Vertices of an isosceles triangle of area a2and (−a,0) and (a,0). Equation of the circumcircle of the triangle is
see full answer
Your Exam Success, Personally Taken Care Of
1:1 expert mentors customize learning to your strength and weaknesses – so you score higher in school , IIT JEE and NEET entrance exams.
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya
a
x2+y2+2ax−2ay+a2=0
b
x2+y2−2ax+2ay+a2=0
c
x2+y2=a2
d
none of these
answer is C.
(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)
Best Courses for You
JEE
NEET
Foundation JEE
Foundation NEET
CBSE
Detailed Solution
Since the triangle is isosceles, third vertex lies on the line x = 0, perpendicular to the base and passing through the mid-point (0, 0) of the base. As the area is a 2 , distance of the vertex from the base is a as the length of the base is 2a. So vertex of the triangle is (0, ± a) and let the equation of the circle passing through the vertices of the triangle x2+y2+2gx+2fy+c=0, then a2+2ga+c=0and a2±2fa+c=0 ⇒ c=−a2,g=f=0 and the equation of the required circle isx2+y2=a2