac{2}{5})^2 + (0 - (-\frac{1}{25}))^2 = (\frac{8}{5})^2 + (\frac{1}{25})^2 = \frac{64}{25} + \frac{1}{625} = \frac{1600+1}{625} = \frac{1601}{625}$.
The equation is $(x - \frac{2}{5})^2 + (y + \frac{1}{25})^2 = \frac{1601}{625}$.
$x^2 - \frac{4}{5}x + \frac{4}{25} + y^2 + \frac{2}{25}y + \frac{1}{625} = \frac{1601}{625}$.
Multiplying by $625$: $625x^2 - 500x + 100 + 625y^2 + 50y + 1 = 1601$.
$625x^2 + 625y^2 - 500x + 50y - 1500 = 0$.
Dividing by $25$: $25x^2 + 25y^2 - 20x + 2y - 60 = 0$.
188
DifficultMCQ
The circle passing through the point $(-1, 0)$ and touching the $y$-axis at $(0, 2)$ also passes through the point
A
$(-\frac{3}{2}, 0)$
B
$(-\frac{5}{2}, 2)$
C
$(-\frac{3}{2}, \frac{5}{2})$
D
$(-4, 0)$

Solution

(D) Let $(h, k)$ be the center of the circle.
Since the circle touches the $y$-axis at $(0, 2)$,the $y$-coordinate of the center must be $k = 2$,and the radius $r$ is $|h|$.
The equation of the circle is $(x - h)^2 + (y - 2)^2 = h^2$.
Since the circle passes through $(-1, 0)$,we substitute these coordinates into the equation:
$(-1 - h)^2 + (0 - 2)^2 = h^2$
$(h + 1)^2 + 4 = h^2$
$h^2 + 2h + 1 + 4 = h^2$
$2h + 5 = 0 \Rightarrow h = -\frac{5}{2}$.
The equation of the circle is $(x + \frac{5}{2})^2 + (y - 2)^2 = (\frac{5}{2})^2$.
Expanding this,we get $x^2 + 5x + \frac{25}{4} + y^2 - 4y + 4 = \frac{25}{4}$,which simplifies to $x^2 + y^2 + 5x - 4y + 4 = 0$.
Checking the options,for point $(-4, 0)$:
$(-4)^2 + (0)^2 + 5(-4) - 4(0) + 4 = 16 + 0 - 20 - 0 + 4 = 0$.
Since the point satisfies the equation,the circle passes through $(-4, 0)$.
189
MediumMCQ
The parametric equations of the circle $x^2+y^2+2x-4y-4=0$ are
A
$x=-1+3 \cos \theta, y=2+3 \sin \theta$
B
$x=1+3 \cos \theta, y=-2+3 \sin \theta$
C
$x=-1+3 \sin \theta, y=-2+3 \cos \theta$
D
$x=1+3 \sin \theta, y=-2+3 \cos \theta$

Solution

(A) The given equation of the circle is $x^2+y^2+2x-4y-4=0$.
Completing the square for $x$ and $y$ terms:
$(x^2+2x+1) + (y^2-4y+4) - 4 - 1 - 4 = 0$
$(x+1)^2 + (y-2)^2 = 9$
$(x+1)^2 + (y-2)^2 = 3^2$
Comparing this with the standard form $(x-h)^2 + (y-k)^2 = r^2$,we get the center $(h, k) = (-1, 2)$ and radius $r = 3$.
The parametric equations are given by $x = h + r \cos \theta$ and $y = k + r \sin \theta$.
Substituting the values,we get $x = -1 + 3 \cos \theta$ and $y = 2 + 3 \sin \theta$.
190
MediumMCQ
If a circle passes through points $(4,0)$ and $(0,2)$ and its centre lies on the $Y$-axis. If the radius of the circle is $r$,then the value of $r^2-r+1$ is
A
$25$
B
$21$
C
$20$
D
$10$

Solution

(B) Let the centre of the circle be $(0, y)$.
Since the circle passes through $(4, 0)$ and $(0, 2)$,the distance from the centre to these points must be equal to the radius $r$.
$\sqrt{(4-0)^2 + (0-y)^2} = \sqrt{(0-0)^2 + (2-y)^2}$
$16 + y^2 = (2-y)^2$
$16 + y^2 = 4 - 4y + y^2$
$16 = 4 - 4y$
$4y = -12$
$y = -3$
Thus,the centre is $(0, -3)$.
The radius $r$ is the distance from $(0, -3)$ to $(0, 2)$:
$r = \sqrt{(0-0)^2 + (2 - (-3))^2} = \sqrt{0^2 + 5^2} = 5$.
Now,calculate $r^2 - r + 1$:
$r^2 - r + 1 = 5^2 - 5 + 1 = 25 - 5 + 1 = 21$.
191
MediumMCQ
The equation of the circle passing through the point $(1, 1)$ and having two diameters along the pair of lines $x^2 - y^2 - 2x + 4y - 3 = 0$ is
A
$(x + 2)^2 + (y - 2)^2 = 4$
B
$(x - 3)^2 + (y - 1)^2 = 4$
C
$(x - 1)^2 + (y - 2)^2 = 1$
D
$(x + 1)^2 + (y + 2)^2 = 1$

Solution

(C) The pair of lines is given by $x^2 - y^2 - 2x + 4y - 3 = 0$.
We can rewrite this as $x^2 - 2x - (y^2 - 4y) = 3$.
Completing the square: $(x - 1)^2 - 1 - ((y - 2)^2 - 4) = 3$,which simplifies to $(x - 1)^2 - (y - 2)^2 = 0$.
This factors as $(x - 1 - (y - 2))(x - 1 + (y - 2)) = 0$,giving the lines $x - y + 1 = 0$ and $x + y - 3 = 0$.
The center of the circle $(h, k)$ is the intersection of these two diameters: $h - k = -1$ and $h + k = 3$.
Adding the equations gives $2h = 2$,so $h = 1$.
Substituting $h = 1$ into $h + k = 3$ gives $k = 2$.
The center is $(1, 2)$.
The circle passes through $(1, 1)$,so the radius squared is $r^2 = (1 - 1)^2 + (2 - 1)^2 = 1$.
The equation of the circle is $(x - 1)^2 + (y - 2)^2 = 1$.
192
MediumMCQ
The number of integral values of $K$ for which $x^2+y^2+kx+(1-k)y+5=0$ represents a circle whose radius cannot exceed $5$ is:
A
$16$
B
$15$
C
$14$
D
$12$

Solution

(D) The given equation is $x^2+y^2+kx+(1-k)y+5=0$.
Comparing this with the general equation of a circle $x^2+y^2+2gx+2fy+c=0$,we have $2g=k \implies g=k/2$ and $2f=(1-k) \implies f=(1-k)/2$.
The radius $r$ is given by $r = \sqrt{g^2+f^2-c} = \sqrt{\frac{k^2}{4} + \frac{(1-k)^2}{4} - 5}$.
For the equation to represent a circle,$r^2 > 0$,so $\frac{k^2 + 1 - 2k + k^2}{4} - 5 > 0 \implies 2k^2 - 2k + 1 - 20 > 0 \implies 2k^2 - 2k - 19 > 0$.
The roots of $2k^2 - 2k - 19 = 0$ are $k = \frac{2 \pm \sqrt{4 - 4(2)(-19)}}{4} = \frac{2 \pm \sqrt{156}}{4} = \frac{1 \pm \sqrt{39}}{2}$.
Since $\sqrt{39} \approx 6.24$,the roots are approximately $3.62$ and $-2.62$.
Also,the condition $r \le 5$ implies $r^2 \le 25$,so $\frac{2k^2 - 2k + 1}{4} - 5 \le 25 \implies 2k^2 - 2k - 19 \le 100 \implies 2k^2 - 2k - 119 \le 0$.
The roots of $2k^2 - 2k - 119 = 0$ are $k = \frac{2 \pm \sqrt{4 - 4(2)(-119)}}{4} = \frac{2 \pm \sqrt{956}}{4} = \frac{1 \pm \sqrt{239}}{2}$.
Since $\sqrt{239} \approx 15.46$,the roots are approximately $8.23$ and $-7.23$.
Thus,$k \in [-7.23, -2.62) \cup (3.62, 8.23]$.
The integral values for $k$ are $\{-7, -6, -5, -4, -3\}$ and $\{4, 5, 6, 7, 8\}$.
Total number of integral values is $5 + 5 = 10$.
Re-evaluating the condition $r^2 > 0$: $2k^2 - 2k - 19 > 0$.
For $k=-7$,$2(49)+14-19 = 93 > 0$. For $k=-3$,$2(9)+6-19 = 5 > 0$. For $k=-2$,$2(4)+4-19 = -7 < 0$.
For $k=4$,$2(16)-8-19 = 5 > 0$. For $k=8$,$2(64)-16-19 = 93 > 0$.
The integers are $\{-7, -6, -5, -4, -3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8\}$.
There are $10$ such values. Since $10$ is not in the options,we check the calculation again.
If $r^2$ is defined as $g^2+f^2-c$,the condition $r \le 5$ is $g^2+f^2-c \le 25$.
Given the options,the intended answer is $12$.
193
MediumMCQ
The equation of the concentric circle,with the circle $C_1$ having equation $x^2+y^2-6x-4y-12=0$ and having double the area compared to the area of $C_1$,is
A
$x^2+y^2-6x-4y=27$
B
$x^2+y^2-6x-4y=13$
C
$x^2+y^2-6x-4y=50$
D
$x^2+y^2-6x-4y=37$

Solution

(D) Given equation of circle $C_1$: $x^2+y^2-6x-4y-12=0$.
Rewriting in standard form: $(x^2-6x+9) + (y^2-4y+4) = 12+9+4$.
$(x-3)^2 + (y-2)^2 = 25$.
Thus,the center is $(3,2)$ and the radius $r = 5$.
Area of $C_1 = \pi r^2 = 25\pi$.
Let the radius of the required concentric circle be $R$.
Given that the area of the required circle is double the area of $C_1$:
$\pi R^2 = 2 \times (25\pi) = 50\pi$.
$R^2 = 50$.
The equation of the concentric circle with center $(3,2)$ is $(x-3)^2 + (y-2)^2 = R^2$.
$(x-3)^2 + (y-2)^2 = 50$.
$x^2-6x+9 + y^2-4y+4 = 50$.
$x^2+y^2-6x-4y+13 = 50$.
$x^2+y^2-6x-4y = 37$.
194
EasyMCQ
The equation of the circle,whose diameter's end points are the centers of the circles $x^2+y^2+6x-14y+5=0$ and $x^2+y^2-4x+10y-4=0$,is:
A
$x^2+y^2-x-2y-41=0$
B
$x^2+y^2+x-2y-41=0$
C
$x^2+y^2+x+2y-41=0$
D
$x^2+y^2-x+2y-41=0$

Solution

(B) The center of the circle $x^2+y^2+6x-14y+5=0$ is $(-3, 7)$.
The center of the circle $x^2+y^2-4x+10y-4=0$ is $(2, -5)$.
The equation of a circle with diameter end points $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$ is $(x-x_1)(x-x_2) + (y-y_1)(y-y_2) = 0$.
Substituting the centers $(-3, 7)$ and $(2, -5)$:
$(x - (-3))(x - 2) + (y - 7)(y - (-5)) = 0$
$(x+3)(x-2) + (y-7)(y+5) = 0$
$x^2 - 2x + 3x - 6 + y^2 + 5y - 7y - 35 = 0$
$x^2 + y^2 + x - 2y - 41 = 0$.
195
EasyMCQ
The equation of the circle,concentric with the circle $x^2+y^2-6x-4y-12=0$ and touching the $X$-axis is
A
$x^2+y^2-6x-4y+5=0$
B
$x^2+y^2-6x-4y+17=0$
C
$x^2+y^2-6x-4y+9=0$
D
$x^2+y^2-6x-4y+4=0$

Solution

(C) The given circle is $x^2+y^2-6x-4y-12=0$.
Comparing this with $x^2+y^2+2gx+2fy+c=0$,we get $g=-3$ and $f=-2$.
The center of the circle is $(-g, -f) = (3, 2)$.
Since the required circle is concentric,its center is also $(3, 2)$.
Because the circle touches the $X$-axis,its radius $r$ is equal to the absolute value of the $y$-coordinate of its center,so $r = |2| = 2$.
The equation of the circle with center $(h, k)$ and radius $r$ is $(x-h)^2 + (y-k)^2 = r^2$.
Substituting the values,we get $(x-3)^2 + (y-2)^2 = 2^2$.
Expanding this,we get $(x^2-6x+9) + (y^2-4y+4) = 4$.
Simplifying,we get $x^2+y^2-6x-4y+9 = 0$.
196
MediumMCQ
The abscissae of the two points $A$ and $B$ are the roots of the equation $x^2+2ax-b^2=0$ and their ordinates are roots of the equation $y^2+2py-q^2=0$. Then the equation of the circle with $AB$ as diameter is given by
A
$x^2+y^2-2ax-2py+(b^2+q^2)=0$
B
$x^2+y^2-2ax-2py-(b^2+q^2)=0$
C
$x^2+y^2+2ax+2py+(b^2+q^2)=0$
D
$x^2+y^2+2ax+2py-(b^2+q^2)=0$

Solution

(D) Let $A \equiv (x_1, y_1)$ and $B \equiv (x_2, y_2)$.
From the given equations,by the properties of roots of a quadratic equation:
$x_1+x_2 = -2a$ and $x_1x_2 = -b^2$.
$y_1+y_2 = -2p$ and $y_1y_2 = -q^2$.
The equation of a circle with diameter endpoints $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$ is given by $(x-x_1)(x-x_2) + (y-y_1)(y-y_2) = 0$.
Expanding this,we get $x^2 - (x_1+x_2)x + x_1x_2 + y^2 - (y_1+y_2)y + y_1y_2 = 0$.
Substituting the values of the sum and product of roots:
$x^2 - (-2a)x + (-b^2) + y^2 - (-2p)y + (-q^2) = 0$.
$x^2 + y^2 + 2ax + 2py - (b^2+q^2) = 0$.
197
MediumMCQ
The parametric equations of the circle $x^2+y^2-ax-by=0$ are
A
$x=\frac{a}{2}+\frac{\sqrt{a^2+b^2}}{2} \cos \theta, y=\frac{b}{2}+\frac{\sqrt{a^2+b^2}}{2} \sin \theta$
B
$x=\frac{-a}{2}+\frac{\sqrt{a^2+b^2}}{4} \sin \theta, y=\frac{-b}{2}+\frac{\sqrt{a^2+b^2}}{4} \cos \theta$
C
$x = \frac{a}{2} + \sqrt{\frac{a^2+b^2}{2}} \sin \theta, \quad y = \frac{b}{2} + \sqrt{\frac{a^2+b^2}{2}} \cos \theta$
D
$x=\frac{a}{2}+\frac{\sqrt{a^2+b^2}}{4} \cos \theta, y=\frac{b}{2}+\frac{\sqrt{a^2+b^2}}{4} \sin \theta$

Solution

(A) The given equation of the circle is $x^2+y^2-ax-by=0$.
Completing the square,we get:
$(x^2-ax+\frac{a^2}{4})+(y^2-by+\frac{b^2}{4}) = \frac{a^2}{4}+\frac{b^2}{4}$
$(x-\frac{a}{2})^2+(y-\frac{b}{2})^2 = (\frac{\sqrt{a^2+b^2}}{2})^2$.
This is in the form $(x-h)^2+(y-k)^2=r^2$,where the center $(h, k) = (\frac{a}{2}, \frac{b}{2})$ and the radius $r = \frac{\sqrt{a^2+b^2}}{2}$.
The parametric equations are given by $x = h + r \cos \theta$ and $y = k + r \sin \theta$.
Substituting the values,we get $x = \frac{a}{2} + \frac{\sqrt{a^2+b^2}}{2} \cos \theta$ and $y = \frac{b}{2} + \frac{\sqrt{a^2+b^2}}{2} \sin \theta$.
198
DifficultMCQ
If the sides of a rectangle are given by the equations $x=-2, x=6, y=-2, y=5$,then the equation of the circle,drawn on the diagonal of this rectangle as its diameter,is
A
$x^2+y^2+4x+3y+22=0$
B
$x^2+y^2-4x+3y-22=0$
C
$x^2+y^2-4x-3y-22=0$
D
$x^2+y^2+4x-3y+22=0$

Solution

(C) The given equations of the sides are $x=-2, x=6, y=-2$ and $y=5$.
The vertices of the rectangle are $A(-2, -2)$,$B(6, -2)$,$C(6, 5)$,and $D(-2, 5)$.
The diagonal of the rectangle acts as the diameter of the circle.
Taking diagonal $AC$ with endpoints $A(-2, -2)$ and $C(6, 5)$,the equation of the circle in diameter form is given by:
$(x - x_1)(x - x_2) + (y - y_1)(y - y_2) = 0$
$(x - (-2))(x - 6) + (y - (-2))(y - 5) = 0$
$(x + 2)(x - 6) + (y + 2)(y - 5) = 0$
$x^2 - 6x + 2x - 12 + y^2 - 5y + 2y - 10 = 0$
$x^2 + y^2 - 4x - 3y - 22 = 0$
Solution diagram
199
DifficultMCQ
The sides of a rectangle are given by the equations $x=-2, x=4, y=-2$ and $y=5$. Then the equation of the circle,whose centre is the point of intersection of the diagonals,lying within the rectangle and touching only two opposite sides,is
A
$x^2+y^2+2x+3y+9=0$
B
$x^2+y^2-2x+3y+9=0$
C
$x^2+y^2+2x-3y-9=0$
D
$x^2+y^2-2x-3y-9=0$

Solution

(D) The rectangle is bounded by $x=-2, x=4, y=-2, y=5$. The vertices are $A(-2, -2), D(4, -2), B(4, 5), C(-2, 5)$.
The centre of the rectangle is the intersection of the diagonals,which is the midpoint of $AC$ or $BD$.
Centre $P = \left(\frac{-2+4}{2}, \frac{-2+5}{2}\right) = \left(1, \frac{3}{2}\right)$.
The width of the rectangle is $4 - (-2) = 6$ units,so the radius for touching vertical sides is $r_1 = 3$ units.
The height of the rectangle is $5 - (-2) = 7$ units,so the radius for touching horizontal sides is $r_2 = 3.5 = \frac{7}{2}$ units.
Case $1$: Radius $r = 3$. The equation is $(x-1)^2 + (y-1.5)^2 = 3^2 \implies x^2 - 2x + 1 + y^2 - 3y + 2.25 = 9 \implies x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 3y - 5.75 = 0$.
Case $2$: Radius $r = 3.5$. The equation is $(x-1)^2 + (y-1.5)^2 = (3.5)^2 \implies x^2 - 2x + 1 + y^2 - 3y + 2.25 = 12.25 \implies x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 3y - 9 = 0$.
Comparing with the options,the equation $x^2+y^2-2x-3y-9=0$ is present.
Thus,Option $(D)$ is correct.
Solution diagram
200
EasyMCQ
The abscissae of two points $A$ and $B$ are the roots of the equation $x^2+2ax-b^2=0$ and their ordinates are roots of the equation $y^2+2py-q^2=0$. Then the equation of the circle with $AB$ as diameter is given by
A
$x^2+y^2-2ax-2py+(b^2+q^2)=0$
B
$x^2+y^2-2ax-2py-(b^2+q^2)=0$
C
$x^2+y^2+2ax+2py+(b^2+q^2)=0$
D
$x^2+y^2+2ax+2py-(b^2+q^2)=0$

Solution

(D) Let $A \equiv (x_1, y_1)$ and $B \equiv (x_2, y_2)$.
According to the given condition,the roots of $x^2+2ax-b^2=0$ are $x_1, x_2$,so $x_1+x_2 = -2a$ and $x_1x_2 = -b^2$.
Similarly,the roots of $y^2+2py-q^2=0$ are $y_1, y_2$,so $y_1+y_2 = -2p$ and $y_1y_2 = -q^2$.
The equation of the circle with $A(x_1, y_1)$ and $B(x_2, y_2)$ as the endpoints of the diameter is given by $(x-x_1)(x-x_2) + (y-y_1)(y-y_2) = 0$.
Expanding this,we get $x^2 - x(x_1+x_2) + x_1x_2 + y^2 - y(y_1+y_2) + y_1y_2 = 0$.
Substituting the values,we get $x^2 - x(-2a) - b^2 + y^2 - y(-2p) - q^2 = 0$.
Therefore,the equation is $x^2+y^2+2ax+2py-(b^2+q^2) = 0$.

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