JEE Main · 2024 · 05 Apr 2024 · Shift 1 · Circle

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Let a circle C of radius 1 and closer to the origin be such that the lines passing through the point and parallel to the coordinate axes touch it. Then the shortest distance of the circle C from the point is:
  1. (A)5
  2. (B)4✓ Correct
  3. (C)
  4. (D)

Answer: (B)

Solution

The lines through parallel to the axes are tangent to a circle of radius 1; the centre nearer the origin is at , giving circle .
Distance from centre to : . Shortest distance from the circle

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