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MHT CET · Maths · Circle

If a circle with centre at \((-1,1)\) touches the line \(x+2 y+4=0\) then the co-ordinates of the point of contact are

  1. A \((-2,-1)\)
  2. B \((8,-6)\)
  3. C \((-10,3)\)
  4. D \((-4,0)\)
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Correct Answer

(A) \((-2,-1)\)

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Detailed explanation

\(m_{tangent} = -\frac{1}{2}\) \(m_{normal} = 2\)