Circle · Mathematics · JEE Advanced
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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Let $P$ be the point on the parabola $y = x^2$ such that the slope of the tangent to the parabola at the point $P$ is $4$. Let $Q$ be the point in the first quadrant lying on the circle $x^2 + y^2 = 2$ such that the slope of the tangent to the circle at the point $Q$ is $-1$. Let $R$ be the point in the first quadrant lying on the ellipse $x^2 + 4y^2 = 8$ such that the slope of the tangent to the ellipse at the point $R$ is $-\frac{1}{2}$. Then the radius of the circle passing through the points $P, Q$ and $R$ is
JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 1 Online
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Let the straight line $y=2 x$ touch a circle with center $(0, \alpha), \alpha>0$, and radius $r$ at a point $A_1$. Let $B_1$ be the point on the circle such that the line segment $A_1 B_1$ is a diameter of the circle. Let $\alpha+r=5+\sqrt{5}$.
Match each entry in List-I to the correct entry in List-II.
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (P) $\alpha$ equals | (1) $(-2, 4)$ |
| (Q) $r$ equals | (2) $\sqrt{5}$ |
| (R) $A_1$ equals | (3) $(-2, 6)$ |
| (S) $B_1$ equals | (4) $5$ |
| (5) $(2, 4)$ |
The correct option is
JEE Advanced 2024 Paper 1 Online
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Consider M with $$r = {{1025} \over {513}}$$. Let k be the number of all those circles Cn that are inside M. Let l be the maximum possible number of circles among these k circles such that no two circles intersect. Then
JEE Advanced 2021 Paper 2 Online
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Consider M with $$r = {{({2^{199}} - 1)\sqrt 2 } \over {{2^{198}}}}$$. The number of all those circles Dn that are inside M is
JEE Advanced 2021 Paper 2 Online
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Consider a triangle $$\Delta$$ whose two sides lie on the x-axis and the line x + y + 1 = 0. If the orthocenter of $$\Delta$$ is (1, 1), then the equation of the circle passing through the vertices of the triangle $$\Delta$$ is
JEE Advanced 2021 Paper 1 Online
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A line y = mx + 1 intersects the circle $${(x - 3)^2} + {(y + 2)^2}$$ = 25 at the points P and Q. If the midpoint of the line segment PQ has x-coordinate $$ - {3 \over 5}$$, then which one of the following options is correct?
JEE Advanced 2019 Paper 1 Offline
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Let S be the circle in the XY-plane defined the equation x2 + y2 = 4.
Let E1E2 and F1F2 be the chords of S passing through the point P0 (1, 1) and parallel to the X-axis and the Y-axis, respectively. Let G1G2 be the chord of S passing through P0 and having slope$$-$$1. Let the tangents to S at E1 and E2 meet at E3, then tangents to S at F1 and F2 meet at F3, and the tangents to S at G1 and G2 meet at G3. Then, the points E3, F3 and G3 lie on the curve
Let E1E2 and F1F2 be the chords of S passing through the point P0 (1, 1) and parallel to the X-axis and the Y-axis, respectively. Let G1G2 be the chord of S passing through P0 and having slope$$-$$1. Let the tangents to S at E1 and E2 meet at E3, then tangents to S at F1 and F2 meet at F3, and the tangents to S at G1 and G2 meet at G3. Then, the points E3, F3 and G3 lie on the curve
JEE Advanced 2018 Paper 1 Offline
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A tangent PT is drawn to the circle $${x^2}\, + {y^2} = 4$$ at the point P $$\left( {\sqrt 3 ,1} \right)$$. A straight line L, perpendicular to PT is a tangent to the circle $${(x - 3)^2}$$ + $${y^2}$$ = 1
A common tangent of the two circles is
IIT-JEE 2012 Paper 2 Offline
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A tangent PT is drawn to the circle $${x^2}\, + {y^2} = 4$$ at the point P $$\left( {\sqrt 3 ,1} \right)$$. A straight line L, perpendicular to PT is a tangent to the circle $${(x - 3)^2}$$ + $${y^2}$$ = 1.
A possible equation of L is
IIT-JEE 2012 Paper 2 Offline
10
The locus of the mid-point of the chord of contact of tangents drawn from points lying on the straight line 4x - 5y = 20 to the circle $${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} = 9$$ is
IIT-JEE 2012 Paper 1 Offline
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The circle passing through the point (-1, 0) and touching the y-axis at (0, 2) also passes through the point.
IIT-JEE 2011 Paper 2 Offline
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Tangents drawn from the point P (1, 8) to the circle
$${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, - \,6x\, - 4y\, - 11 = 0$$
touch the circle at the points A and B. The equation of the cirumcircle of the triangle PAB is
$${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, - \,6x\, - 4y\, - 11 = 0$$
touch the circle at the points A and B. The equation of the cirumcircle of the triangle PAB is
IIT-JEE 2009 Paper 1 Offline
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Consider
$$\,{L_1}:\,\,2x\,\, + \,\,3y\, + \,p\,\, - \,\,3 = 0$$
$$\,{L_2}:\,\,2x\,\, + \,\,3y\, + \,p\,\, + \,\,3 = 0$$
$$\,{L_1}:\,\,2x\,\, + \,\,3y\, + \,p\,\, - \,\,3 = 0$$
$$\,{L_2}:\,\,2x\,\, + \,\,3y\, + \,p\,\, + \,\,3 = 0$$
where p is a real number, and $$\,C:\,{x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, + \,6x\, - 10y\, + \,30 = 0$$
STATEMENT-1 : If line $${L_1}$$ is a chord of circle C, then line $${L_2}$$ is not always a diameter of circle C
and
STATEMENT-2 : If line $${L_1}$$ is a diameter of circle C, then line $${L_2}$$ is not a chord of circle C.
IIT-JEE 2008 Paper 2 Offline
14
Equations of the sides QR, RP are
IIT-JEE 2008 Paper 1 Offline
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Points E and F are given by
IIT-JEE 2008 Paper 1 Offline
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The equation of circle C is
IIT-JEE 2008 Paper 1 Offline
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Let $$\mathrm{ABCD}$$ be a quadrilateral with area 18 , with side $$\mathrm{A B}$$ parallel to the side $$\mathrm{C D}$$ and $$\mathrm{A B}=2 \mathrm{CD}$$. Let $$\mathrm{AD}$$ be perpendicular to $$\mathrm{AB}$$ and $$\mathrm{CD}$$. If a circle is drawn inside the quadrilateral ABCD touching all the sides, then its radius is :
IIT-JEE 2007 Paper 2 Offline
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Match the statements in Column I with the properties Column II.
| Column I | Column II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | Two intersecting circles | (P) | have a common tangent |
| (B) | Two mutually external circles | (Q) | have a common normal |
| (C) | Two circles, one strictly inside the other | (R) | do not have a common tangent |
| (D) | Two branches of a hyperbola | (S) | do not have a common normal |
IIT-JEE 2007 Paper 2 Offline
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Tangents are drawn from the point (17, 7) to the circle $$x^2+y^2=169$$.
Statement 1 : The tangents are mutually perpendicular.
Statement 2 : The locus of the points from which mutually perpendicular tangents can be drawn to the given circle is $$x^2+y^2=338$$
IIT-JEE 2007 Paper 1 Offline
20
A circle touches the line $L$ and the circle $C_1$ externally such that both the circles are on the same side of the line, then the locus of center of the circle is:
IIT-JEE 2006
21
A line $M$ through $A$ is drawn parallel to $B D$. Point $S$ moves such that its distances from
the line BD and the vertex A are equal. If locus of S cuts M at $\mathrm{T}_2$ and $\mathrm{T}_3$ and AC at $\mathrm{T}_1$, then area of $\Delta T_1 T_2 T_3$ is :
IIT-JEE 2006
22
A circle is given by $${x^2}\, + \,{(y\, - \,1\,)^2}\, = \,1$$, another circle C touches it externally and also the x-axis, then thelocus of its centre is
IIT-JEE 2005 Screening
23
Circles with radii 3, 4 and 5 touch each other externally if P is the point of intersection of tangents to these circles at their points of contact. Find the distance of P from the point of contact.
IIT-JEE 2005 Mains
24
If one of the diameters of the circle $${x^2} + {y^2} - 2x - 6y + 6 = 0$$ is a chord to the circle with centre (2, 1), then the radius of the circle is
IIT-JEE 2004 Screening
25
The centre of circle inscibed in square formed by the lines $${x^2} - 8x + 12 = 0\,\,and\,{y^2} - 14y + 45 = 0$$, is
IIT-JEE 2003 Screening
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If the tangent at the point P on the circle $${x^2} + {y^2} + 6x + 6y = 2$$ meets a straight line 5x - 2y + 6 = 0 at a point Q on the y-axis, then the lenght of PQ is
IIT-JEE 2002 Screening
27
If $$a > 2b > 0$$ then the positive value of $$m$$ for which $$y = mx - b\sqrt {1 + {m^2}} $$ is a common tangent to $${x^2} + {y^2} = {b^2}$$ and $${\left( {x - a} \right)^2} + {y^2} = {b^2}$$ is
IIT-JEE 2002 Screening
28
Let A B be a chord of the circle $${x^2} + {y^2} = {r^2}$$ subtending a right angle at the centre. Then the locus of the centriod of the triangle PAB as P moves on the circle is
IIT-JEE 2001 Screening
29
Let PQ and RS be tangents at the extremities of the diameter PR of a circle of radius r. If PS and RQ intersect at a point X on the circumference of the circle, then 2r equals
IIT-JEE 2001 Screening
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If the circles $${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, + \,\,2x\, + \,2\,k\,y\,\, + \,6\,\, = \,\,0,\,\,{x^2}\, + \,\,{y^2}\, + \,2ky\, + \,k\, = \,0$$ intersect orthogonally, then k is
IIT-JEE 2000 Screening
31
The triangle PQR is inscribed in the circle $${x^2}\, + \,\,{y^2} = \,25$$. If Q and R have co-ordinates (3, 4) and ( - 4, 3) respectively, then $$\angle \,Q\,P\,R$$ is equal to
IIT-JEE 2000 Screening
32
If two distinct chords, drawn from the point (p, q) on the circle $${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} = \,px\, + \,qy\,\,(\,where\,pq\, \ne \,0)$$ are bisected by the x - axis, then
IIT-JEE 1999
33
The angle between a pair of tangents drawn from a point P to the circle $${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, + \,\,4x\, - \,6\,y\, + \,9\,{\sin ^2}\,\alpha \, + \,13\,{\cos ^2}\,\alpha \, = \,0$$ is $$2\,\alpha $$.
The equation of the locus of the point P is
The equation of the locus of the point P is
IIT-JEE 1996
34
The circles $${x^2} + {y^2} - 10x + 16 = 0$$ and $${x^2} + {y^2} = {r^2}$$ intersect each other in two distinct points if
IIT-JEE 1994
35
The locus of the centre of a circle, which touches externally the circle $${x^2} + {y^2} - 6x - 6y + 14 = 0$$ and also touches the y-axis, is given by the equation:
IIT-JEE 1993
36
The centre of a circle passing through the points (0, 0), (1, 0) and touching the circle $${x^2} + {y^2} = 9$$is
IIT-JEE 1992
37
The lines 2x - 3y = 5 and 3x - 4y = 7 are diameters of a circle of area 154 sq. units. Then the equation of this circle is
IIT-JEE 1989
38
If the two circles $${(x - 1)^2} + {(y - 3)^2} = {r^2}$$ and $${x^2} + {y^2} - 8x + 2y + 8 = 0$$ intersect in two distinct points, then
IIT-JEE 1989
39
If a circle passes through the point (a, b) and cuts the circle $${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, = \,{k^2}$$ orthogonally, then the equation of the locus of its centre is
IIT-JEE 1988
40
The locus of the mid-point of a chord of the circle $${x^2} + {y^2} = 4$$ which subtends a right angle at the origin is
IIT-JEE 1984
41
The equation of the circle passing through (1, 1) and the points of intersection of $${x^2} + {y^2} + 13x - 3y = 0$$ and $$2{x^2} + 2{y^2} + 4x - 7y - 25 = 0$$ is
IIT-JEE 1983
42
The centre of the circle passing through the point (0, 1) and touching the curve $$\,y = {x^2}$$ at (2, 4) is
IIT-JEE 1983
43
Two circles $${x^2} + {y^2} = 6$$ and $${x^2} + {y^2} - 6x + 8 = 0$$ are given. Then the equation of the circle through their points of intersection and the point (1, 1) is
IIT-JEE 1980
44
A square is inscribed in the circle $${x^2} + {y^2} - 2x + 4y + 3 = 0$$. Its sides are parallel to the coordinate axes. The one vertex of the square is
IIT-JEE 1980
Numerical
1
Let $A_1, A_2, A_3, \ldots, A_8$ be the vertices of a regular octagon that lie on a circle of radius 2 . Let $P$ be a point on the circle and let $P A_i$ denote the distance between the points $P$ and $A_i$ for $i=1,2, \ldots, 8$. If $P$ varies over the circle, then the maximum value of the product $P A_1 \times P A_2 \times \cdots \cdots \times P A_8$, is :
JEE Advanced 2023 Paper 2 Online
2
Let $C_1$ be the circle of radius 1 with center at the origin. Let $C_2$ be the circle of radius $r$ with center at the point $A=(4,1)$, where $1 < r < 3$. Two distinct common tangents $P Q$ and $S T$ of $C_1$ and $C_2$ are drawn. The tangent $P Q$ touches $C_1$ at $P$ and $C_2$ at $Q$. The tangent $S T$ touches $C_1$ at $S$ and $C_2$ at $T$. Mid points of the line segments $P Q$ and $S T$ are joined to form a line which meets the $x$-axis at a point $B$. If $A B=\sqrt{5}$, then the value of $r^2$ is :
JEE Advanced 2023 Paper 2 Online
3
Let $$A B C$$ be the triangle with $$A B=1, A C=3$$ and $$\angle B A C=\frac{\pi}{2}$$. If a circle of radius $$r>0$$ touches the sides $$A B, A C$$ and also touches internally the circumcircle of the triangle $$A B C$$, then the value of $$r$$ is __________ .
JEE Advanced 2022 Paper 1 Online
4
Consider the region R = {(x, y) $$\in$$ R $$\times$$ R : x $$\ge$$ 0 and y2 $$\le$$ 4 $$-$$ x}. Let F be the family of all circles that are contained in R and have centers on the x-axis. Let C be the circle that has largest radius among the circles in F. Let ($$\alpha$$, $$\beta$$) be a point where the circle C meets the curve y2 = 4 $$-$$ x.
The radius of the circle C is ___________.
The radius of the circle C is ___________.
JEE Advanced 2021 Paper 2 Online
5
Consider the region R = {(x, y) $$\in$$ R $$\times$$ R : x $$\ge$$ 0 and y2 $$\le$$ 4 $$-$$ x}. Let F be the family of all circles that are contained in R and have centers on the x-axis. Let C be the circle that has largest radius among the circles in F. Let ($$\alpha$$, $$\beta$$) be a point where the circle C meets the curve y2 = 4 $$-$$ x.
The value of $$\alpha$$ is ___________.
The value of $$\alpha$$ is ___________.
JEE Advanced 2021 Paper 2 Online
6
Let O be the centre of the circle x2 + y2 = r2, where $$r > {{\sqrt 5 } \over 2}$$. Suppose PQ is a chord of this circle and the equation of the line passing through P and Q is 2x + 4y = 5. If the centre of the circumcircle of the triangle OPQ lies on the line x + 2y = 4, then the value of r is .............
JEE Advanced 2020 Paper 2 Offline
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Let the point B be the reflection of the point A(2, 3) with respect to the line $$8x - 6y - 23 = 0$$. Let $$\Gamma_{A} $$ and $$\Gamma_{B} $$ be circles of radii 2 and 1 with centres A and B respectively. Let T be a common tangent to the circles $$\Gamma_{A} $$ and $$\Gamma_{B} $$ such that both the circles are on the same side of T. If C is the point of intersection of T and the line passing through A and B, then the length of the line segment AC is .................
JEE Advanced 2019 Paper 1 Offline
8
The straight line 2x - 3y = 1 divides the circular region $${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, \le \,6$$ into two parts.
If $$S = \left\{ {\left( {2,\,{3 \over 4}} \right),\,\left( {{5 \over 2},\,{3 \over 4}} \right),\,\left( {{1 \over 4} - \,{1 \over 4}} \right),\,\left( {{1 \over 8},\,{1 \over 4}} \right)} \right\}$$ then the number of points (s) in S lying inside the smaller part is
If $$S = \left\{ {\left( {2,\,{3 \over 4}} \right),\,\left( {{5 \over 2},\,{3 \over 4}} \right),\,\left( {{1 \over 4} - \,{1 \over 4}} \right),\,\left( {{1 \over 8},\,{1 \over 4}} \right)} \right\}$$ then the number of points (s) in S lying inside the smaller part is
IIT-JEE 2011 Paper 2 Offline
9
The centres of two circles $${C_1}$$ and $${C_2}$$ each of unit radius are at a distance of 6 units from each other. Let P be the mid point of the line segement joining the centres of $${C_1}$$ and $${C_2}$$ and C a circle touching circles $${C_1}$$ and $${C_2}$$ externally. If a common tangent to $${C_1}$$ and passing through P is also a common tangent to $${C_2}$$ and C, then the radius of the circle C is
IIT-JEE 2009 Paper 2 Offline
MCQ (More than One Correct Answer)
1
Let $G$ be a circle of radius $R>0$. Let $G_{1}, G_{2}, \ldots, G_{n}$ be $n$ circles of equal radius $r>0$. Suppose each of the $n$ circles $G_{1}, G_{2}, \ldots, G_{n}$ touches the circle $G$ externally. Also, for $i=1,2, \ldots, n-1$, the circle $G_{i}$ touches $G_{i+1}$ externally, and $G_{n}$ touches $G_{1}$ externally. Then, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?
JEE Advanced 2022 Paper 2 Online
2
Let RS be the diameter of the circle $${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} = 1$$, where S is the point (1, 0). Let P be a variable point (other than R and S) on the circle and tangents to the circle at S and P meet at the point Q. The normal to the circle at P intersects a line drawn through Q parallel to RS at point E. Then the locus of E passes through the point (s)
JEE Advanced 2016 Paper 1 Offline
3
A circle S passes through the point (0, 1) and is orthogonal to the circles $${(x - 1)^2}\, + \,{y^2} = 16\,\,and\,\,{x^2}\, + \,{y^2} = 1$$. Then
JEE Advanced 2014 Paper 1 Offline
4
Circle (s) touching x-axis at a distance 3 from the origin and having an intercept of length $$2\sqrt 7 $$ on y-axis is (are)
JEE Advanced 2013 Paper 2 Offline
5
The number of common tangents to the circles $${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} = 4$$ and $${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, - 6x\, - 8y = 24$$ is
IIT-JEE 1998
6
If the circle $${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} = \,{a^2}$$ intersects the hyperbola $$xy = {c^2}$$ in four points $$P\,({x_1},\,{y_1}),\,Q\,\,({x_2},\,{y_2}),\,\,R\,({x_3},\,{y_3}),\,S\,({x_4},\,{y_4}),$$ then
IIT-JEE 1998
7
The equations of the tangents drawn from the origin to the circle $${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, - \,2rx\,\, - 2hy\, + {h^2} = 0$$, are
IIT-JEE 1988
Subjective
1
Circles with radii 3, 4 and 5 touch each other externally. It P is the point of intersection of tangents to these circles at their points of contact, find the distance of P from the points of contact.
IIT-JEE 2005
2
Find the equation of circle touching the line 2x + 3y + 1 = 0 at (1, -1) and cutting orthogonally the circle having line segment joining (0, 3) and (- 2, -1) as diameter.
IIT-JEE 2004
3
For the circle $${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} = {r^2}$$, find the value of r for which the area enclosed by the tangents drawn from the point P (6, 8) to the circle and the chord of contact is maximum.
IIT-JEE 2003
4
Let $$C_1$$ and $$C_2$$ be two circles with $$C_2$$ lying inside $$C_1$$. A circle C lying inside $$C_1$$ touches $$C_1$$ internally and $$C_2$$ externally. Identify the locus of the centre of C.
IIT-JEE 2001
5
Let $$\,2{x^2}\, + \,{y^2} - \,3xy = 0$$ be the equation of a pair of tangents drawn from the origin O to a circle of radius 3 with centre in the first quadrant. If A is one of the points of contact, find the length of OA.
IIT-JEE 2001
6
Let $${T_1}$$, $${T_2}$$ be two tangents drawn from (- 2, 0) onto the circle $$C:{x^2}\,\, + \,{y^2} = 1$$. Determine the circles touching C and having $${T_1}$$, $${T_2}$$ as their pair of tangents. Further, find the equations of all possible common tangents to these circles, when taken two at a time.
IIT-JEE 1999
7
$$C_1$$ and $$C_2$$ are two concentric circles, the radius of $$C_2$$ being twice that of $$C_1$$. From a point P on $$C_2$$, tangents PA and PB are drawn to $$C_1$$. Prove that the centroid of the triangle PAB lies on $$C_1$$.
IIT-JEE 1998
8
Let C be any circle with centre $$\,\left( {0\, , \sqrt {2} } \right)$$. Prove that at the most two rational points can to there on C. (A rational point is a point both of whose coordinates are rational numbers.)
IIT-JEE 1997
9
Find the intervals of value of a for which the line y + x = 0 bisects two chords drawn from a point $$\left( {{{1\, + \,\sqrt 2 a} \over 2},\,{{1\, - \,\sqrt 2 a} \over 2}} \right)$$ to the circle $$\,\,2{x^2}\, + \,2{y^2} - (\,1\, + \sqrt 2 a)\,x - (1 - \sqrt 2 a)\,y = 0$$.
IIT-JEE 1996
10
A circle passes through three points A, B and C with the line segment AC as its diameter. A line passing through A angles DAB and CAB are $$\,\alpha \,\,and\,\,\beta $$ respectively and the distance between the point A and the mid point of the line segment DC is d, prove that the area of the circle is $$${{\pi \,{d^2}\,\,{{\cos }^2}\,\,\alpha } \over {{{\cos }^2}\,\alpha \, + \,{{\cos }^2}\,\beta \, + \,\,2\,\cos \,\,\alpha \,\,\cos \,\beta \,\cos \,\,(\beta - \alpha )\,}}$$$
IIT-JEE 1996
11
Find the coordinates of the point at which the circles $${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} - \,4x - \,2y = - 4\,\,and\,\,{x^2}\, + \,{y^2} - \,12x - \,8y = - 36$$ touch each other. Also find equations common tangests touching the circles in the distinct points.
IIT-JEE 1993
12
Consider a family of circles passing through two fixed points A (3, 7) and B (6, 5). Show that the chords on which the circle $${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} - \,4x - \,6y - 3 = 0$$ cuts the members of the family are concurrent at a point. Find the coordinate of this point.
IIT-JEE 1993
13
Let a circle be given by 2x (x - a) + y (2y - b) = 0, $$(a\, \ne \,0,\,\,b\, \ne 0)$$. Find the condition on a abd b if two chords, each bisected by the x-axis, can be drawn to the circle from $$\left( {a,\,\,{b \over 2}} \right)$$.
IIT-JEE 1992
14
Two circles, each of radius 5 units, touch each other at (1, 2). If the equation of their common tangent is 4x + 3y = 10, find the equation of the circles.
IIT-JEE 1991
15
A circle touches the line y = x at a point P such that OP = $${4\sqrt 2 \,}$$, where O is the origin. The circle contains the point (- 10, 2) in its interior and the length of its chord on the line x + y = 0 is $${6\sqrt 2 \,}$$. Determine the equation of the circle.
IIT-JEE 1990
16
If $$\left( {{m_i},{1 \over {{m_i}}}} \right),\,{m_i}\, > \,0,\,i\, = 1,\,2,\,3,\,4$$ are four distinct points on a circle, then show that $${m_1}\,{m_2}\,{m_3}\,{m_4}\, = 1$$
IIT-JEE 1989
17
Let a given line $$L_1$$ intersects the x and y axes at P and Q, respectively. Let another line $$L_2$$, perpendicular to $$L_1$$, cut the x and y axes at R and S, respectively. Show that the locus of the point of intersection of the lines PS and QR is a circle passing through the origin.
IIT-JEE 1987
18
The circle $${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} - \,4x\, - 4y + \,4 = 0$$ is inscribed in a triangle which has two of its sides along the co-ordinate axes. The locus of the circumcentre of the triangle is $$x\, + \,y\, - xy\, + k\,{\left( {{x^2}\, + \,{y^2}} \right)^{1/2}} = 0$$. Find k.
IIT-JEE 1987
19
Lines 5x + 12y - 10 = 0 and 5x - 12y - 40 = 0 touch a circle $$C_1$$ of diameter 6. If the centre of $$C_1$$ lies in the first quadrant, find the equation of the circle $$C_2$$ which is concentric with $$C_1$$ and cuts intercepts of length 8 on these lines.
IIT-JEE 1986
20
The abscissa of the two points A and B are the roots of the equation $${x^2}\, + \,2ax\, - {b^2} = 0$$ and their ordinates are the roots of the equation $${x^2}\, + \,2px\, - {q^2} = 0$$. Find the equation and the radius of the circle with AB as diameter.
IIT-JEE 1984
21
Through a fixed point (h, k) secants are drawn to the circle $$\,{x^2}\, + \,{y^2} = \,{r^2}$$. Show that the locus of the mid-points of the secants intercepted by the circle is $$\,{x^2}\, + \,{y^2} $$ = $$hx + ky$$.
IIT-JEE 1983
22
Find the equations of the circle passing through (- 4, 3) and touching the lines x + y = 2 and x - y = 2.
IIT-JEE 1981
23
Let A be the centre of the circle $${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, - \,2x\,\, - 4y\, - 20 = 0\,$$. Suppose that the tangents at the points B (1, 7) and D (4. - 2) on the circle meet at the point C. Find the area of the quadrilateral ABCD.
IIT-JEE 1981
24
Find the equation of the circle whose radius is 5 and which touches the circle $${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, - \,2x\,\, - 4y\, - 20 = 0\,$$ at the point (5, 5).
IIT-JEE 1978
Fill in the Blanks
1
The chords of contact of the pair of tangents drawn from each point on the line 2x + y = 4 to circle $${x^2} + {y^2} = 1$$ pass through the point........................
IIT-JEE 1997
2
For each natural number k, let $${C_k}$$ denote the circle with radius k centimetres and centre at the origin. On the circle $${C_k}$$, a-particle moves k centimetres in the counter-clockwise direction. After completing its motion on $${C_k}$$, the particle moves to $${C_{k + 1}}$$ in the radial direction. The motion of the patticle continues in the manner. The particle starts at (1, 0). If the particle crosses the positive direction of the x-axis for the first time on the circle $${C_n}$$ then n = ..............
IIT-JEE 1997
3
The intercept on the line y = x by the circle $${x^2} + {y^2} - 2x = 0$$ is AB. Equation of the circle with AB as a diameter is................................
IIT-JEE 1996
4
The equation of the locus of the mid-points of the circle $$4{x^2} + 4{y^2} - 12x + 4y + 1 = 0$$ that subtend an angle of $$2\pi /3$$ at its centre is.................................
IIT-JEE 1993
5
If a circle passes through the points of intersection of the coordinate axes with the lines $$\lambda \,x - y + 1 = 0$$ and x - 2y + 3 = 0, then the value of $$\lambda $$ = .........
IIT-JEE 1991
6
The area of the triangle formed by the positive x-axis and the normal and the tangent to the circle $${x^2} + {y^2} = 4\,\,at\,\,\left( {1,\sqrt 3 } \right)$$ is,..................
IIT-JEE 1989
7
If the circle $${C_1}:{x^2} + {y^2} = 16$$ intersects another circle $${C_2}$$ of radius 5 in such a manner that common chord is of maximum lenght and has a slope equal to 3/4, then the coordinates of the centre of $${C_2}$$ are.............................
IIT-JEE 1988
8
The area of the triangle formed by the tangents from the point (4, 3) to the circle $${x^2} + {y^2} = 9$$ and the line joining their points of contact is...................
IIT-JEE 1987
9
The equation of the line passing through the points of intersection of the circles $$3{x^2} + 3{y^2} - 2x + 12y - 9 = 0$$ and $${x^2} + {y^2} - 6x + 2y - 15 = 0$$ is..............................
IIT-JEE 1986
10
From the point A(0, 3) on the circle $${x^2} + 4x + {(y - 3)^2} = 0$$, a chord AB is drawn and extended to a point M such that AM = 2AB. The equation of the locus of M is..........................
IIT-JEE 1986
11
From the origin chords are drawn to the circle $${(x - 1)^2} + {y^2} = 1$$. The equation of the locus of the mid-points of these chords is.............
IIT-JEE 1985
12
Let $${x^2} + {y^2} - 4x - 2y - 11 = 0$$ be a circle. A pair of tangentas from the point (4, 5) with a pair of radi from a quadrilateral of area............................
IIT-JEE 1985
13
The lines 3x - 4y + 4 = 0 and 6x - 8y - 7 = 0 are tangents to the same circle. The radius of this circle is ........................................
IIT-JEE 1984
14
The point of intersection of the line 4x - 3y - 10 = 0 and the circle $${x^2} + {y^2} - 2x + 4y - 20 = 0$$ are ........................and ...................
IIT-JEE 1983
15
If A and B are points in the plane such that PA/PB = k (constant) for all P on a given circle, then the value of k cannot be equal to ..........................................
IIT-JEE 1982
True or False
1
The line x + 3y = 0 is a diameter of the circle $${x^2} + {y^2} - 6x + 2y = 0\,$$.
IIT-JEE 1989
2
No tangent can be drawn from the point (5/2, 1) to the circumcircle of the triangle with vertices $$\left( {1,\sqrt 3 } \right)\,\,\left( {1, - \sqrt 3 } \right),\,\,\left( {3,\sqrt 3 } \right)$$.
IIT-JEE 1985