Q.

The tangent at any point to the circle x2+y2=16  meets the coordinate axes at A and B. If the lines drawn parallel to axes through A and B meet at ‘P’ Then locus of ‘P’  is

see full answer

Talk to JEE/NEET 2025 Toppers - Learn What Actually Works!

Real Strategies. Real People. Real Success Stories - Just 1 call away
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

1x2+1y2=4

b

1x2+1y2=18

c

1x2+1y2=116

d

1x2+1y2=16

answer is C.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

Given circle is x2+y2=16C=(0,0).r=4letP(x1,y1)   be the point on locus⇒A(x1,0)  B(0,y1)∴eq. of  AB→ is xx1+yy1=1 …………….(1)Since equation (1)  touches the circler=d⇒4=11x12+1y12 ⇒1x12+1y12=14S.O.B.S⇒1x12+1y12=116∴  locus is 1x2+1y2=116
Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity
score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon