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WBJEE · Maths · Circle

The circles \(\mathrm{x}^2+\mathrm{y}^2-10 \mathrm{x}+16=0\) and \(\mathrm{x}^2+\mathrm{y}^2=\mathrm{a}^2\) intersect at two distinct points if

  1. A \(\mathrm{a} < 2\)
  2. B \(2 < \) a \( < 8\)
  3. C \(a>8\)
  4. D \(\mathbf{a}=2\)
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(B) \(2 < \) a \( < 8\)

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Hints : \(C_1(5,0) \quad r_1=\sqrt{25-16}=3\)…