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)
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Let $C$ be the circle with centre at $(1, 1)$ and radius $=$ $1$. If $T$ is the circle centred at $(0, y)$, passing through origin and touching the circle $C$ externally, then the radius of $T$ is equal to :
A.
${1 \over 2}$
B.
${1 \over 4}$
C.
${{\sqrt 3 } \over {\sqrt 2 }}$
D.
${{\sqrt 3 } \over 2}$
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Equation of circle $C \equiv {\left( {x - 1} \right)^2} + {\left( {y - 1} \right)^2} = 1$
Radius of $T = \left| y \right|$
$T$ touches $C$ externally
therefore,
Distance between the centers $=$ sum of their radii
If $y>0$ then $2y=1-2y$ $ \Rightarrow y = {1 \over 4}$
$y<0$ then $-2y=1-2y$ $ \Rightarrow 0 = 1$ (not possible)
$\therefore$ $y = {1 \over 4}$
2014
Q506
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
Q507
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
The circle passing through $(1, -2)$ and touching the axis of $x$ at $(3, 0)$ also passes through the point :
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
Q511
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
Q512
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.
2010
Q516
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
The circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = 4x + 8y + 5$ intersects the line $3x - 4y = m$ at two distinct points if :
$ \Rightarrow - 25 < m + 10 < 25 \Rightarrow - 35 < m < 15$
2009
Q517
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Three distinct points A, B and C are given in the 2 -dimensional coordinates plane such that the ratio of the distance of any one of them from the point $(1, 0)$ to the distance from the point $(-1, 0)$ is equal to ${1 \over 3}$. Then the circumcentre of the triangle ABC is at the point :
$\therefore$ A lies on the circle given by eq. $(1).$ As $B$ and $C$
also follow the same condition, - they must lie on the same circle.
$\therefore$ Center of circumcircle of $\Delta ABC$
$=$ Center of circle given by $\left( 1 \right) = \left( {{5 \over 4},0} \right)$
2009
Q518
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
If $P$ and $Q$ are the points of intersection of the circles
${x^2} + {y^2} + 3x + 7y + 2p - 5 = 0$ and ${x^2} + {y^2} + 2x + 2y - {p^2} = 0$ then there is a circle passing through $P,Q $ and $(1, 1)$ for :
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
Q520
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
Q527
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Consider a family of circles which are passing through the point $(-1, 1)$ and are tangent to $x$-axis. If $(h, k)$ are the coordinate of the centre of the circles, then the set of values of $k$ is given by the interval :
A.
$ - {1 \over 2} \le k \le {1 \over 2}$
B.
$k \le {1 \over 2}$
C.
$0 \le k \le {1 \over 2}$
D.
$k \ge {1 \over 2}$
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Equation of circle whose center is $\left( {h,k} \right)$
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
Q530
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
Q531
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
If the lines $3x - 4y - 7 = 0$ and $2x - 3y - 5 = 0$ are two diameters of a circle of area $49\pi $ square units, the equation of the circle is :
A.
$\,{x^2} + {y^2} + 2x\, - 2y - 47 = 0\,$
B.
$\,{x^2} + {y^2} + 2x\, - 2y - 62 = 0\,$
C.
${x^2} + {y^2} - 2x\, + 2y - 62 = 0$
D.
${x^2} + {y^2} - 2x\, + 2y - 47 = 0$
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Point of intersection of $3x - 4y - 7 = 0$ and
$2x - 3y - 5 = 0$ is $\left( {1, - 1} \right)$ which is the center of the
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
Let $C$ be the circle with centre $(0, 0)$ and radius $3$ units. The equation of the locus of the mid points of the chords of the circle $C$ that subtend an angle of ${{2\pi } \over 3}$ at its center is :
A.
${x^2} + {y^2} = {3 \over 2}$
B.
${x^2} + {y^2} = 1$
C.
${x^2} + {y^2} = {{27} \over 4}$
D.
${x^2} + {y^2} = {{9} \over 4}$
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Let $M\left( {h,k} \right)$ be the mid point of chord $AB$ where
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
Q534
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
If the circles ${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} + \,2ax\, + \,cy\, + a\,\, = 0$ and ${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} - \,3ax\, + \,dy\, - 1\,\, = 0$ intersect in two ditinct points P and Q then the line 5x + by - a = 0 passes through P and Q for :
A.
exactly one value of a
B.
no value of a
C.
infinitely many values of a
D.
exactly two values of a
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
${s_1} = {x^2} + {y^2} + 2ax + cy + a = 0$
${s_2} = {x^2} + {y^2} - 3ax + dy - 1 = 0$
Equation of common chord of circles ${s_1}$ and ${s_2}$ is
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
If the pair of lines $a{x^2} + 2\left( {a + b} \right)xy + b{y^2} = 0$ lie along diameters of a circle and divide the circle into four sectors such that the area of one of the sectors is thrice the area of another sector then :
A.
$3{a^2} - 10ab + 3{b^2} = 0$
B.
$3{a^2} - 2ab + 3{b^2} = 0$
C.
$3{a^2} + 10ab + 3{b^2} = 0$
D.
$3{a^2} + 2ab + 3{b^2} = 0$
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
As per question area of one sector $=3$ area of another sector
$ \Rightarrow $ at center by one sector $ = 3 \times $ angle at center by another sector
$\therefore$ Locus is ${x^2} = 10\left( {y - {1 \over 2}} \right)$ which is parabola.
2005
Q538
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
If a circle passes through the point (a, b) and cuts the circle ${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} = {p^2}$ orthogonally, then the equation of the locus of its centre is :
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
Q541
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
Q542
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282614 Mar 2026
A variable circle passes through the fixed point A (p, q) and touches x-axis. The locus of the other end of the diameter through A is :
Required circle is, ${\left( {x - 1} \right)^2} + {\left( {y + 1} \right)^2} = {5^2}$
$ \Rightarrow {x^2} + {y^2} - 2x + 2y - 23 = 0$
2004
Q546
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
Q547
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
If the two circles ${(x - 1)^2}\, + \,{(y - 3)^2} = \,{r^2}$ and $\,{x^2}\, + \,{y^2} - \,8x\, + \,2y\, + \,\,8\,\, = 0$ intersect in two distinct point, then :
A.
$r > 2$
B.
$2 < r < 8$
C.
$r < 2$
D.
$r = 2.$
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
$\left| {{r_1} - {r_2}} \right| < {C_1}{C_2}$ for intersection
$ \Rightarrow r - 3 < 5 \Rightarrow r < 8\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,...\left( 1 \right)$