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The length of the intercept on the line 4x-3y-10=0 by the circle x2+y2-2x+4y-20=0 is
MathematicsCircleAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2022 (04 Jul Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 5
  • B 2
  • C 10
  • D 6
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 10

Given,

Circle x2+y2-2x+4y-20=0

Now center will be  1, -2

So, the line 4x-3y-10=0 passes through center

Then length of the intercept equal to diameter of circle

So, radius r=g2+f2-c=1+4+20=5

So, diameter d=2r=2×5=10

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