The Angle Between The Tangents Drawn From The Origin To The Circle (x – 7)2 + (y + 1)2 = 25 Is

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Question

The angle between the tangents drawn from the origin to the circle (x – 7)2 + (y + 1)2 = 25 is

Solution

Correct option is

π/2

If y = mx is a tangent from the origin to the circle (x – 7)2 + (y + 1)2 = 25, then  

                

If m1m2 are its roots, then m1m2 = –12/12 = –1.   

Hence the angle between the two tangents is π/2.  

So, (c) is correct answer. (Here origin lies on director circle of given circle) 

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