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The line 3x-2y=k meets the circle x2 + y2 = 4r2 at only one point, if k2 =

a
20r2
b
52r2
c
529r2
d
209r2

detailed solution

Correct option is B

The line 3x - 2y - k = 0 meets the circle x2 + y2 = 4r2 at only one point. So, it is a tangent to the circle.    ∴ 3×0−2×0−k32+(−2)2=2r⇒k2=52r2

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