Q.

Find the equation of the normal to the circle x2+y2=2x, which is parallel to the line x+2y=3.

 

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a

x-2y=0

b

None of the above 

c

x+2y-1=0

d

x+2y=0

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Given circle is x2+y2-2x=0

Centre of given circle is (1,0)

Since, normal is parallel to x+2y=3

let the equation of normal is x+2y=λ

Since, normal passes through the center of the circle (1,0) then

 1+0=λλ=1

Then, the equation of the normal is x+2y1=0.

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