QUESTION ON

CIRCLES
(SESSION 2013-14)
 [STRAIGHT OBJECTIVE TYPE]
Q.56 The radius of the circle S2 which intersects the circle S1 : x2 + y2 = 4 orthogonally and line x = 1 is the
common chord of both the circles is
(A) 4 (B) 3 (C*) 2 3 (D) 2
2 2
[Sol.56/cir/SC S1 : x + y – 4 = 0
y
Centre of the circle S2 is (, 0) and radius is (  1)2  3 (1, 3 )
S2 : (x – )2 + y2 = ( – 1)2 + 3
S2 : x2 + y2 – 2x + 2 – 4 = 0
Now, S1 and S2 are orthogonal x
2 (, 0)
 2 × 0 (–) + 2 × 0 × 0 = – 4 + 2 – 4
=4
x=1
 Radius of S2 is = (4  1)2  3 = 2 3 ] [21-04-2013, CC JEE Adv, P-1]

Q.57 In triangle ABC, the equation of side BC is x – y = 0. If circumcentre and orthocentre of the triangle
ABC are (2, 3) and (5, 8) respectively, then the equation of circle circumscribing the triangleABC is
(1) x2 + y2 – 4x – 6y – 17 = 0 (2*) x2 + y2 – 4x – 6y – 27 = 0
(3) x2 + y2 – 4x – 6y – 7 = 0 (4) x2 + y2 – 4x – 6y – 37 = 0
[Sol.57/cir/SC

re)
circumcentre ort hocent y=x
(
(2,3) H
(5,8)
B C

(8, 5)

R= (8  2)2  (5  3) 2 = 40
 The equation of circumcircle of ABC is (x – 2)2 + (y – 3)2 = 40
 x2 + y2 – 4x – 6y – 27 = 0 Ans. ] [13th, 02-03-2014, Main]

Q.59 Three congruent circles each of radius r is inscribed in a bigger circle of radius 1, so that every circle is
tangent to every other circle. Then the value of r is equal to
(1) 2 – 3 (2*) 2 3 – 3 (3) 2 3 – 2 (4) 3 2
[Sol.59/cir/SC 1 = CC2 + r = CC1 + r = CC3 + r
2r
CC1 = CC2 = CC3 =
3
C1 r r C
2
 2  r r
1=r  1 r r
 3 
C3
3
 r= = 3 (2 – 3 ) = 2 3 – 3. ] [13th, 09-03-2014, Main]
2 3

circles [2]
Q.60 The length of the common chord of the circles x2 + y2 = 4 and x2 + y2 – 6x + 2 = 0, is
(1) 3 (2*) 2 3 (3) 1 (4) 2

A (1, 3 )
=2 r2  7
r1
C1 C2
[Sol.60/cir/SC (0, 0) (3, 0) ] [13th, 09-03-2014, Main]

B (1, 3 )

Q.6262/cir/SC The radii of 2 circles are 7 and 2. If the distance between their centers is 13, then the length of
their common external tangent, is
25 23
(1) 10 3 (2) (3*) 12 (4)
2 2
[12th, 06-12-2013, MT-2]

Q.63 The circle passing through (1, – 2) and touching the x-axis at (3, 0) also passes through the point
(1) (– 5, 2) (2) (2 , – 5) (3*) (5, – 2) (4) (– 2, 5)
y

(0, 0) (3, 0)
[Sol.63/cir/SC x

(1, –2)

 Equation of required circle is (x – 3)2 + y2 + y = 0

As, (1, –2) satisfy it, so 4 + 4 = 2   = 4
 The equation of circle is x2 + y2 – 6x + 4y + 9 = 0
Clearly, (5, –2) satisfy it. ] [12th, 22-12-2013, MT-5]

Q.65 Let P (3, 3) and Q (2, 1) be two points and the straight lines PQ and QR are equally inclined to the
circle x2 + y2 = 5, then equation of the line QR is
(1) 2x – 11y = 15 (2*) 2x + 11y = 15 (3) 2x + 11y + 15 = 0 (4) 11x – 2y = 15
[Sol.65/cir/SC PQ and QR making same angles with the tangent line at Q(2, 1)

1 1
m 2
2 2 P(3, 3)
 1 =
Q(2, 1)
1 
1 m · 1 2 ·
2 2 

2m  1 3 2 R
=  m = 2 or
m2 4 11
2
Equation of QR is, y – 1 = (x – 2)
11
2x + 11y = 15 ] [12th, 19-01-2014, MT-7]

circles [3]
Q.66 If the pair of tangents are drawn from origin O to the circle x2 + y2 – 6x – 8y + 21 = 0, meets the circle
at Aand B, then the length of AB is

4 17 21
(1) 11 21(2*) (3) (4)
5 3 5
[Sol.66/cir/SC Equation of chord of contact AB is
3x + 4y – 21 = 0 A

4 2
 CM = M C(3, 4)
5 O
(0,0)
2
 AM = 4  CM 2 = 21
5 B

4
 AB = 21 . Ans. ] [12th, 02-02-2014, MT-8]
5
Q.174 Locus of the point of intersection of the pair of perpendicular tangents to the circles
x2 + y2 = 1 and x2 + y2 = 7 is the director circle of the circle with radius.
(A) 2 (B*) 2 (C) 2 2 (D) 4
[Sol.174/cir/SC h2 + k2 = 1 + 7 [11th, 27-01-2008]
 locus of the point P is
x2 + y2 = 8
This is the director circle of circle x2 + y2 = 4
 x2 + y2 = 8 is director circle of a circle with radius = 2. ]
[11th, 08-12-2013, P-1]

x 1 y  2 x 1 y  2
Q.230 If tangents are drawn from any point on the curve  = 6 to the curve  =3
cos  sin  cos  sin 
where  and  are parameters then acute angle between tangents is
  2 5
(A) (B*) (C) (D)
6 3 3 6
[Sol.230/cir/SC From the figure
1
tan  = 3 3
3 3

 6
=
6

 2 = Ans.] [21-04-2013, CC JEE Adv, P-2]
3

Q.231 If the circle x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy = 0 bisect the circumferences of circles x2 + y2 – 6x – 8y + 14 = 0 and
x2 + y2 + 2x – 4y + 2 = 0 then | f | + | g | is equal to
(A) 1 (B) 2 (C*) 5 (D) 3
[Sol.231/cir/SC Since circle x + y + 2gx + 2fy = 0 bisect the circumference of given two circle common
2 2

chord will pass through centre of given circle

S1  x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy = 0
S2  x2 + y2 – 6x – 8y + 14 = 0
S3  x2 + y2 + 2x – 4y + 2 = 0
Common chord S1 – S2 = 0 will satisfy (3, 4) gives 3g + 4f + 18 = 0 ... (i)
circles [4]
 Similarly S1 – S3 = 0 will satisfy (–1, 2)
gives g – 2f – 4 = 0 .... (ii)
Solve (i) and (ii) gives g = –2, f = –3
 | f | + | g | = 5 Ans. ] [05-05-2013, CC JEE Adv, P-1]

Q.232 If length of smallest and longest chord of circle x2 + y2 – 4x – 2y – 20 = 0 passing through (5, 1) is s and
l respectively then (s + l) is equal to
(A) 12 (B) 14 (C) 16 (D*) 18
[Sol.232/cir/SC AM = CA 2  CM  = 25  9 = 4 B A

r=5
 AB = 8 = smallest chord through M = s
C(2, 1)

and longest chord through M = diameter of circle = 10 = l

 s + l = 18 Ans.] [05-05-2013, CC JEE Adv, P-1]

Q.233 LetABCD be a square of side length 2. Let E be the middle point of the
segment CD. The radius 'r' of the circle inscribed in ABE, is
5 1 5 1 3 5 1
(1*) (2) (3) (4)
2 2 4 4
[Sol.233/cir/SCh = 2; b = 2;  = 2
 2·2 2
 r= = =
s 2 52 5 1

5 1
 r= ] [12th, 14-07-2013, Main]
2

Q.234 If centre of the circle which cuts each of the three circles x2 + y2 = 4, (x – 1)2 + y2 = 4 and
x2 + (y – 2)2 = 4 orthogonally is (xc, yc), then xc : yc is equal to
(A) 2 : 1 (B*) 1 : 2 (C) 4 : 1 (D) 1 : 4
[Sol.234/cir/SC Given,
x2 + y2 = 4 …….(1)
2 2
(x – 1) + y = 4 …….(2)
x2 + (y – 2)2 = 4 …….(3)
1
The radical axis of (1) & (2) is x = .
2
The radical axis of (1) & (3) is y = 1.
1 
 The centre of required circle is (xc, yc)   , 1 . Ans.] [12th, 21-07-2013, P-1]
2 

Q.235 If a circle C passing through (4, 0) touches the circle x2 + y2 + 4x – 6y = 12 externally at a

point (1, – 1), then the radius of circle C is equal to
(1) 57 (2) 4 (3) 2 5 (4*) 5

circles [5]
[Sol.235/cir/SC

x2 + y2 + 4x – 6y = 12 3x – 4y – 7 = 0
Centre
(–2, 3) (4, 0)
R=5 (1, –1)
Centre x2 + y2 – 8x + 10y + 16 = 0
(4, –5)

The equation of circle touching 3x – 4y = 7 at (1, –1) is

(x – 1)2 + (y + 1)2 +  (3x – 4y – 7) = 0
As (4, 0) satisfying it, so  = –2. ] [12th, 15-08-2013, Main]

Q.236 Consider two sets

A = {(x, y) | x2 + y2 = 4} and
B = {(x, y) | (x – 3)2 + (y – 4)2 = r2}
If the intersection of sets A and B has only one element, then the sum of all possible values of r is
(A*) 10 (B) 7 (C) 4 (D) 3
[Sol.236/cir/SC S1 : x2 + y2 = 4
S2 : x2 + y2 – 6x – 8y + 25 – r2 = 0
C1 : (0, 0) and r1 = 2
C2 : (3, 4) and r2 = r
and C1C2 = 5
If r + 2 = 5  r = 3
If 5 = | r – 2 |  r = 2 ± 5  r = 7
 Sum = 10. Ans.] [12th, 25-08-2013, P-1]

Q.237 A point on the curve 4x2 + 9y2 = 36, where the normal is parallel to the line 4x – 2y = 5 is
8 9  9 8 9 8 8 9
(1)  ,  (2)  ,  (3*)  ,  (4)  , 
5 5   5 5 5 5 5 5
[Sol.237/cir/SC Let P(x1, y1) on the curve.
9 y1
Now, =2  9y1 = 8x1 .....(1) and 4x12 + 9y12 = 36 .....(2)
4 x1

 From (1) and (2), we get P 9 , 8  ] [12th, 22-09-2013, Main]

5 5

Q.238 If two vertices of an equilateral triangle are A(– a, 0) and B (a, 0), a > 0 and the third vertex C lies
above x-axis then the equation of the circumcircle of triangle ABC is
(1) x2 + y2 – 2ay = a2 (2) x2 + y2 – 3 ay = a2
(3*) 3x2 + 3y2 – 2 3 ay = 3a2 (4) 3x2 + 3y2 – 2ay = 3a2
AB 2a y
[Sol.238/cir/SC Here, = 2R  R = (circumradius)
sin 60 º 3 C

Also, length of altitude from C on AB = a 3 . P (Circumcentre)

2a a (–a, 0)A O (0, 0) B(a, 0) x

So, OP = a 3 – = .
3 3
circles [6]
AB = 2a
  a 
 Circumcentre   0, 
 3
2
 a  4a 2
The equation of circumcircle of ABC, is (x – 0)2 + y  =
 3 3
3x2 + 3y2 – 2 3 ay = 3a2 ] [12th, 22-09-2013, Main]

Q.239 If x2 + y2 = 25 and the expression ( x  6) 2  ( y  8) 2  ( x  9) 2  ( y  12) 2 assumes its

maximum value at (x, y)  (a, b) then |a| + |b| is equal to

(1) 4 (2*) 7 (3) 9 (4) 11
[Sol.239/cir/SC | PA – PB |  AB, where A (6, 8), B (9, 12) and P (x, y) be any point on x2 + y2 = 25.
So, | PA – PB | = AB  P, A, B are collinear points.
 P(3, 4) or (– 3, – 4). ] [12th, 27-10-2013, Main]

Q.323 If ax2 + by2 – 2x + cy = 11 (a, b, c  R) is the locus of centre of circles whose radius is 5 and
bisect the circumference of circle x2 + y2 – 2x – 4y = 4, then the value of (a + b + c) is equal to
(A*) –2 (B) –4 (C) 4 (D) 6
[Sol.323/cir/SC Let the equation of circle be x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0 ……(1)
x2 + y2 – 2x – 4y = 4 ……(2)
Since, equation (1) bisect the circumference of the circle x2 + y2 – 2x – 4y = 4.
Hence, 2 (g + 1) x + 2 (f + 2) y + c + 4 = 0 ……(3)
Centre (1, 2) lies on equation (3)
Hence, 2g + 4f + c + 14 = 0
Also, g2 + f 2 – c = 24
Hence, g2 + f 2 + 2g + 4f = 11
 locus is x2 + y2 – 2x – 4y = 11
Hence, a = 1, b = 1, c = – 4  (a + b + c) = – 2. Ans.]
Aliter:
We have, (h – 1)2 + (k – 2)2 = 16 (Using pythagoraus theorem)
h2 + k2 – 2h – 4k = 11
So, locus of (h, k) is x2 + y2 – 2x – 4y = 11. ] [11th, 02-02-2014, UT]

Q.324 If the centre (a, b) of smallest circle passing through origin lies on y = x + 1, then the value of (a + b) is
(1) –1 (2*) 0 (3) 2 (4) –2
[Sol.324/cir/SC Let circle be (x – )2 + (y – 1 – )2 = r2
2
 2 1  1 
passes (0, 0) r2 = 2 + (1 + )2 = 22 + 2 + 1 = 2       = 2     
 2  2 2
1 1
 2
rmin = at  = –
2 2
 centre (–1/2, 1/2). ] [13th, 09-02-2014, Main]

circles [7]
Q.325 Let S1  x2 + y2 + 6x + 8 = 0 and S2  x2 + y2 – 4x = 0 are two circles. Locus of the centre of a variable
circle which touches externally S1 and S2, is a hyperbola whose eccentricity is
(1) 2 (2) 3 (3) 4 (4*) 5
[Sol.325/cir/SC CC1 = r + 1
C1 C2
CC2 = r + 2 (–3,0) 1 (2, 0)
2
—————
CC2 – CC1 = 1 r r

(h, k)
 2a = 1

 2ae = 5  e = 5. ] [13th, 09-02-2014, Main]

Q.326 The length of greatest common tangent to the circles x2 + y2 = 4 and x2 + y2 – 12x + 27 = 0, is
(1) 5 (2) 11 (3) 27 (4*) 35
[Sol.326/cir/SC x2 y2
+ = 4; centre (0, 0) and r1 = 2
2 2
x + y – 12x + 27 = 0; centre (6, 0) and r2 = 3
y

x
(0, 0) (3, 0) (6, 0) (9, 0)

Lexternal = 36  1 = 35
and Linternal = 36  25 = 11 ] [11th, 23-02-2014, Main]

Q.327 From the point P(4, 0) tangents PA and PB are drawn to the circle x 2 + y2 = 4.
If point Q lies on the circle, then the maximum area of QAB is
(1) 2 3 (2*) 3 3 (3) 4 3 (4) 5 3
[Sol.327/cir/SC [11th, 23-02-2014, Main]
y

P(4, 0)
(0, 0) M
x
Q
(–2,0)
B
x=1

Area (QAB)max =
1
2
1
2
 
(AB)(QM) = 2 3 (3) = 3 3 (square units) ]

Q.328 Suppose two perpendicular tangents can be drawn from the origin to the circle
x2 + y2 – 6x – 2cy + 17 = 0, for some real c, then |c| is equal to
(1) 0 (2) 3 (3*) 5 (4) 17
[Sol.328/cir/SC As 2 2 2
O(0, 0) lies on (x – 3) + (y – c) = 2(9 + c – 17)
 9 + c = 18 + 2c2 – 34  c2 = 25  |c| = 5
2 ] [11th, 23-02-2014, Main]
circles [8]
Q.329 If the line 2x + 3y = 3 intersects the circle x2 + y2 – 4 = 0 at A and B and M(, ) is point

of intersection of the tangents at A and B, then is equal to

2 3 4 3
(1*) (2) (3) (4)
3 4 3 2
[Sol.329/cir/SC The equation of chord of contact is
x + y = 4 ……(1) 2x + 3y = 3
Also, 2x + 3y = 3 ……(2)
  4 x2 + y2 = 4
  
2 3 3
(, )
 8 
 M    ,   4 ] [11th, 23-02-2014, Main]
 3 

Q.330 If locus of centre of circle which cuts the circles x2 + y2 – 2x + 4y = 3 and x2 + y2 + 7x – 3y – 1 = 0

orthogonally, is lx + my + 4 = 0, then (l + m) is equal to
(1) 0 (2) 2 (3*) 4 (4) –2
[Sol.330/cir/SC The locus of centre of circle is the equation of radical axis of 2 given circles
 9x – 7y + 2 =0  18x – 14y + 4 = 0
 (l + m) = 18 + (–14) = 4 Ans.] [11th, 23-02-2014, Main]

Q.331 The minimum length of chord of the circle x2 + y2 + 2x + 2y = 7 which is passing through (1, 0) is
(1) 2 (2) 2 2 (3*) 4 (4) 4 2
[Sol.331/cir/SC

(–1, –1)
r=3
5
2 2
A M(1,0) B

 (AB)minimum = 4 ] [11th, 23-02-2014, Main]

Q.332 If circles (x – 3)2 + (y – 4)2 = 9 and (x – 7)2 + (y – 7)2 = 16 intersects at points A and B,
then area of quadrilateral C1A C2B is equal to (where C1 and C2 are centres of given circles)
(1) 6 (2*) 12 (3) 18 (4) 24
[Sol.332/cir/SC [11th, 23-02-2014, Main]
A

3 90° 4
C1 C2 (7,7)
(3,4)

1 
So, area of quadrialteral = 2 area (AC1C2) = 2  (3)(4)  = 12 square units. ]
2 
circles [9]
Q.333 If P(a, b) is centre and c is radius of circle (3x – 1)2 + (3y – 2)2 = 9, then the value of (a + b + c)
is equal to
(1*) 2 (2) 4 (3) 5 (4) 6
2 2
 1  2
[Sol.333/cir/SC We have,  x     y   = 1
 3  3

1 2
 P  ,  and radius = 1
3 3
1 2
So, (a + b + c) =  + 1 = 1 + 1 = 2. ] [11th, 23-02-2014, Main]
3 3

Q.334 The centre of the circle which is tangent to the line 4x + 3y = 4 at the point (4, – 4) and
whose centre is on the line x – y = 7, is
(A) (3, – 4) (B) (5, – 2) (C*) (0, – 7) (D) (8, 1)
[Sol.334/cir/SC Family of circles
(x – 4)2 + (y + 4)2 +  (4x + 3y – 4) = 0
or
x2 + y2 + 2x (2 – 4) + y (3 + 8) + (32 – 4) = 6
(a, b) x–y=7
  (3  8) 
Centre  (2   ), 
 2  4x + 3y = 4
3  8 (4, – 4)
Hence, 4 – 2 + =7 =2
2
Centre (0, – 7). Ans.

Aliter:
7) x–y=7
a–
(a,
m1 4x + 3y = 4
m2
(4, – 4)
m1m2 = – 1  a = 0. ] [11th, 23-02-2014, Adv.]

Q.335 Let y = x + c, (c  0) is a chord AB of the curve x2 + xy – y2 – x + 2y + 7 = 0. If c1 and c2

are real values of c for which OA and OB (where O is origin) are equally inclined to x-axis, then
(A) c1 + c2 = 1 (B*) c1 + c2 = 3 (C*) c1 c2 = –14 (D) c1 c2 = –11
y–x
[Sol.335/cir/SC We have,    1 ........(1)
 c 
2
y–x y–x y–x
Now on homogenising, we get x2 + xy – y2 – x  + 2y   +7   =0
 c   c   c 
As, m1 + m2 = 0 ........(2)
 Put coefficient of xy in equation (2) equal to zero.
c1
 2
c – 3c – 14 = 0 . ] [11th, 23-02-2014, Adv.]
c2

circles [10]
 [REASONING TYPE]
Q.2032820328/circle/AR Statement-1 : The only circle having radius 10 and a diameter along line
2x + y = 5 is x2 + y2 – 6x + 2y = 0.
Statement-2 : The line 2x + y = 5 is a normal to the circle x2 + y2 – 6x + 2y = 0.
(1*) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.
(2) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for statement-1.
(3) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(4) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
[12th, 29-12-2013, Main]

[COMPREHENSION TYPE]
Paragraph for question nos. 30404 to 30406
Let L1, L2 and L3 be the lengths of tangents drawn from a point P (h, k) to the circles x2 + y2 = 4,
x2 + y2 – 4x = 0 and x2 + y2 – 4y = 0 respectively. If L14 = L22 L32 + 16 then locus of P are
the curves, C1 (straight line) and C2 (circle).
Q.30404 Straight line which intersects both the curves C1 and C2 orthogonally, is
(A) x + y = 0 (B) x – y – 2 = 0 (C) x + y + 2 = 0 (D*) x – y = 0
Q.30405 Circumcentre of the triangle formed by C1 and two other lines which are at an angle of 45° with
C1 and tangent to the circle C2, is
(A) (1, 1) (B*) (0, 0) (C) (–1, –1) (D) (2, 2)
Q.30406 If S1, S2 and S3 are three circles congruent to C2 and touches both the curves C1 and C2, then
the area of triangle formed by joining centres of the circles S1, S2 and S3, is
(A) 2 (B) 4 (C*) 8 (D) 16
[Sol.30404-405-406/cir Clearly, L1 = h 2  k 2  4 , L2 = h 2  k 2  4h , L3 = h 2  k 2  4k
Now, L14 = L22 L32 + 16 (Given) [13th, 26-12-2010, P-1]
(h2 + k2 – 4)2 = (h2 + k2 – 4h) (h2 + k2 – 4k) + 16
 (h2 + k2)2 – 8(h2 + k2) + 16 = (h2 + k2)2 – 4(h2 + k2) (h + k) + 16hk + 16
 8(h + k)2 – 4(h2 + k2) (h + k) = 0 Y
 4 (h + k) [h2 + k2 – 2(h + k)] = 0
So, locus of P (h, k) are (1, 1)
C = 0 2
2 2 2
C1 : x + y = 0 and C2 : x + y – 2x – 2y = 0 Ans.] X
O
0

(i) From the figure it is clear that straight line

=

 C1 : x + y = 0
y
–
x

which intersects both the curves orthogonally is, x – y = 0.

Y Q
P
45°  C 2:x +y –2x–2y=0
2 2

(ii)  PQR is required triangle which is right angled isosceles

triangle and its circumcentre is (0, 0). O
X Ans.
(0, 0) C1 :
x +y 45°
=0
R

 S1 = 0
A
r

(iii) Area of the ABC =

1
2
× (4r) × (2r) = 4r2 = 4  2 2 = 8. r
r
r

r X ]
B C
S3 = 0   S2 = 0
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 Paragraph for question nos. 30473 to 30475
Consider the family of circles S = 0 which passes through points A(3, 7) and B(6, 5).
Also, let C : x2 + y2 – 4x – 6y – 3 = 0 be another circle.

Q.30473 The member of family of circles S = 0 which cuts chord of maximum length on the given circle
C is x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0, then (2g + c – f ) is equal to
(A) 1 (B) 0 (C) –1 (D*) –3

Q.30474 If the member of family of circles S = 0 whose centre lies on line y = x, cuts intercept of length
L on x-axis, then L is equal to
11 9
(A) (B*) 11 (C) 9 (D)
2 2

Q.30475 The chord cut off by any member of family of circle S = 0 on circle C always passes through
a fixed point (, ), then ( + 3) is equal to
(A) 20 (B) 23 (C*) 25 (D) 27
[Sol.30473-74-75/cir The equation of family of circles is
x y 1
(x – 3)(x – 6) + (y + 7) (y – 5) +  3 7 1 = 0
6 5 1
 S : (x2 + y2 – 9x – 12y + 53) + (2x + 3y – 27) = 0
Also, C : x2 + y2 – 4x – 6y – 3 = 0

(i) The equation of radical axis (common chord) is

(5x + 6y – 56) –  (2x + 3y – 27) = 0
 (5 – 2)x + (6 – 3)y + (27 – 56) = 0
 Maximum length of chord  when chord is diameter.
So, centre (2, 3) satisfy the equation (i)  2(5 – 2) + 3(6 – 3) + (27 – 56) = 0
 14 = 28   = 2
 S : x2 + y2 – 5x – 6y – 1 = 0 Ans.

(ii) Centre on y = x
2  9 3  12
 =
2 2
 =3
So, S : x2 + y2 – 3x – 3y – 28 = 0
 Length of intercept on x-axis
9 2 121
= 2 g2  c = 2  28 = = 111 Ans.
4 2
(iii) Equation of common chord is
(5x + 6y – 56) –  (2x + 3y – 27) = 0
 Solving,
5x + 6y = 56 and 2x + 3y = 27
 x = 2, 3y = 23 ] [11th, 05-01-2014. P-1]

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 Paragraph for question nos. 30476 to 30478
The line y = hx + k intersects the curve C : x2 + y2 + 6x – 10y + 1 = 0 at the points A and B.
If the line segment AB subtends a right angle at origin then the locus of point P(h, k) is the curve
g(x, y) = 0.
Q.30476 The equation of curve g(x, y) = 0 is
(A) x2 + 2y2 – 6xy + 10y + 1 = 0 (B*) x2 + 2y2 – 6xy – 10y + 1 = 0
(C) x2 – 2y2 – 6xy + 10y + 1 = 0 (D) x2 – 2y2 – 6xy – 10y + 1 = 0

Q.30477 The line y = 1 intersects the curve g(x,y) = 0 at two points M and N. The minimum radius
of circle passing through M and N is
(A) 2 (B*) 4 (C) 6 (D) 8

Q.30478 Tangents drawn from the origin O(0, 0) the curve C : x2 + y2 + 6x – 10y + 1 = 0 touches the
curve C at the points G and D. The area of triangle GOD is equal to
31 13 34 33
(A) (B) (C) (D*)
33 34 33 34
[Sol.30476-77-78/cir [11th, 02-02-2014, UT]
(i) We have, x2 + y2 + 6x – 10y + 1 = 0 ....(1)
 y  hx 
Also,   =1 ....(2)
 k 
 We get (on homogenising)
2
 y  hx   y  hx  y  hx 
x2 y2
+ + 6x   – 10 y   + 1 ·   =0
 k   k   k 
Now, putting (coefficient of x2) + (coefficient of y2) = 0
We have locus of P(h, k) is
g (x, y)  x2 + 2y2 – 6xy – 10y + 1 = 0 .....(3)

(ii) Put y =1 in (3), we get x2 – 6x – 7 = 0

 M (–1, 1) and N(7, 1)
MN 64
So, minimum radius of circle = = = 4 Ans.
2 2

(iii)

R L3 33 (1) 3 33
So, area ( GOD) = = = (square units) Ans.]
R 2  L2 33  1 34

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 Paragraph for question nos. 30479 & 30480

Let A , B and C be three sets such that

 x y 
A = ( x , y)   5, where ' ' is perameter 
 cos  sin  
 x 3 y4 
B = ( x , y)   r
 cos  sin  

C = ( x , y) | ( x  3) 2  ( y  4) 2  R 2 
Q.30479 If A  C = A then minimum value of 'R' is
(A) 5 (B) 6 (C*) 10 (D) 11

Q.30480 If  is fixed and r varies and n(A  B) = 1 then sec  is equal to

5 5 5 5
(A) (B*) (C) (D)
4 4 3 3
[Sol.30479-80/cir
 x y 
A = ( x , y)   5, where ' ' is parameter
 cos  sin  
A is set of points which lie on the circle x + y = 25 C1
2 2

 x 3 y4 
B = ( x, y)   r
 cos  sin  
(3, 4)
If  varies and r is fixed then B is the
set of all points which lie on a circle  
(x – 3)2 + (y – 4)2 = r2 C2
and if  is fixed and r varies then B is the L
set of all points which lie on the straight line
L : y – 4 = tan  (x – 3).
 x y 
(i) A = ( x , y)   5, where ' ' is perameter 
 cos  sin  

C = ( x , y) | ( x  3) 2  ( y  4) 2  R 2 
If A C = A.
Both circles C1 and C2 must touch each other internally
 R must be 10.
(ii) If '' is fixed and 'r' varies and n (A  B) = 1
 circle C1 touches line L.
 = 90° + 
5
sec  = sec (90° + ) = – cosec =  ] [12th, 17-11-2013, P-2]
4

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 [MULTIPLE OBJECTIVE TYPE]
Q.40503 If the point P(2a + 1, a – 1) is an interior point of the smaller segment of the circle
2 2
x + y – 2x – 4y = 4 made by the chord x + y – 2 = 0, then set of values of a is contained in or equal to
 1  1   3 1 2
(A)  0,  (B*)  0,  (C*)  0,  (D)  , 
 2  2  4 3 3
[Sol.40503/cir/MORE Since B(2a + 1, a – 1) is interior point of circle,
 circle
so (2a + 1)2 + (a – 1)2 – 2 (2a + 1) – 4 (a – 1) – 4 < 0
6 (1, 2)
0<a< ................ (1) Centre
5
Also, given point (2a + 1, a – 1) lies on smaller segment P

made by the chord x + y – 2 = 0 on circle, so (2a + 1,  line

a – 1) and centre of circle (1, 2) will be on opposite
side of the line.
2
 (2a + 1) + (a – 1) – 2 < 0  a < ...........(2) [11th, 05-12-2010, P-1]
3
 From (1) and (2), we conclude that
 2
a   0, 3  Ans.] [11th, 08-12-2013, P-1]
 

Q.40517 If equation |x| + |y| = 2 represents a square ABCD (A and C lies on the x-axis) then equation
of a circle passing through the points A, C and P such that APC = 30° is
(A*) x2 + y2 – 4 3 y – 4 = 0 (B*) x2 + y2 + 4 3 y – 4 = 0
(C) x2 + y2 – 2 3 y – 4 = 0 (D) x2 + y2 + 2 3 y – 4 = 0
2 y
[Sol.40517/cir/MORE sin 30° = r=4
r P
30º

 = 16  4 = 2 3
(0, )
r
 Centre of the circle is (0, ±2 3 ) and radius is 4. 30º 60º
x
C(–2, 0) A(2, 0)
 Equation of the circle is (x – 0)2 + (y ± 2 3 )2 = 16

x2 + y2 ± 4 3 y + 12 = 16

 x2 + y2 ± 4 3 y – 4 = 0. Ans.]
[13th, 09-03-2014, Adv]

Q.8 The equation of circle with centre (4, 3) and touching the circle x2 + y2 = 1 can be
(A) x2 + y2  8x  6y  9 = 0 (B) x2 + y2  8x  6y + 11 = 0
(C*) x2 + y2  8x  6y  11 = 0 (D*) x2 + y2  8x  6y + 9 = 0
[Sol.40532/circle/MORE
Let the required circle be (x – 4)2 + (y – 3)2 = r2
Given circle is x2 + y2 = 1
Both the circles are touching each other
 c1c2 = r1r2 or c1c2 = |r1 – r2|
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 5=r+1 or 5 = |r – 1|
 r=4 r = 6, r = –4 (Rejected)
 (x – 4)2 + (y – 3)2 = 16 or (x – 4)2 + (y – 3)2 = 36 Ans. ]
[12th, 21-07-2013, P-2]

[MATCH THE COLUMN]

Q.92007 From any point P on the circle x2 + y2 = 1, tangents are drawn to a variable circle centered at
a variable point C(3 + cos , 4 + sin ). The tangents touches the variable circle at two variable points
A and B. C1 be the locus of point C.
Column-I Column-II
(A) Maximum value of diameter of circumcircle of PAB is (P) 4
(B) Minimum value of diameter of circumcircle of PAC is (Q) 5
(C) Number of common tangents that can be drawn on C1 (R) 7
and circle x2 + y2 = 1 is
(D) Length of direct common tangents on x2 + y2 = 1 and C1 is (S) 0
(T) 3
[Ans. (A) R; (B) T; (C) P; (D) Q ]
[Sol.92007/cirQuadrilateral PACB is cyclic and PC will be the diameter of anycircle passing through any of given
4 points.

Circle C1

(Locus of moving O2 P
point C) C O1
(3, 4) (0, 0)

B
x2 + y2 = 1
variable circle

 daimeter will be PC
Locus of C is (x – 3)2 + (y – 4)2 = 1  C1
 PC is the distance between two circle
maximum distanace will be O1O2 + r1 + r2 = 7
minimum distanace will be O1O2 – r1 – r2 = 3 ] [19-05-2013, CC JEE Adv, P-1]

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Q.92009 The circles x2 + y2 = 4 and x2 + y2 – 2x – 2y + 1 = 0 intersect at A and B, then
Column-I Column-II
7
(A) if ax + 2by = 5 is common chord of given circles, (P)
2
b 3
then   is equal to (Q)
a 4

5
(B) if  is acute angle between given circles then the (R)
3
value of cos  is equal to
1
(C) length of common tangent of given circles is equal to (S)
2
(D) diameter of smallest circle which is passing through
A and B is equal to (T) 1
[Ans. (A) S; (B) Q; (C) T; (D) P]
[Sol.92009/cir
x2 + y2 = 4; centre (0, 0) and radius = 2
x2 + y2 – 2x – 2y + 1 = 0
centre (1, 1) and radius = 1

(A) The equation of common chord is 2x + 2y = 5

 a = 2, b = 1
b 1
   = Ans.
a 2

 r2  r2  d2  4  1  2 3
(B) cos  =  1 2 =
 =
 2r1r2  2(1)(2) 4

(C) Length of common tangent = d 2  (r1  r2 ) 2 =  2 2

 (2  1)2 = 2  1 = 1 Ans.

(D)

25 2 7 7
= 2 4 = = . Ans.] [11th, 05-01-2014. P-1]
8 2 2 2

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 [SUBJECTIVE]
Q.50704 Let the variable line ax + by + c = 0, where a, b, c are in arithmetic progression be normal to
a family of circles. If r be the radius of the circle of the family which intersects the circle
x2 + y2 – 4x – 4y – 1 = 0 orthogonally, then find the value of r2.
[Ans.8]
[Sol.50704/cir/OMR As a, b, c are in A.P., so ax + by + c = 0 represents a family of lines passing through the fixed
point (1 ,–2). Since each member of the family is normal to a circle hence its centre must be (1, – 2).
So, the family of circles with centre (1, – 2) will be given by [13th, 10-10-2010, P-1]
(x – 1)2 + (y + 2)2 = r2  x2 + y2 – 2x + 4y + (5 – r2) = 0
And using condition of orthogonality, we get
2 [(–1) (– 2) + (2) (– 2)] = – 1 + 5 – r2  r2 = 8 Ans.]
[11th, 08-12-2013, P-1]

Q.50751 In a rectangle ABCD, the coordinates of A and B are (1, 2) and (3, 6) respectively. If one
of the diameter of circle circumscribing the rectangleABCD has equation 2x – y + 4 = 0 and the area
of rectangle is , then find the value of  – 7.
[Ans. 9]
62 4
[Sol.50751/cir/OMRmAB = = =2 D C
3 1 2
 2 24 
1 2x – y + 4 Centre  , 
mC'M = =0 5 5 
2 C´
1
 Equation of C'M is (y – 4) = (x – 2)
2 A M B
(1, 2) (3, 6)
 2y – 8 = – x + 2
 x + 2y = 10 …….(1)
Also, 2x – y = – 4 …….(2)
 From (1) and (2),we get
 2 24 
centre  , 
5 5 
Also, equation of AB is
(y – 2) = 2(x – 1)  2x – y = 0
4 24
2 
5 5  8 
 AD = 2 (C'M) = = 
5  5

Also, AB = 20 = 2 5

 
 8 
Area of rectangle = 2 5  
 = 16 Ans. ] [12th, 21-07-2013, P-1]
 5

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Q.50770 A circle of unit radius touches positive x and y axes. Two parallel tangents AB and DC
has slope –1 are drawn to the circle cutting x-axis at B and C and y-axis at A and D respectively.
If the area of trapezium ABCD is  m n  where m, n  N, then find the least value of (m + n)
y [Ans. 6]
[Sol.50770/cir/OMR Let tangent line be x + y = c
A×
|11 c |
Now, =1
2
c=2± 2
 A (0, 2 + 2 ), B (2 + 2 , 0), ×
(0, 1)× centre
C (2 – 2 , 0), D (0, 2 – 2 ). x y  2 2

=
(1, 1)
So, area of trapezium ABCD D× =
=
1
2
( 2)   
2 (2  2 )  2 · ( 2  2)  O ×
C× (1, 0) B×
x
(0,0) slope = – 1
 = 4 2 Ans.] [11th, 05-01-2014. P-1] slope = – 1
x y  2 2

Q.50771 If 8l 2  35m 2  36 lm  6l  12m  1  0 and the line lx + my + 1 = 0 touches a fixed circle

whose centre is () and radius is 'r' then find the value of ( – r).
[Ans. 8]
[Sol.50771/cir/OMR Applying, p=r

l  m  1
r
l 2  m2
l22 + m22 + 2lm + 1 + 2(l + m) = r2 (l2 + m2)
l2(2 – r2) + (2 – r2)m2 + 2lm + 2l + 2m + 1 = 0 ……(1)
2 2
8l + 35m + 36lm + 6l + 12m + 1 = 0 ……(2)
Comparing (1) and (2)
 = 3,  = 6 and r = 1 ] [12th, 26-12-2013, MT-6]

1 1
Q.50772 If two circles x2 + y2 + 2n1x + 2y + = 0 and x2 + y2 + n2x + n2y + n1 = intersects each
2 2
other orthogonally where n1, n2 are integers then find the number of possible ordered pairs (n1, n2).
[Ans. 0002]
n1
[Sol.50772/cir/OMR Using condition of orthogonality, wet get n1n2 + n2 = n1  n2 = 1  n
1

1
n2 = 1 – 1  n ( n1  – 1)
1

 (n1 = 0 , n2 = 0) and (n1 = – 2, n2 = 2). ] [11th, 02-02-2014, UT]

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