Circle 2 Question 1
1. If the circles and , intersect at the points and , then the line passes through and , for
(2019 Main, 10 April I)
(a) no values of
(b) exactly one value of
(c) exactly two values of
(d) infinitely many values of
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 1. (a)
Solution:
- Equation of given circles
On subtracting Eq. (ii) from Eq. (i), we get
Eq. (iii) represents equation of common chord as it is given that circles (i) and (ii) intersects each other at points
Since, line
and
[equating second and third terms]