Gujarati
10-1.Circle and System of Circles
normal

The line $ax + by + c = 0$ is a normal to the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = {r^2}$. The portion of the line $ax + by + c = 0$ intercepted by this circle is of length

A

$r$

B

${r^2}$

C

$2r$

D

$\sqrt r $

Solution

(c) Length of intercepted part is diameter $i.e.$, $2r.$

Standard 11
Mathematics

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