JEE Main 2017MathematicsCircleChord With A Given Middle PointeasyMCQ

JEE Main 2017Circle Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2017 (Online) 9th April Morning Slot

Question

A line drawn through the point P(4, 7) cuts the circle x2 + y2 = 9 at the points A and B. Then PA⋅PB is equal to :

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Correct answer
B56

Step-by-step explanation

P(4, 7).   Here, x = 4, y = 7

   PA PB = PT2

Also;   PT =

   PT =  =

   PT2 = 56

   PA PB = 56

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