ExamBro
ExamBro
AP EAMCET · Maths · Circle

If the circles \(x^2+y^2+2 \alpha x+2 y-8=0\) and \(x^2+y^2-2 x\) \(+\alpha y-14=0\) intersect orthogonally, then the distance between their centres is

  1. A \(\sqrt{242}\)
  2. B \(\sqrt{970}\)
  3. C \(\sqrt{629}\)
  4. D \(\sqrt{541}\)
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(C) \(\sqrt{629}\)

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

\(S_1 \equiv x^2+y^2+2 \alpha x+2 y-8=0\) \(\begin{aligned} & \Rightarrow \quad\left(g_1, f_1, c_1\right)=(\alpha, 1,-8) \\ & S_2 \equiv x^2+y^2-2 x+\alpha y-14=0 \\ & \Rightarrow \quad\left(g_2, f_2, c_2\right)=\left(-1, \frac{\alpha}{2},-14\right) \end{aligned}\) \(S_1\) and…