Application of Derivatives 4 Question 41
43. For the circle , find the value of for which the area enclosed by the tangents drawn from the point to the circle and the chord of contact is maximum.
(2003, 2M)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 43. Maxima at
Solution:
- To maximise area of
, we know that, and , where
Put
At which
From Eq. (i),