Q.

The set of all values of a2 for which the line x+y=0 bisects two distinct chords drawn from a point P1+a2,1a2 on the circle 2x2+2y2(1+a)x(1a)y=0 is equal to :

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a

(4,)

b

(0,4]

c

(8,)

d

(2,12]

answer is A.

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x2+y21+a2x1a2y=0    ...(1)
Clearly circle (1) passes through (0,0)
O(0,0),P1+a2,1a2are ends of diameter
L(α,α)be the midpoint of chord PQ
P+Q2=LQ=2LP
2(α,α)1+a2,1a2Q2α1+a2,2α1a2
Q lies on circle ….(1) simplifying
We get 8α26+1+a2=0 is a Q.E in  'α ' but α,α is 
b24ac>036a2481+a2>09a288a2>0a28>0a2>8a2(8,)

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