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Q.

The centre of a circle passing through the points (0,0) , (1,0)  and touching the circle x2+y2=9  is

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a

(1/2,1/2)

b

(1/2,21/2)

c

(3/2,1/2)

d

(1/2,3/2)

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Circle passes through (0,0)  and (1,0) , so let the equation of the circle be

x2+y2x+ky=0  solving with x2+y2=9

We get 9x+ky=0

x=9+ky

(9+ky)2+y2=9

(k2+1)y2+18ky+72=0

For equal roots (18k)24.72(k2+1)=0

k=±22

Hence the coordinates of the centre are (12,2)  or (12,2)

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