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41. In the diagram, DC is a diameter of the large circle centered at A, and AC is a diameter of the smaller circle
centered at B. if DE is tangent to the smaller circle at F and DC = 12 then the length of DE is -

(A) 8 2 (B) 16 (C) 9 2 (D) 10 2

42. If a circle passes through the point (a, b) and cuts the circle x2 + y2 = 4 orthogonally. Then the locus of its centre
is -
(A) 2ax + 2by + (a2 + b2 + 4) = 0 (B) 2ax + 2by – (a2 + b2 + 4) = 0
2 2
(C) 2ax – 2by + (a + b + 4) = 0 (D) 2ax – 2by – (a2 + b2 + 4) = 0

43. A variable circle passes through the fixed point A (p, q) and touches x-axis. The locus of the other end of the
diameter through A is -
(A) (x – p)2 = 4qy (B) (x – q)2 = 4py (C) (y – p)2 = 4qx (D) (y – q)2 = 4px

44. If the lines 2x + 3y + 1 = 0 and 3x – y – 4 = 0 lie along diameters of a circle of circumference 10, then the
equation of the circle is -
(A) x2 + y2 – 2x + 2y – 23 = 0 (B) x2 + y2 – 2x – 2y – 23 = 0
2 2
(C) x + y + 2x + 2y – 23 = 0 (D) x2 + y2 + 2x – 2y – 23 = 0

45. The intercept on the line y = x by the circle x2 + y2 – 2x = 0 is AB. Equation of the circle on AB as a diameter is
(A) x2 + y2 – x – y = 0 (B) x2 + y2 – x + y = 0
(C) x2 + y2 + x + y = 0 (D) x2 + y2 + x – y = 0

46. If the circles x2 + y2 + 2ax + cy + a = 0 and x2 + y2 – 3ax + dy – 1 = 0 intersect in two distinct point P and Q then
the line 5x + by – a = 0 passes through P and Q for-
(A) exactly one value of a (B) no value of a
(C) infinitely many values of a (D) exactly two values of a

47. A circle touches the x-axis and also touches the circle with centre at (0, 3) and radius 2. The locus of the centre
of the circle is-
(A) an ellipse (B) a circle (C) a hyperbola (D) a parabola

48. If a circle passes through the point (a,b) and cuts the circle x2 + y2 = p2 orthogonally, then the equation of the
locus of its centre is -
(A) x2 + y2 – 3ax – 4by + (a2+ b2 – p2) = 0 (B) 2ax + 2by – (a2- b2 + p2) = 0
(C) x2 + y2 – 2ax – 3by + (a2– b2 – p2) = 0 (D) 2ax + 2by – (a2+ b2 + p2) = 0

49. If the pair of lines ax2 + 2(a + b) xy+by2 = 0 lie along diameters of a circle and divide the circle into four sectors
such that the area of one of the sectors is thrice the area of another sector then.
(A)3a2 – 10ab + 3b2 = 0 (B) 3a2 – 2ab + 3b2 = 0
(C) 3a2 + 10ab + 3b2 = 0 (D) 3a2 + 2ab + 3b2 = 0

50. The radius of the circle, having centre at (2, 1), whose one of the chord is a diameter of the circle
x2 + y2 – 2x – 6y + 6 = 0.
(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 3

51. A circle is given by x2 + (y–1)2 =1, another circle C touches it externally and also the x-axis, then the locus of its
centre is
(A) {(x, y) : x2 = 4y}  {(x, y) : y  0} (B) {(x, y) : x2 + (y – 1)2 = 4}  {x, y) : y  0}
(C) {(x, y) : x = y}  {(0, y) : y  0}
2
(D) {(x, y) : x2 = 4y} {(0, y) : y  0}
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REASONING TYPE
52. Consider the lines L : (k + 7)x – (k – 1)y – 4(k – 5) = 0 where k is a parameter
and the circle C : x2 + y2 + 4x + 12y – 60 = 0.
Statement-1 : Every member of L intersects the circle 'C' at an angle of 90°.
because
Statement-2 : Every member of L is tangent to the circle C.
(A)Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true ; statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1.
(B)Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true ; statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

53. Statement-1 : Consider two circles

S1≡ x2 + y2 – 6x – 8y – 651 = 0 and S2  x2 + y2 + 2x + 6y – 159 = 0.
If S1 + S2 = 0 and S1 – S2 = 0 intersect each other orthogonally then product of possible values of  is 4.
because
Statement-2 : If two circles S  x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0 and S'  x2 + y2 + 2x + 6y – 159 = 0.
If S1 + S2 = 0 and S1 – S2 = 0 intersect each other orthogonally then product of possible values of  is 4.
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true ; statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true ; statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

54. Let A(x1, y1), B(x2, y2) and C(x3, y3) are the vertices of a triangle ABC.
Statement-1 : If angle C is obtuse then the quantity (x3 – x1)(x3 – x2) + (y3 – y1)(y3 – y2) is negative.
because
Statement-2 : Diameter of a circle subtends obtuse angle at any point lying inside the semicircle.
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true ; statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true ; statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

[LINKED COMPREHENSION TYPE]

Paragraph for question Nos. 55 and 56
Consider the circle S : x2 + y2 – 4x – 1 = 0 and the line L : y = 3x – 1. If the line L cuts the circle at A & B
55. Three distinct lines are drawn in a plane. Suppose there exist exactly n circles in the plane tangent toall the
three lines, then the possible values of n is/are
(A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 4

56. Consider the circles S1 : x2 + y2 + 2x + 4y + 1 = 0, S2 : x2 + y2 – 4x + 3 = 0 & S3 : x2 + y2 + 6y + 5 = 0

Which of this following statements are correct ?
(A) Radical centre of S1, S2 and S3 lies in 1st quadrant.
(B) Radical centre of S1, S2 and S3 lies in 4th quadrant.
(C) Radius of the circle intersecting S1, S2 and S3 orthogonally is 1.
(D) Circle orthogonal to S1, S2 and S3 has its x and y intercept equal to zero.

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57. A circle passes through the points (–1, 1), (0, 6) and (5, 5). The point(s) on this circle, the tangent(s) at which
is/are parallel to the straight line joining the origin to its centre is/are :
(A) (1, –5) (B) (5, 1) (C) (–5, –1) (D) (–1, 5)
58. If a circle passes through P(0,1), Q(0,9) and touches the x-axis, then which of the following statement(s) is/are
TRUE ?
(A) Centers of circles are (±3, ±5) (B) Equation of one of their direct common tangent is y = 10
(C) Radii of both the circle is 5. (D) Length of common chord of circle is 8.
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59. The circles x2 + y2 + 2x + 4y – 20 = 0 and x2 + y2 + 6x – 8y + 10 = 0
(A) are such that the number of common tangents on them is 2.
(B) are not orthogonal.
(C) are such that the length of their common tangent is 5(12/5)1/4.
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(D) are such that the length of their common chord is 5 .
2
60. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect ?
(A) Two circles always have a unique common normal.
(B) Radical axis is always perpendicular bisector to the line joining the centres of two circles.
(C) Radical axis is nearer to the centre of circle of smaller radius.
(D) Two circles always have a radical axis.

61. Consider the circles C1 : x2 + y2 – 4x + 6y + 8 = 0 and C2 : x2 + y2 – 10x – 6y + 14 = 0

Which of the following statement(s) hold good in respect of C1 and C2 ?
(A) C1 and C2 are orthogonal
(B) C1 and C2 touch each other
(C) Radical axis between C1 and C2 is also one of their common tangent.
(D) Middle point of the line joining the centres of C1 and C2 lies on their radical axis.

SUBJECTIVE
62. Find the locus of the mid point of the chord of a circle x2 + y2 = 4 such that the segment intercepted by the
chord on the curve x2 – 2x – 2y = 0 subtends a right angle at the origin.

63. Find the equation of the largest circle passing through the point (1, 1) and (2, 2) and which does not cross the
boundaries of the first quadrant.

64. Find the equation of the circle passing through the three points (4, 7), (5, 6) and (1, 8). Also find the
coordinates of the point of intersection of the tangents to the circle at the points where it is cut by the straight
line 5x + y + 17 = 0.

65. Show that the equation of a straight line meeting the circle x2 + y2 = a2 in two points at equal distances 'd' from
a point (x1 , y1) on its circumference is xx1 + yy1– a2 + (d2/ 2) = 0.

66. Let S : x2 + y2 – 8x – 6y + 24 = 0 be a circle and O is the origin. Let OAB is the line intersecting the circle at A and
B. On the chord AB a point P is taken .The locus of the point P in each of the following cases.
(i) OP is the arithmetic mean of OA and OB
(ii) OP is the geometric mean of OA and OB
(iii) OP is the harmonic mean between OA and OB

67. A circle x2 + y2 + 4x – 2 2 y + c = 0 is the director circle of circle S1 and S1 is the director circle of S2 and so on.
If the Sum of radii of all these circles is 2, then the value of c is equal to n , where n  N. Find the value of n.

68. A rhombus ABCD has sides of length 10. A circle with centre 'A' passes through C (the opposite
vertex) likewise, a circle with centre B passes through D. If the two circles are tangent to each other , find the
area of the rhombus.

69. An isosceles right angled triangle whose sides are 1, 1, 2 lies entirely in the first quadrant with theends of
the hypotenuse on the coordinate axes. If it slides prove that the locus of its centroid is
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(3x – y)2 + (x – 3y)2 =
9

70. The radical axis of the circles x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0 and 2x2 + 2y2 + 3x + 8y + 2c = 0 touches
the circle x² + y² + 2x – 2y + 1 = 0. Show that either g = 3/4 or f = 2.