The circle has centre

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Mathematics · Circles · Circles

Problem

The circle (x−2)2+(y+1)2=10(x-2)^{2}+(y+1)^{2}=10 has centre C(2,−1)C(2,-1). Let P(5,0)P(5,0). (i) Show that PP lies on the given circle. (ii) Obtain the equation of the tangent to the circle at PP in general form. (iii) Find the acute angle made by this tangent with the positive direction of the xx-axis. (iv) Determine the length of the segment of this tangent intercepted between the coordinate axes.

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