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The length of the chord of the circle \(x^{2}+y^{2}+3 x+2 y-8=0\) intercepted by the \(y\)-axis is

  1. A 3
  2. B 8
  3. C 9
  4. D 6
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Correct Answer

(D) 6

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Detailed explanation

Given equation of circle is
\(x^{2}+y^{2}+3 x+2 y-8=0\)
On comparing with
\(\begin{array}{r}
x^{2}+y^{2}+2 g x+2 f y+c=0, \text { we get } \\
g=\frac{3}{2}, \quad f=1 \text { and } c=-8
\end{array}\)
Now, intercept made by \(y\)-axis
\(\begin{aligned}
&=2 \sqrt{f^{2}-c} \\
&=2 \sqrt{(1)^{2}-(-8)} \\
&=2 \sqrt{1+8}=2 \sqrt{9} \\
&=2 \times 3=6
\end{aligned}\)