Chapter 20: Problem 106
Let \(P\) be the point on the parabola, \(y^{2}=8 x\) which is at a minimum distance from the cente \(C\) of the circle, \(x^{2}\) \(+(y+6)^{2}=1\). Then the equation of the circle, passing through \(C\) and having its centre at \(P\) is (A) \(x^{2}+y^{2}-4 x+9 y+18=0\) (B) \(x^{2}+y^{2}-4 x+8 y+12=0\) (C) \(x^{2}+y^{2}-x+4 y+12=0\) (D) \(x^{2}+y^{2}-\frac{x}{4}+2 y-24=0\)
Short Answer
Step by step solution
Identify Center of the Given Circle
Find General Point on the Parabola
Express the Distance from C to P
Simplify and Minimize the Distance
Solve the Minimized Distance Equation
Determine Point P at Minimum Distance
Find the Equation of the Circle with Center P
Expand Circle Equation and Pick Correct Option
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Key Concepts
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Parabola
- Horizontal opening: \( y^2 = 4ax \)
- Vertical opening: \( x^2 = 4ay \)