AP EAMCET202419 May 2024Evening ShiftMathematicsCircleActual
If the circles S x^2+y^2-14 x+6 y+33=0 and S ^ x^2+y^2-a^2=0(a ~N ) have 4 common tangents then possible number of values of a is
Options
- A13
- B5
- C14
- D2
Correct answer
D. 2
Step-by-step solution
Given, S (x-7)^2+(y+3)^2=5^2 So C=(7,-3), r=5 and S^ x^2+y^2=a^2 C^ =(0,0), r^ =a Since, for 4 common tangent C C^ +r^ 58 5+a a 7.616-5 a 2.616 So, a=2 .