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If p and q  be the longest and the shortest distances respectively of the point (-7, 2)) from any point (α,β)  on the circle x2+y210x14y51=0. If S is the geometric mean of p and q  then s11 is equal to

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Centre of the circle is C(5, 7). Let P(-7, 2) be the given point and the line joining P and C  meet the circle at A and B
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 Now  PC=(12)2+(5)2=13
 Radius of the circle is  52+72+51=55
 p=PB=13+55,q=PA=1355    
   G.M. of  p,q=pq=(13)2(55)2=211=s
   s11=2   

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