Let circle C be the image of x^2 + y^2 - 2x + 4y - 4 = 0 in the line 2x - 3y + 5 = 0 and A be the point on C such that OA is \parallel to the x-axis and A lies on the \right hand side of the centre O of C. If B(alpha,beta), with beta < 4, lies on C such that the length of the arc AB is (1/6)^textth of the perimeter of C, then beta - sqrt3alpha is equal to :

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula The coordinates for the reflection image of a point (x_1, y_1) across a standard line ax + by + c = 0 are determined using: fracx - x_1a = fracy - y_1b = frac-2(ax_1 + by_1 + c)a^2 + b^2 ### Core Logic Find the center and radius of the original given circle: x^2 + y^2 - 2x + 4y - 4 = 0 implies textCenter = (1, -2), \, r = sqrt1^2 + (-2)^2 - (-4) = 3
Transformation and Reflection of Circles
Transformation and Reflection of Circles
Reflect the center point (1, -2) across the line mirror 2x - 3y + 5 = 0: fracx - 12 = fracy + 2-3 = frac-2(2(1) - 3(-2) + 5)2^2 + (-3)^2 = frac-2(2 + 6 + 5)13 = -2 x - 1 = -4 implies x = -3 y + 2 = 6 implies y = 4 Thus, the center O of the reflected circle C is (-3, 4), and its radius is preserved at r = 3. ### Step 1: Locate Point A We are given that OA is \parallel to the x-axis, meaning its y-coordinate matches the center. Since A lies to the \right of the center O(-3, 4): A = (-3 + r, \, 4) = (-3 + 3, \, 4) = (0, 4) ### Step 2: Determine Angular Position of Point B The arc length AB is given as frac16 of the total perimeter: textArc length = rtheta = frac16(2pi r) implies theta = fracpi3 = 60^circ
Transformation and Reflection of Circles
Transformation and Reflection of Circles
Using parametric coordinates relative to center O(-3, 4) with radius r = 3: alpha = -3 + 3costheta, quad beta = 4 + 3sintheta Since beta < 4, the \angle theta must point downwards into the negative quadrant relative to A, meaning theta = -60^circ = -fracpi3: alpha = -3 + 3cosleft(-fracpi3right) = -3 + 3left(frac12 ight) = -frac32 beta = 4 + 3sinleft(-fracpi3right) = 4 - frac3sqrt32 ### Step 3: Evaluate Final Algebraic Value Substitute the determined coordinates into the target expression: beta - sqrt3alpha = left(4 - frac3sqrt32right) - sqrt3left(-frac32 ight) beta - sqrt3alpha = 4 - frac3sqrt32 + frac3sqrt32 = 4 ### Pattern Recognition Whenever parametric configurations on a circle involve radical coordinate multipliers like beta - sqrt3alpha, using angular vectors centered at the origin of the circle avoids setting up and solving long distance equations. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Circles

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Q4 jee_main_2024_31_jan_evening Equation of Tangent and Normal
Let a variable line passing through the centre of the circle x^2 + y^2 - 16x - 4y = 0, meet the positive co-ordinate axes at the point A and B. Then the minimum value of OA + OB, where O is the origin, is equal to
  • A. 12
  • B. 18
  • C. 20
  • D. 24

Solution

### Related Formula textIntercept form of line: fracxa + fracyb = 1 ### Core Logic Circle x^2 + y^2 - 16x - 4y = 0 has its centre at (8, 2). Let the line passing through (8, 2) have slope m. Its equation is: y - 2 = m(x - 8) x-intercept (A): set y=0 implies -2 = m(x-8) implies x = 8 - frac2m. y-intercept (B): set x=0 implies y = 2 - 8m. Sum of intercepts OA + OB = (8 - frac2m) + (2 - 8m) = 10 - frac2m - 8m. To minimize, let f(m) = 10 - frac2m - 8m. f'(m) = frac2m^2 - 8 = 0 implies m^2 = frac14 Since the line meets the positive coordinate axes, intercepts must be positive, which requires m < 0. Thus m = -1/2. Substitute m = -1/2: OA + OB = 10 - frac2-1/2 - 8(-1/2) = 10 + 4 + 4 = 18 ### Pattern Recognition AM-GM can also be applied: 8a + 2b = ab implies 1 = frac8a + frac2b. To minimize a+b, use Cauchy-Schwarz or standard differentiation. Differentiation directly yields intercept minima. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Circles
Q4 jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Intersection and Common Chords
If one of the diameters of the circle x^2 + y^2 - 10x + 4y + 13 = 0 is a chord of another circle C, whose center is the point of intersection of the lines 2x + 3y = 12 and 3x - 2y = 5, then the radius of the circle C is
  • A. sqrt20
  • B. 4
  • C. 6
  • D. 3sqrt2

Solution

### Core Logic Find the center of circle C by solving 2x + 3y = 12 and 3x - 2y = 5. Multiplying and subtracting yields 13x = 39 implies x = 3, y = 2. Center of C is (3, 2). ### Step 1: Properties of Given Circle Given circle: x^2 + y^2 - 10x + 4y + 13 = 0. Center M(5, -2). Radius r = sqrt25 + 4 - 13 = 4.
Intersection and Common Chords diagram for Q4 - JEE Main 2024 Morning
Intersection and Common Chords diagram for Q4 - JEE Main 2024 Morning
### Step 2: Radius Calculation The diameter of the first circle is a chord of circle C. Therefore, the distance between the two centers forms a right-angled triangle with the radius of C (CP) and the radius of the first circle (r = 4). Distance CM = sqrt(5-3)^2 + (-2-2)^2 = sqrt4 + 16 = sqrt20. Radius of circle C is CP = sqrtCM^2 + r^2 = sqrt20 + 16 = sqrt36 = 6. ### Pattern Recognition When a diameter of circle 1 is a chord of circle 2, the triangle formed by the centers and the point of intersection is a right-angled triangle at the center of circle 1. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Circles Class 11 Maths: Straight Lines

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