iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282628 May 2026
Let $P$ be the point on the parabola $y = x^2$ such that the slope of the tangent to the parabola at the point $P$ is $4$. Let $Q$ be the point in the first quadrant lying on the circle $x^2 + y^2 = 2$ such that the slope of the tangent to the circle at the point $Q$ is $-1$. Let $R$ be the point in the first quadrant lying on the ellipse $x^2 + 4y^2 = 8$ such that the slope of the tangent to the ellipse at the point $R$ is $-\frac{1}{2}$. Then the radius of the circle passing through the points $P, Q$ and $R$ is
A.
$\sqrt{10}$
B.
$\sqrt{5}$
C.
$\sqrt{\dfrac{5}{2}}$
D.
$2\sqrt{5}$
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The equation of the parabola is $y = x^2.$
Differentiate to find the slope of the tangent:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = 2x.$
Given that the slope is 4,
$2x = 4 \Rightarrow x = 2.$
The radius of the circle passing through the three points is half the hypotenuse, so
$\text{Radius} = \frac{\sqrt{10}}{2} = \sqrt{\frac{5}{2}}.$
2024
Q2
JEE Advanced
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Let the straight line $y=2 x$ touch a circle with center $(0, \alpha), \alpha>0$, and radius $r$ at a point $A_1$. Let $B_1$ be the point on the circle such that the line segment $A_1 B_1$ is a diameter of the circle. Let $\alpha+r=5+\sqrt{5}$.
Match each entry in List-I to the correct entry in List-II.
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Let $A_1, A_2, A_3, \ldots, A_8$ be the vertices of a regular octagon that lie on a circle of radius 2 . Let $P$ be a point on the circle and let $P A_i$ denote the distance between the points $P$ and $A_i$ for $i=1,2, \ldots, 8$. If $P$ varies over the circle, then the maximum value of the product $P A_1 \times P A_2 \times \cdots \cdots \times P A_8$, is :
Correct Answer: 512
Explanation:
$A_1, A_2, A_3, \ldots, A_8$ vertices of a regular octagon lying on a circle of radius 2 .
$\Rightarrow \operatorname{Max}\left(P A_1 \cdot P A_2 \ldots P A_8\right)=2^9$
2023
Q4
JEE Advanced
Numerical
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Let $C_1$ be the circle of radius 1 with center at the origin. Let $C_2$ be the circle of radius $r$ with center at the point $A=(4,1)$, where $1 < r < 3$. Two distinct common tangents $P Q$ and $S T$ of $C_1$ and $C_2$ are drawn. The tangent $P Q$ touches $C_1$ at $P$ and $C_2$ at $Q$. The tangent $S T$ touches $C_1$ at $S$ and $C_2$ at $T$. Mid points of the line segments $P Q$ and $S T$ are joined to form a line which meets the $x$-axis at a point $B$. If $A B=\sqrt{5}$, then the value of $r^2$ is :
Correct Answer: 2
Explanation:
Let $M$ and $N$ be midpoints of $P Q$ and $S T$ respectively.
$\Rightarrow M N$ is a radical axis of two circles
$\Rightarrow B$ is on $x$-axis $\Rightarrow B\left(\frac{18-r^2}{8}, 0\right)$
$
\begin{aligned}
& A B=\sqrt{5} \\\\
& \sqrt{\left(\frac{18-r^2}{8}-4\right)^2+1}=\sqrt{5}
\end{aligned}
$
$\Rightarrow$ On solving $r^2=2$
2022
Q5
JEE Advanced
Numerical
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Let $A B C$ be the triangle with $A B=1, A C=3$ and $\angle B A C=\frac{\pi}{2}$. If a circle of radius $r>0$ touches the sides $A B, A C$ and also touches internally the circumcircle of the triangle $A B C$, then the value of $r$ is __________ .
Correct Answer: 0.82TO0.86
Explanation:
Here ABC is a right angle triangle. BC is the Hypotenuse of the triangle.
We know, diameter of circumcircle of a right angle triangle is equal to the Hypotenuse of the triangle also midpoint of Hypotenuse is the center of circle.
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Let $G$ be a circle of radius $R>0$. Let $G_{1}, G_{2}, \ldots, G_{n}$ be $n$ circles of equal radius $r>0$. Suppose each of the $n$ circles $G_{1}, G_{2}, \ldots, G_{n}$ touches the circle $G$ externally. Also, for $i=1,2, \ldots, n-1$, the circle $G_{i}$ touches $G_{i+1}$ externally, and $G_{n}$ touches $G_{1}$ externally. Then, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?
A.
If $n=4$, then $(\sqrt{2}-1) r < R$
B.
If $n=5$, then $r < R$
C.
If $n=8$, then $(\sqrt{2}-1) r < R$
D.
If $n=12$, then $\sqrt{2}(\sqrt{3}+1) r > R$
Correct Answer: C,D
Explanation:
Here if we add center of circles G1, G2, G3 ....... Gn, then we get a polygon of n sides.
From figure you can see one side of polygon makes angle $\theta$ with the center.
$\therefore$ n sides make angle = n$\theta$
We know, $n\theta = 2\pi $
$ \Rightarrow \theta = {{2\pi } \over n}$
Here triangle OMN is an isosceles triangle. Line joining of point O and midpoint O of MN (point A) is perpendicular to line MN and perpendicular bisector of angle $\theta$.
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Consider M with $r = {{1025} \over {513}}$. Let k be the number of all those circles Cn that are inside M. Let l be the maximum possible number of circles among these k circles such that no two circles intersect. Then
$\therefore$ Number of circles inside be 10 = k. Clearly, alternate circle do not intersect each other i.e. C1, C3, C5, C7, C9 do not intersect each other as well as C2, C4, C6, C8 and C10 do not intersect each other.
Hence, maximum 5 set of circles do not intersect each other.
$\therefore$ l = 5
So, 3k + 2l = 40
2021
Q8
JEE Advanced
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Consider M with $r = {{({2^{199}} - 1)\sqrt 2 } \over {{2^{198}}}}$. The number of all those circles Dn that are inside M is
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Consider a triangle $\Delta$ whose two sides lie on the x-axis and the line x + y + 1 = 0. If the orthocenter of $\Delta$ is (1, 1), then the equation of the circle passing through the vertices of the triangle $\Delta$ is
A.
x2 + y2 $-$ 3x + y = 0
B.
x2 + y2 + x + 3y = 0
C.
x2 + y2 + 2y $-$ 1 = 0
D.
x2 + y2 + x + y = 0
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Equation of circle passing through C(0, 0) is
x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy = 0 ..... (i)
Since Eq. (i), also passes through ($-$1, 0) and (1, $-$2).
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Consider the region R = {(x, y) $\in$ R $\times$ R : x $\ge$ 0 and y2 $\le$ 4 $-$ x}. Let F be the family of all circles that are contained in R and have centers on the x-axis. Let C be the circle that has largest radius among the circles in F. Let ($\alpha$, $\beta$) be a point where the circle C meets the curve y2 = 4 $-$ x.
$\Rightarrow$ $h = {3 \over 2},h = {{ - 5} \over 2}$ (Rejected) because part of circle lies outside R. So, $h = {3 \over 2}$ = radius of circle (C).
2021
Q11
JEE Advanced
Numerical
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Consider the region R = {(x, y) $\in$ R $\times$ R : x $\ge$ 0 and y2 $\le$ 4 $-$ x}. Let F be the family of all circles that are contained in R and have centers on the x-axis. Let C be the circle that has largest radius among the circles in F. Let ($\alpha$, $\beta$) be a point where the circle C meets the curve y2 = 4 $-$ x.
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Let O be the centre of the circle x2 + y2 = r2, where $r > {{\sqrt 5 } \over 2}$. Suppose PQ is a chord of this circle and the equation of the line passing through P and Q is 2x + 4y = 5. If the centre of the circumcircle of the triangle OPQ lies on the line x + 2y = 4, then the value of r is .............
Correct Answer: 2
Explanation:
As we know that the equation of family of circles passes through the points of intersection of given circle x2 + y2 = r2 and line PQ : 2x + 4y = 5 is,
Since, the circle (i) passes through the centre of circle
x2 + y2 = r2,
So, $-$ r2 $-$ 5$\lambda $ = 0
or 5$\lambda $ + r2 = 0 ....(ii)
and the centre of circle (i) lies on the line x + 2y = 4, so centre ($-$ $\lambda $, $-$ 2$\lambda $) satisfy the line x + 2y = 4.
Therefore, $-$$\lambda $ $-$4$\lambda $ = 4
$ \Rightarrow $ $-$5$\lambda $ = 4
$ \Rightarrow $ r2 = 4 {from Eq. (ii)}
$ \Rightarrow $ r = 2
2019
Q13
JEE Advanced
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
A line y = mx + 1 intersects the circle ${(x - 3)^2} + {(y + 2)^2}$ = 25 at the points P and Q. If the midpoint of the line segment PQ has x-coordinate $ - {3 \over 5}$, then which one of the following options is correct?
A.
6 $ \le $ m < 8
B.
$ - $3 $ \le $ m < $ - $1
C.
4 $ \le $ m < 6
D.
2 $ \le $ m < 4
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
It is given that points P and Q are intersecting points of circle ${(x - 3)^2} + {(y + 2)^2}$ = 25 .....(i)
Line y = mx + 1 .....(ii)
And, the mid-point of PQ is A having x-coordinate $ - {3 \over 5}$
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Let the point B be the reflection of the point A(2, 3) with respect to the line $8x - 6y - 23 = 0$. Let $\Gamma_{A} $ and $\Gamma_{B} $ be circles of radii 2 and 1 with centres A and B respectively. Let T be a common tangent to the circles $\Gamma_{A} $ and $\Gamma_{B} $ such that both the circles are on the same side of T. If C is the point of intersection of T and the line passing through A and B, then the length of the line segment AC is .................
Correct Answer: 10
Explanation:
According to given information the figure is as following
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Let S be the circle in the XY-plane defined the equation x2 + y2 = 4.
Let E1E2 and F1F2 be the chords of S passing through the point P0 (1, 1) and parallel to the X-axis and the Y-axis, respectively. Let G1G2 be the chord of S passing through P0 and having slope$-$1. Let the tangents to S at E1 and E2 meet at E3, then tangents to S at F1 and F2 meet at F3, and the tangents to S at G1 and G2 meet at G3. Then, the points E3, F3 and G3 lie on the curve
A.
x + y = 4
B.
(x $-$ 4)2 + (y $-$ 4)2 = 16
C.
(x $-$ 4)(y $-$ 4) = 4
D.
xy = 4
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Equation of tangent at ${E_1}( - \sqrt 3 ,1)$ is
$ - \sqrt 3 $x + y = 4 and at ${E_2}(\sqrt 3 ,1)$ is $\sqrt 3 $x + y = 4
Intersection point of tangent at E1 and E2 is (0, 4)
$ \therefore $ Coordinates of E3 is (0, 4)
Similarly, equation of tangent at
${F_1}(1, - \sqrt 3 )$ and ${F_2}(1,\sqrt 3 )$ are x $-$ $\sqrt 3 $y = 4 and
x + $\sqrt 3 $y = 4, respectively and intersection point is (4, 0), i.e., F3(4, 0) and equation of tangent at G1(0, 2) and G2(2, 0) are 2y = 4 and 2x = 4, respectively and intersection point is (2, 2) i.e., G3(2, 2).
Point E3(0, 4), F3(4, 0) and G3(2, 2) satisfies the line x + y = 4.
2016
Q16
JEE Advanced
MSQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Let RS be the diameter of the circle ${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} = 1$, where S is the point (1, 0). Let P be a variable point (other than R and S) on the circle and tangents to the circle at S and P meet at the point Q. The normal to the circle at P intersects a line drawn through Q parallel to RS at point E. Then the locus of E passes through the point (s)
$\therefore$ locus of E $x + {y^2} = \sqrt {{x^2} + {y^2}} $
Clearly, points $\left( {{1 \over 3},{1 \over {\sqrt 3 }}} \right)$ and $\left( {{1 \over 3}, - {1 \over {\sqrt 3 }}} \right)$ are on locus of E.
Therefore, (A) and (C) are the correct options.
2014
Q17
JEE Advanced
MSQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
A circle S passes through the point (0, 1) and is orthogonal to the circles ${(x - 1)^2}\, + \,{y^2} = 16\,\,and\,\,{x^2}\, + \,{y^2} = 1$. Then
A.
radius of S is 8
B.
radius of S is 7
C.
centre of S is (- 7, 1)
D.
centre of S is (- 8, 1)
Correct Answer: C,B
Explanation:
Let, the equation of the required circle is
${x^2} + {y^2} + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0$ ..... (1)
Circle (I) cuts the circle ${(x - 1)^2} + {y^2} = 16$
i.e., ${x^2} + {y^2} - 2x = 15$ orthogonally
$\therefore$ $2( - g + 0) = - 15 + c$
or, $ - 2g = - 15 + c$
The circle (1) also cuts the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = 1$ orthogonally.
$\therefore$ 0 = $-$1 + c or, c = 1
$\therefore$ g = 7
Now, the circle (1) passes through the point (0, 1).
$\therefore$ $2f + 1 + c = 0$ or, $2f + 1 + 1 = 0$ or, f = $-$1
$\therefore$ the equation of the required circle is
${x^2} + {y^2} + 14x - 2y + 1 = 0$
whose centre is ($-$7, 1) and radius $ = \sqrt {49 + 1 - 1} = 7$ units
Therefore, (B) and (C) are the correct option.
Note :
The condition of the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} + 2{g_1}x + 2{f_1}y + {c_1} = 0$ cuts orthogonally to the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} + 2{g_2}x + 2{f_2}y + {c_2} = 0$ is $2{g_1}{g_2} + 2{f_1}{f_2} = {c_1} + {c_2}$
2013
Q18
JEE Advanced
MSQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Circle (s) touching x-axis at a distance 3 from the origin and having an intercept of length $2\sqrt 7 $ on y-axis is (are)
A.
${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, - \,6x\,\, + 8y\, + 9 = 0$
B.
${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, - \,6x\,\, + 7y\, + 9 = 0$
C.
${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, - \,6x\,\, - 8y\, + 9 = 0$
D.
${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, - \,6x\,\,- 7y\, + 9 = 0$
Correct Answer: A,C
Explanation:
Let a circle $x^2+y^2+2 g x+2 f y+c=0$ touches $x$-axis and have $y$-intercept of length $2 \sqrt{7}$.
$\begin{aligned}
& x^2+y^2+6 x+8 y+9=0 \text { and } x^2+y^2+6 x-8 y \\
& +9=0
\end{aligned}$
Hints:
The length of X-intercept and Y-intercept of the circle $x^2+y^2+2 g x+2 f y+c=0$ are $2 \sqrt{g^2-c}$ and $2 \sqrt{f^2-c}$ respectively.
2012
Q19
JEE Advanced
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
A tangent PT is drawn to the circle ${x^2}\, + {y^2} = 4$ at the point P $\left( {\sqrt 3 ,1} \right)$. A straight line L, perpendicular to PT is a tangent to the circle ${(x - 3)^2}$ + ${y^2}$ = 1.
A possible equation of L is
A.
${x - \sqrt 3 \,y = 1}$
B.
${x + \sqrt 3 \,y = 1}$
C.
${x - \sqrt 3 \,y = -1}$
D.
${x + \sqrt 3 \,y = 5}$
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Equation of tangent PT of the circle $x^2+y^2=4$ at $\mathrm{P}(\sqrt{3}, 1)$ is
Hence, the possible equation of line L are $x-\sqrt{3} y=1$ and $x-\sqrt{3} y=5$.
2012
Q20
JEE Advanced
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
A tangent PT is drawn to the circle ${x^2}\, + {y^2} = 4$ at the point P $\left( {\sqrt 3 ,1} \right)$. A straight line L, perpendicular to PT is a tangent to the circle ${(x - 3)^2}$ + ${y^2}$ = 1
A common tangent of the two circles is
A.
x = 4
B.
y = 2
C.
${x + \sqrt 3 \,y = 4}$
D.
${x +2 \sqrt 2 \,y = 6}$
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
The equation of tangent of the circle $x^2+y^2=4$ is $y=m x \pm 2 \sqrt{1+m^2}\quad \text{.... (i)}$
Let $y=m x \pm 2 \sqrt{1+m^2}$ also touches $(x-3)^2+ y^2=1$
$\Rightarrow(x-3)^2+\left(m x \pm 2 \sqrt{1+m^2}\right)^2=1$
$\Rightarrow x^2-6 x+9+m^2 x^2+4\left(1+m^2\right) \pm 4 m \sqrt{1+m^2} x=1$
$\Rightarrow\left(1+m^2\right) x^2+\left(-6 \pm 4 m \sqrt{1+m^2}\right) x+4\left(m^2+3\right)=0$
$\begin{array}{ll}
\text { Put } & m= \pm \frac{1}{2 \sqrt{2}} \text { in the equation (i) } \\
\Rightarrow & y= \pm \frac{x}{2 \sqrt{2}} \pm \frac{6}{2 \sqrt{2}} \\
\Rightarrow & 2 \sqrt{2} y= \pm x \pm 6
\end{array}$
Hence, the equation of common tangent of given circles are $2 \sqrt{2} y=-x+6,2 \sqrt{2} y=x+6, 2 \sqrt{2} y=-x-6$ and $2 \sqrt{2} y=x-6$.
2012
Q21
JEE Advanced
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
The locus of the mid-point of the chord of contact of tangents drawn from points lying on the straight line 4x - 5y = 20 to the circle ${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} = 9$ is
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
The straight line 2x - 3y = 1 divides the circular region ${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, \le \,6$ into two parts.
If $S = \left\{ {\left( {2,\,{3 \over 4}} \right),\,\left( {{5 \over 2},\,{3 \over 4}} \right),\,\left( {{1 \over 4} - \,{1 \over 4}} \right),\,\left( {{1 \over 8},\,{1 \over 4}} \right)} \right\}$ then the number of points (s) in S lying inside the smaller part is
Correct Answer: 2
Explanation:
$L:2x - 3y - 1$
$S:{x^2} + {y^2} - 6$
If ${L_1} > 0$ and ${S_1} < 0$
The point lies in the smaller part. Therefore, $\left( {2,{3 \over 4}} \right)$ and $\left( {{1 \over 4}, - {1 \over 4}} \right)$ lie inside.
2009
Q24
JEE Advanced
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Tangents drawn from the point P (1, 8) to the circle
${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, - \,6x\, - 4y\, - 11 = 0$
touch the circle at the points A and B. The equation of the cirumcircle of the triangle PAB is
A.
${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, + \,4x\,\, - 6y\, + 19 = 0$
B.
${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, - \,4x\,\, - 10y\, + 19 = 0$
C.
${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, - \,2x\,\, + 6y\, - 29 = 0$
D.
${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, - \,6x\,\, - 4y\, + 19 = 0$
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
From the given data, the centre of the circle is C(3, 2).
Since, CA and CB are perpendicular to PA and PB, CP is the diameter of the circumcircle of triangle PAB. Its equation is
$(x - 3)(x - 1) + (y - 2)(y - 8) = 0$
or ${x^2} + {y^2} - 4x - 10y + 19 = 0$.
2009
Q25
JEE Advanced
Numerical
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
The centres of two circles ${C_1}$ and ${C_2}$ each of unit radius are at a distance of 6 units from each other. Let P be the mid point of the line segement joining the centres of ${C_1}$ and ${C_2}$ and C a circle touching circles ${C_1}$ and ${C_2}$ externally. If a common tangent to ${C_1}$ and passing through P is also a common tangent to ${C_2}$ and C, then the radius of the circle C is
Clearly point E and F satisfy the equation in given option D.
As ${\left( {x - 2\sqrt 3 } \right)^2} + {(y - 1)^2} = 1$ not possible.
2007
Q30
JEE Advanced
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Let $\mathrm{ABCD}$ be a quadrilateral with area 18 , with side $\mathrm{A B}$ parallel to the side $\mathrm{C D}$ and $\mathrm{A B}=2 \mathrm{CD}$. Let $\mathrm{AD}$ be perpendicular to $\mathrm{AB}$ and $\mathrm{CD}$. If a circle is drawn inside the quadrilateral ABCD touching all the sides, then its radius is :
A.
3
B.
2
C.
$\frac{3}{2}$
D.
1
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Area = $\frac{1}{2}$ (sum of parallel sides height)
It is clear from the fig, that two intersecting circles have a common tangent and a common normal joining the centres.
(B) $\to (p),(q)$
(C) $\to (q),(r)$
Two circles when one is completely inside the other have a common normal C$_1$ C$_2$ but not common tangent.
(D) $\to (q),(r)$
Two branches of hyperbola have no common tangent but have a common normal joining S$_1$ and S$_2$.
2007
Q32
JEE Advanced
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Tangents are drawn from the point (17, 7) to the circle $x^2+y^2=169$.
Statement 1 : The tangents are mutually perpendicular.
Statement 2 : The locus of the points from which mutually perpendicular tangents can be drawn to the given circle is $x^2+y^2=338$
A.
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True, Statement 2 is a CORRECT explanation for Statement 1
B.
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True, Statement 2 is NOT a CORRECT explanation for Statement 1
C.
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False
D.
Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Locus of the points of intersections of perpendicular tangents to the circles
${x^2} + {y^2} = {a^2}$
${x^2} + {y^2} = 2{a^2}$
$\therefore$ director circle of ${x^2} + {y^2} = 169$ is the circle of ${x^2} + {y^2} = (169)(2) = 338$
The point (17, 7) lies of on the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = 338$. Thus, the tangent drawn from (17, 7) to the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = 169$ are perpendicular.
2006
Q33
JEE Advanced
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
A circle touches the line $L$ and the circle $C_1$ externally such that both the circles are on the same side of the line, then the locus of center of the circle is:
$ \begin{array}{lrl} \Rightarrow & h^2+k^2+b^2-2 b k & =r_1+k^2+2 r_1 k \\ \Rightarrow & h^2 & =-b^2+2 k\left(r_1+b\right) \end{array} $
Replace $h$ by $x$ and $k$ by $y$
$ x^2=-b^2+2 y\left(r_1+b\right) $
$\Rightarrow \quad$ Parabola.
2006
Q34
JEE Advanced
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
A line $M$ through $A$ is drawn parallel to $B D$. Point $S$ moves such that its distances from
the line BD and the vertex A are equal. If locus of S cuts M at $\mathrm{T}_2$ and $\mathrm{T}_3$ and AC at $\mathrm{T}_1$, then area of $\Delta T_1 T_2 T_3$ is :
A.
$\frac{1}{2}$ sq. units
B.
$\frac{2}{3}$ sq. units
C.
1 sq. unit
D.
2 sq. units
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
$ \text { Diagonal of square with side length } 2 \text { is } 2 \sqrt{2} $
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
A circle is given by ${x^2}\, + \,{(y\, - \,1\,)^2}\, = \,1$, another circle C touches it externally and also the x-axis, then thelocus of its centre is
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Circles with radii 3, 4 and 5 touch each other
externally if P is the point of intersection
of tangents to these circles at their points
of contact. Find the distance of P from the
point of contact.
A.
5
B.
$\sqrt3$
C.
$\sqrt5$
D.
3
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
let A, B and C be the centres of circles
respectively.
We know,
AP, BP and CP bisects the angle formed by the
sector at centre A
$\mathrm{P}$ is the point of incentre of $\triangle \mathrm{ABC}$ and therefore
$\begin{aligned}
r & =\frac{\Delta}{s}=\frac{\sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}}{s} \\
& =\sqrt{\frac{(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}{\mathrm{s}}}
\end{aligned}$
Now, $2 s=7+8+9$ (from figure)
$\Rightarrow \quad s=12$
Now, $r=\sqrt{\frac{(12-7)(12-8)(12-9)}{12}}$
$=\sqrt{\frac{60}{12}}=\sqrt{5} \text { units }$
2005
Q37
JEE Advanced
Numerical
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Circles with radii 3, 4 and 5 touch each other externally. It P is the point of intersection of tangents to these circles at their points of contact, find the distance of P from the points of contact.
Correct Answer: $$\sqrt 5 $$
2004
Q38
JEE Advanced
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
If one of the diameters of the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} - 2x - 6y + 6 = 0$ is a chord to the circle with centre (2, 1), then the radius of the circle is
A.
${\sqrt 3 }$
B.
${\sqrt 2 }$
C.
3
D.
2
Correct Answer: C
2004
Q39
JEE Advanced
Numerical
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Find the equation of circle touching the line 2x + 3y + 1 = 0 at (1, -1) and cutting orthogonally the circle having line segment joining (0, 3) and (- 2, -1) as diameter.
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
The centre of circle inscibed in square formed by the lines ${x^2} - 8x + 12 = 0\,\,and\,{y^2} - 14y + 45 = 0$, is
A.
(4, 7)
B.
(7, 4)
C.
(9, 4)
D.
(4, 9)
Correct Answer: A
2003
Q41
JEE Advanced
Numerical
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
For the circle ${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} = {r^2}$, find the value of r for which the area enclosed by the tangents drawn from the point P (6, 8) to the circle and the chord of contact is maximum.
Correct Answer: 5
2002
Q42
JEE Advanced
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
If the tangent at the point P on the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} + 6x + 6y = 2$ meets a straight line 5x - 2y + 6 = 0 at a point Q on the y-axis, then the lenght of PQ is
A.
4
B.
${2\sqrt 5 }$
C.
5
D.
${3\sqrt 5 }$
Correct Answer: C
2002
Q43
JEE Advanced
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
If $a > 2b > 0$ then the positive value of $m$ for which $y = mx - b\sqrt {1 + {m^2}} $ is a common tangent to ${x^2} + {y^2} = {b^2}$ and ${\left( {x - a} \right)^2} + {y^2} = {b^2}$ is
A.
${{2b} \over {\sqrt {{a^2} - 4{b^2}} }}$
B.
${{\sqrt {{a^2} - 4{b^2}} } \over {2b}}$
C.
${{2b} \over {a - 2b}}$
D.
${{b} \over {a - 2b}}$
Correct Answer: A
2001
Q44
JEE Advanced
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Let A B be a chord of the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = {r^2}$ subtending a right angle at the centre. Then the locus of the centriod of the triangle PAB as P moves on the circle is
A.
a parabola
B.
a circle
C.
an ellipse
D.
a pair of straight lines
Correct Answer: B
2001
Q45
JEE Advanced
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Let PQ and RS be tangents at the extremities of the diameter PR of a circle of radius r. If PS and RQ intersect at a point X on the circumference of the circle, then 2r equals
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Let $C_1$ and $C_2$ be two circles with $C_2$ lying inside $C_1$. A circle C lying inside $C_1$ touches $C_1$ internally and $C_2$ externally. Identify the locus of the centre of C.
Correct Answer: ellipse
2001
Q47
JEE Advanced
Numerical
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Let $\,2{x^2}\, + \,{y^2} - \,3xy = 0$ be the equation of a pair of tangents drawn from the origin O to a circle of radius 3 with centre in the first quadrant. If A is one of the points of contact, find the length of OA.
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
If the circles ${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, + \,\,2x\, + \,2\,k\,y\,\, + \,6\,\, = \,\,0,\,\,{x^2}\, + \,\,{y^2}\, + \,2ky\, + \,k\, = \,0$ intersect orthogonally, then k is
A.
2 or $ - {3 \over 2}$
B.
- 2 or $ - {3 \over 2}$
C.
2 or $ {3 \over 2}$
D.
- 2 or $ {3 \over 2}$
Correct Answer: A
2000
Q49
JEE Advanced
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
The triangle PQR is inscribed in the circle ${x^2}\, + \,\,{y^2} = \,25$. If Q and R have co-ordinates (3, 4) and ( - 4, 3) respectively, then $\angle \,Q\,P\,R$ is equal to
A.
${\pi \over 2}$
B.
${\pi \over 3}$
C.
${\pi \over 4}$
D.
${\pi \over 6}$
Correct Answer: C
1999
Q50
JEE Advanced
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
If two distinct chords, drawn from the point (p, q) on the circle ${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} = \,px\, + \,qy\,\,(\,where\,pq\, \ne \,0)$ are bisected by the x - axis, then