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A line drawn through the point A5,7 cuts the circle x2+y2-36=0 at the points P and Q. Then, AP·AQ=
MathematicsCircleTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2022 (18 Jul Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 110
  • B 60
  • C 38
  • D 12
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 38

Plotting the diagram of the given value we get,

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We know that by property of tangent and secant that AP.AQ=AT2

Now length of tangent is given by AT=S1=52+72-36=38

So, AP.AQ=AT2=38

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