Q58 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (29 Jul Shift 2) · Mathematics
Let be a chord of length of the circle
If tangents drawn to the circle at points and intersect at the point , then five times the distance of point from chord is equal to _____.
If tangents drawn to the circle at points and intersect at the point , then five times the distance of point from chord is equal to _____.
Correct answer: 72
Solution
Plotting the diagram of given value we have,
Now given, radius
Now by diagram is the midpoint of so,
Now in ,
And in
Hence, the correct answer is 72.
