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If the line segment joining P2,3 and Q5,7 subtends a right angle at Rx,y and the area of ΔPQR=2 sq. units, then the maximum number of such points R in xy-plane are
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The correct answer is: 4

PQ=32+42=5
Let, length of altitude through R is h

then 12×h×5=2

h=45
Maximum possible length of altitude through R with right angle at R of ΔPQR (without the given area) is equal to 12PQ=52
Now, 45<52
So, 4 triangles are possible

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