Q44 / 66 · JEE Advanced 2007 (Paper 2) · Mathematics

Match the statements in Column I with the properties Column II. Figure

  • A
    A-p, r; B-p, q, s; C-q, r; D-q, s
  • B
    A-p; B-p, s; C-p; D-q, s
  • Correct answer
    C
    A-p, q; B-p, q; C-q, r; D-q, r
  • D
    A-r, s; B-q; C-p; D-p, q, s

Solution

(A) When two circles are intersecting they have a common normal and common tangent. (B) Two mutually extemal circles have a common normal and common tangent. (C) When one circle lies inside of other, then they have a common normal but no common tangent. (D) Two branches of a hyperbola have a common normal but no common tangent.

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

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