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QJEEAdv16Ma9caa: JEE Advanced 2016 Mathematics - Class 11 JEEAdv16Ma9caa Solution: The circle with centre at , intersects the parabola at the…
The circle with centre at , intersects the parabola at the point in the first quadrant, Let the tangent to the circle , at touches other two circles and at and , respectively. Suppose and have equal radil and centres and , respectively. If and lie on the -axis, then
Multiple Choice Options
- A
- B
- C area of the triangle is
- D area of the triangle is
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
In case of option (A)
x2 + y2 = 3 and x2 = 2y
Solving we get
Equation of tangent at P on the circle
Again,
or, [ ]
or,
Similarly,

In case of option (B)
or,
or,
Similarly,
In case of option (C)
OP is the perpendicular drawn from O to R2R3
area of
In case of option (D)
PT is perpendicular drawn from P to Q2Q3
area of
Therefore, (A), (B), (C) are correct options.