JEE Main 2022 — Circle Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2022 (Online) 24th June Evening Shift
Question
Let a circle C : (x h)2 + (y k)2 = r2, k > 0, touch the x-axis at (1, 0). If the line x + y = 0 intersects the circle C at P and Q such that the length of the chord PQ is 2, then the value of h + k + r is equal to ___________.
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Show full solutionCorrect answer: 7
Step-by-step explanation
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Equation of circle is
h = 1, k = 3, r = 3
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