JEE Main 2015 — Circle Question with Solution
JEE Main 2015 (10 Apr Online)
Question
If is the equation of a chord of the circle , then the equation of the circle with this chord as diameter is :
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Correct answer
B
Step-by-step explanation

To find point of intersection of given chord with the given circle eliminate from two equations
Point of intersection
or
Therefore, and are the corresponding ordinates.
Point of intersection ,
Diametric form of equation of circle,
.
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