Let a circle C touch the lines L1 : 4x – 3y +K1 = 0 and L2 : 4x – 3y + K2 = 0, K1, K2∈R. If a line passing through the centre of the circle C intersects L1 at (–1, 2) and L2 at (3, –6), then the equation of the circle C is :
(x – 1)2 + (y – 2)2 = 4
(x + 1)2 + (y – 2)2 = 4
(x – 1)2 + (y + 2)2 = 16
(x – 1)2 + (y – 2)2 = 16
The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Co-ordinate of centre,
\(C=(\frac {3+(−1)}{2},\frac {−6+2}{2})\)
\(C = (1,−2)\)
L1 is passing through A,
–4 – 6 + K1 = 0
K1 = 10
L2 is passing through B,
12 + 18 + K2 = 0
K2 = –30
Equation of L1: 4x – 3y + 10 = 0
Equation of L1: 4x – 3y – 30 = 0
Diameter of circle
=\(|\frac {10+30}{\sqrt {4^2+(−3)^2}}|=8\)
So, The radius = 4
Equation of circle (x – 1)2 + (y + 2)2 = 16
Hence, the correct option is (C): (x – 1)2 + (y + 2)2 = 16
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Circle
A circle can be geometrically defined as a combination of all the points which lie at an equal distance from a fixed point called the centre. The concepts of the circle are very important in building a strong foundation in units likes mensuration and coordinate geometry. We use circle formulas in order to calculate the area, diameter, and circumference of a circle. The length between any point on the circle and its centre is its radius.
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