Q38 / 90 · JEE Main 2024 (31 Jan Shift 1) · Mathematics

If one of the diameters of the circle x2+y2-10x+4y+13=0 is a chord of another circle C, whose center is the point of intersection of the lines 2x+3y=12 and 3x-2y=5, then the radius of the circle C is

  • A
    20
  • B
    4
  • Correct answer
    C
    6
  • D
    32

Solution

Given,

S1≡x2+y2-10x+4y+13=0 with radius R=4 and its one diameter is chord of other circle S2 whose centre is given by intersection of 2x+3y=12 & 3x-2y=5 which is 3,2

Now, plotting the diagram we get,

Figure

Now, from above circle the distance between the centres is given by l=5-32+-2-22=20

Hence, radius of S2 will be, r2=202+42=20+16=36

⇒r=6

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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