Q58 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (29 Jul Shift 2) · Mathematics

Let AB be a chord of length 12 of the circle
x-22+y+12=1694
If tangents drawn to the circle at points A and B intersect at the point P, then five times the distance of point P from chord AB is equal to _____.

Correct answer: 72

Solution

Plotting the diagram of given value we have,

Figure

Now given, radius =1694=132

Now by diagram M is the midpoint of AB so, AM=6

Now in ∆AMP,  PM=6cotθ

And in ∆OAM

sin90°-θ=6132

⇒cosθ=1213

PM=6×125=725

⇒5PM=72

Hence, the correct answer is 72.

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