JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Conic Sections Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Conic Sections

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    The line \[y=mx+c\] intersects the circle \[{{x}^{2}}+{{y}^{2}}={{r}^{2}}\] at the two real distinct points if

    A) \[-r\sqrt{1+{{m}^{2}}}<c<r\sqrt{1+{{m}^{2}}}\]

    B) \[-r<c<r\]

    C) \[-r\sqrt{1-{{m}^{2}}}<c<r\sqrt{1+{{m}^{2}}}\]

    D) None of these

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] Given line is \[y=mx+c\]                    ? (1) and the given circle is \[{{x}^{2}}+{{y}^{2}}={{r}^{2}}\]     ? (2) Solving (1) and (2), we get \[(1+{{m}^{2}}){{x}^{2}}+2mcx+{{c}^{2}}-{{r}^{2}}=0\]                      ?. (3) For two real distinct points of intersection, both the roots of (3) must be real distinct. \[\therefore \,\,\,\,\,4{{m}^{2}}{{c}^{2}}-4(1+{{m}^{2}})({{c}^{2}}-{{r}^{2}})>0\] \[\Rightarrow {{c}^{2}}<{{r}^{2}}(1+{{m}^{2}})\Rightarrow \] \[-r\sqrt{1+{{m}^{2}}}<c<\sqrt{1+{{m}^{2}}}\]


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