Q39 / 105 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Mathematics · Circle

Let the points A:0,a, B:-2,0 and C:1,1 form an obtuse angled triangle (obtuse angled at angle A), then the complete set of values of a is

  • A
    -2,1
  • B
    -2,1-23
  • C
    -1,2
  • Correct answer
    D
    -1,2-23

Solution

0,a is a point that lies inside a circle whose end points of diameter are -2,0 and 1,1, but  does not lie on this diameter.
⇒0,a lies inside circle x+2x-1+yy-1=0
⇒0+20-1+aa-1<0
⇒a2-a-2<0⇒a-2a+1<0
⇒a∈-1,2
But a≠23 because at a=23
points 0,23,-2,0 & 1,1 are collinear
⇒a∈-1,2-23

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

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