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AP EAMCET · Maths · Circle

The length of the chord intercepted by the circle \(x^2+y^2-4 x+6 y-12=0\) on the line \(4 x+3 y+1=0\) is

  1. A 3
  2. B 4
  3. C 10
  4. D 8
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Correct Answer

(C) 10

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Detailed explanation

Center \( C = (2, -3) \) Radius \( r = \sqrt{(-2)^2+3^2-(-12)} = 5 \) Perpendicular distance \( d = \frac{|4(2)+3(-3)+1|}{\sqrt{4^2+3^2}} = 0 \) Chord length \( = 2r = 2(5) = 10 \)