Q.
AB is a chord of the circle x2+y2=25. The tangents to the circle at A and B intersect at C . If (2,3) is the midpoint of AB, then the area of quadrilateral OACB (Where O is origin) is
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a
503
b
50313
c
503
d
5013
answer is B.
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Detailed Solution
Here OB=OA=5 ( radius of circle) OP=(2−0)2+(3−0)2=13 Let ∠OBP=θ, then ∠PCB=θ From ΔOPB,cos(90−θ)=OPOB=135⇒sinθ=135⇒cotθ=2313 Area of quadrilateral OACB=2×12×OB×BC From ΔOBC,cotθ=BCOB=BC5∴ Area of quadrilateral OACB=5×5cotθ=25×2313=50313 sq.units
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