Circle

597 Questions
2009 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2009 Paper 1 Offline
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.
${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, - \,6x\,\, - 4y\, + 19 = 0$
2009 JEE Advanced Numerical
IIT-JEE 2009 Paper 2 Offline
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
2008 JEE Mains MCQ
AIEEE 2008
The differential equation of the family of circles with fixed radius $5$ units and centre on the line $y = 2$ is :
A.
$\left( {x - 2} \right){y^2} = 25 - {\left( {y - 2} \right)^2}$
B.
$\left( {y - 2} \right){y^2} = 25 - {\left( {y - 2} \right)^2}$
C.
${\left( {y - 2} \right)^2}{y^2} = 25 - {\left( {y - 2} \right)^2}$
D.
${\left( {x - 2} \right)^2}{y^2} = 25 - {\left( {y - 2} \right)^2}$
2008 JEE Mains MCQ
AIEEE 2008
The point diametrically opposite to the point $P(1, 0)$ on the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} + 2x + 4y - 3 = 0$ is :
A.
$(3, -4)$
B.
$(-3, 4)$
C.
$(-3, -4)$
D.
$(3, 4)$
2008 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2008 Paper 2 Offline
Consider

$\,{L_1}:\,\,2x\,\, + \,\,3y\, + \,p\,\, - \,\,3 = 0$

$\,{L_2}:\,\,2x\,\, + \,\,3y\, + \,p\,\, + \,\,3 = 0$

where p is a real number, and $\,C:\,{x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, + \,6x\, - 10y\, + \,30 = 0$

STATEMENT-1 : If line ${L_1}$ is a chord of circle C, then line ${L_2}$ is not always a diameter of circle C
and

STATEMENT-2 : If line ${L_1}$ is a diameter of circle C, then line ${L_2}$ is not a chord of circle C.

A.
Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is a correct rexplanation for Statement-1
B.
Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is NOT a correct rexplanation for Statement-1
C.
Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False
D.
Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True
2008 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2008 Paper 1 Offline

Points E and F are given by

A.
$\left( {{{\,\sqrt 3 } \over 2},\,{3 \over 2}} \right),\,\left( {\sqrt 3 ,\,0} \right)$
B.
$\left( {{{\,\sqrt 3 } \over 2},\,{1 \over 2}} \right),\,\left( {\sqrt 3 ,\,0} \right)$
C.
$\left( {{{\,\sqrt 3 } \over 2},\,{3 \over 2}} \right),\,\left( {{{\,\sqrt 3 } \over 2},\,{1 \over 2}} \right)$
D.
$\left( {{{\,3} \over 2},\,{{\sqrt 3 } \over 2}} \right),\,\left( {{{\,\sqrt 3 } \over 2},\,{1 \over 2}} \right)$
2008 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2008 Paper 1 Offline

Equations of the sides QR, RP are

A.
$y = {2 \over {\sqrt 3 }}\,x + \,1,\,\,y = \, - {2 \over {\sqrt 3 }}\,x - 1$
B.
$y = {1 \over {\sqrt 3 }}\,x,\,\,y = \,0$
C.
$y = {{\sqrt 3 } \over 2}\,x + \,1,\,\,y = \, - {{\sqrt 3 } \over 2}\,x - 1$
D.
$y = \sqrt 3 \,x,\,\,y = \,0$
2008 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2008 Paper 1 Offline

The equation of circle C is

A.
${\left( {x\, - 2\sqrt 3 \,} \right)^2} + {(y - 1)^2} = 1$
B.
${\left( {x\, - 2\sqrt 3 \,} \right)^2} + {(y + {1 \over 2})^2} = 1$
C.
${\left( {x\, - \sqrt 3 \,} \right)^2} + {(y + 1)^2} = 1$
D.
${\left( {x\, - \sqrt 3 \,} \right)^2} + {(y - 1)^2} = 1$
2007 JEE Mains MCQ
AIEEE 2007
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.
$k \ge {1 \over 2}$
2007 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2007 Paper 2 Offline

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
2007 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2007 Paper 2 Offline

Match the statements in Column I with the properties Column II.

Column I Column II
(A) Two intersecting circles (P) have a common tangent
(B) Two mutually external circles (Q) have a common normal
(C) Two circles, one strictly inside the other (R) do not have a common tangent
(D) Two branches of a hyperbola (S) do not have a common normal

A.
$\mathrm{A-(p);B-(p),(q);C-(q),(r);D-(q)}$
B.
$\mathrm{A-(p),(q);B-(q);C-(r);D-(q),(r)}$
C.
$\mathrm{A-(q);B-(p),(q);C-(q),(r);D-(r)}$
D.
$\mathrm{A-(p),(q);B-(p),(q);C-(q),(r);D-(q),(r)}$
2007 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2007 Paper 1 Offline

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
2006 JEE Mains MCQ
AIEEE 2006
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.
${x^2} + {y^2} - 2x\, + 2y - 47 = 0$
2006 JEE Mains MCQ
AIEEE 2006
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.
${x^2} + {y^2} = {{9} \over 4}$
2006 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2006

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:

A.

ellipse

B.

hyperbola

C.

parabola

D.

parts of straight line

2006 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2006

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

2005 JEE Mains MCQ
AIEEE 2005
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
2005 JEE Mains MCQ
AIEEE 2005
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.
$3{a^2} + 2ab + 3{b^2} = 0$
2005 JEE Mains MCQ
AIEEE 2005
A circle touches the x-axis and also touches the circle with centre at (0, 3) and radius 2. The locus of the centre of the circle is :
A.
an ellipse
B.
a circle
C.
a hyperbola
D.
a parabola
2005 JEE Mains MCQ
AIEEE 2005
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 :
A.
${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} - \,3ax\, - \,4\,by\,\, + \,({a^2}\, + \,{b^2} - {p^2}) = 0$
B.
$2ax\, + \,\,2\,by\,\, - \,({a^2}\, - \,{b^2} + {p^2}) = 0$
C.
${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} - \,2ax\, - \,\,3\,by\,\, + \,({a^2}\, - \,{b^2} - {p^2}) = 0$
D.
$2ax\, + \,\,2\,by\,\, - \,({a^2}\, + \,{b^2} + {p^2}) = 0$
2005 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2005 Screening
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
A.
$\{ (x,\,y):\,\,{x^2} = \,4y\} \, \cup \,\{ (x,\,y):\,\,y \le \,0\,\} $
B.
$\{ (x,\,y):\,\,{x^2} + \,{(y\, - \,1)^2}\, = \,4\} \, \cup \,\{ (x,\,\,y):\,\,y \le \,0\,\} $
C.
$\{ (x,\,y):\,\,{x^2} = \,y\} \, \cup \,\{ (0,\,\,y):\,\,y \le \,0\,\} $
D.
$\{ (x,\,y):\,\,{x^2} = \,4y\} \, \cup \,\{ (0,\,\,y):\,\,y \le \,0\,\} $
2005 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2005 Mains

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
2005 JEE Advanced Numerical
IIT-JEE 2005
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.
2004 JEE Mains MCQ
AIEEE 2004
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 :
A.
${(y\, - \,q)^2} = \,4\,px$
B.
${(x\, - \,q)^2} = \,4\,py$
C.
${(y\, - \,p)^2} = \,4\,qx$
D.
${(x\, - \,p)^2} = \,4\,qy$
2004 JEE Mains MCQ
AIEEE 2004
Intercept on the line y = x by the circle ${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} - 2x = 0$ is AB. Equation of the circle on AB as a diameter is :
A.
$\,{x^2}\, + \,{y^2} + \,x\, - \,y\,\, = 0$
B.
$\,{x^2}\, + \,{y^2} - \,x\, + \,y\,\, = 0$
C.
$\,{x^2}\, + \,{y^2} + \,x\, + \,y\,\, = 0$
D.
$\,{x^2}\, + \,{y^2} - \,x\, - \,y\,\, = 0$
2004 JEE Mains MCQ
AIEEE 2004
If a circle passes through the point (a, b) and cuts the circle ${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} = 4$ orthogonally, then the locus of its centre is :
A.
$2ax\, - 2by\, - ({a^2}\, + \,{b^2} + 4) = 0$
B.
$2ax\, + 2by\, - ({a^2}\, + \,{b^2} + 4) = 0$
C.
$2ax\, - 2by\, + ({a^2}\, + \,{b^2} + 4) = 0$
D.
$2ax\, + 2by\, + ({a^2}\, + \,{b^2} + 4) = 0$
2004 JEE Mains MCQ
AIEEE 2004
If the lines 2x + 3y + 1 + 0 and 3x - y - 4 = 0 lie along diameter of a circle of circumference $10\,\pi $, then the equation of the circle is :
A.
${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} + \,2x\, - \,2y - \,23\,\, = 0$
B.
${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} - \,2x\, - \,2y - \,23\,\, = 0$
C.
${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} + \,2x\, + \,2y - \,23\,\, = 0$
D.
${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} - \,2x\, + \,2y - \,23\,\, = 0$
2004 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2004 Screening
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
2004 JEE Advanced Numerical
IIT-JEE 2004
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.
2003 JEE Mains MCQ
AIEEE 2003
The lines 2x - 3y = 5 and 3x - 4y = 7 are diameters of a circle having area as 154 sq. units. Then the equation of the circle is :
A.
${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} - \,2x\, + \,2y\,\, = \,62$
B.
${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} + \,2x\, - \,2y\,\, = \,62$
C.
${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} + \,2x\, - \,2y\,\, = \,47$
D.
${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} - \,2x\, + \,2y\,\, = \,47$
2003 JEE Mains MCQ
AIEEE 2003
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.
$r = 2.$
2003 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2003 Screening
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)
2003 JEE Advanced Numerical
IIT-JEE 2003
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.
2002 JEE Mains MCQ
AIEEE 2002
The centres of a set of circles, each of radius 3, lie on the circle ${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} = 25$. The locus of any point in the set is :
A.
$4\, \le \,\,{x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, \le \,\,64$
B.
${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, \le \,\,25$
C.
${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, \ge \,\,25$
D.
$3\, \le \,\,{x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, \le \,\,9$
2002 JEE Mains MCQ
AIEEE 2002
If the chord y = mx + 1 of the circle ${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} = 1$ subtends an angle of measure ${45^ \circ }$ at the major segment of the circle then value of m is :
A.
$2\, \pm \,\sqrt 2 \,\,$
B.
$ - \,2\, \pm \,\sqrt 2 \,$
C.
$- 1\, \pm \,\sqrt 2 \,\,$
D.
none of these
2002 JEE Mains MCQ
AIEEE 2002
The equation of a circle with origin as a center and passing through an equilateral triangle whose median is of length $3$$a$ is :
A.
${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} = 9{a^2}$
B.
${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} = 16{a^2}$
C.
${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} = 4{a^2}$
D.
${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} = {a^2}$
2002 JEE Mains MCQ
AIEEE 2002
The centre of the circle passing through (0, 0) and (1, 0) and touching the circle ${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} = 9$ is :
A.
$\left( {{1 \over 2},\,{1 \over 2}} \right)$
B.
$\left( {{1 \over 2},\, - \,\sqrt 2 } \right)$
C.
$\left( {{3 \over 2},\,{1 \over 2}} \right)$
D.
$\left( {{1 \over 2},\,{3 \over 2}} \right)$
2002 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2002 Screening
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.
${3\sqrt 5 }$
2002 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2002 Screening
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.
${{b} \over {a - 2b}}$
2001 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2001 Screening
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
2001 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2001 Screening
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
A.
$\sqrt {PQ.\,RS} $
B.
(PQ + RS) / 2
C.
2 PQ. RS/(PQ + RS)
D.
$\sqrt {\left( {P{Q^2} + \,R{S^2}} \right)} \,\,/2$
2001 JEE Advanced Numerical
IIT-JEE 2001
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.
2001 JEE Advanced Numerical
IIT-JEE 2001
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.
2000 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2000 Screening
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}$
2000 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 2000 Screening
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.
${\pi \over 6}$
1999 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 1999
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
A.
${p^2}\, = \,\,{q^2}$
B.
$\,{p^2}\, = \,\,8\,{q^2}$
C.
${p^2}\, < \,\,8\,{q^2}$
D.
${p^2}\, > \,\,8\,{q^2}$.
1999 JEE Advanced Numerical
IIT-JEE 1999
Let ${T_1}$, ${T_2}$ be two tangents drawn from (- 2, 0) onto the circle $C:{x^2}\,\, + \,{y^2} = 1$. Determine the circles touching C and having ${T_1}$, ${T_2}$ as their pair of tangents. Further, find the equations of all possible common tangents to these circles, when taken two at a time.
1998 JEE Advanced MCQ
IIT-JEE 1998
The number of common tangents to the circles ${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} = 4$ and ${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, - 6x\, - 8y = 24$ is
A.
0
B.
1
C.
3
D.
4
1998 JEE Advanced MSQ
IIT-JEE 1998
If the circle ${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} = \,{a^2}$ intersects the hyperbola $xy = {c^2}$ in four points $P\,({x_1},\,{y_1}),\,Q\,\,({x_2},\,{y_2}),\,\,R\,({x_3},\,{y_3}),\,S\,({x_4},\,{y_4}),$ then
A.
${x_1}\, + \,{x_2} + \,{x_3}\, + \,{x_4}\, = 0$
B.
${y_1}\, + \,{y_2} + \,{y_3}\, + \,{y_4}\, = 0$
C.
${x_1}\,{x_2}\,{x_3}\,{x_4}\, = {c^4}$
D.
${y_1}\,{y_2}\,{y_3}\,{y_4}\, = {c^4}$
1998 JEE Advanced Numerical
IIT-JEE 1998
$C_1$ and $C_2$ are two concentric circles, the radius of $C_2$ being twice that of $C_1$. From a point P on $C_2$, tangents PA and PB are drawn to $C_1$. Prove that the centroid of the triangle PAB lies on $C_1$.