Circle 5 Question 2

2. The sum of the squares of the lengths of the chords intercepted on the circle, x2+y2=16, by the lines, x+y=n,nN, where N is the set of all natural numbers, is

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(a) 320

(b) 105

(c) 160

(d) 210

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 2. (d)

Solution:

  1. Given equation of line is x+y=n,nN

and equation of circle is x2+y2=16

Now, for intercept, made by circle (ii) with line (i)

d<4n2<4

[d= perpendicular distance from (0,0) to the line x+y=n and it equal to |0+0n|12+12=n2

n<42

nN, so n=1,2,3,4,5

Clearly, length of chord AB=242d2

=216n22d=n2

Sum of square of all possible lengths of chords (for n=1,2,3,4,5 )

=4(16×5)12(12+22+32+42+52)=32025(6)(11)6=320110=210



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