Medium MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2022

A circle touches both the y-axis and the line x + y = 0. Then the locus of its center is :

  1. A $y = \sqrt 2 x$
  2. B $x = \sqrt 2 y$
  3. C ${y^2} - {x^2} = 2xy$
  4. D ${x^2} - {y^2} = 2xy$ Correct answer

Solution

<p>Let the centre be (h, k)</p> <p>So, $\left| h \right| = \left| {{{h + k} \over {\sqrt 2 }}} \right|$</p> <p>$\Rightarrow 2{h^2} = {h^2} + {k^2} + 2hk$</p> <p>Locus will be ${x^2} - {y^2} = 2xy$</p>

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Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Circles · Topic: Equation of a Circle

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