JEE Main 2020 — Circle Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2020 (Online) 4th September Evening Slot
Question
Let PQ be a diameter of the circle x2 + y2 = 9. If and are the lengths of the perpendiculars from P and Q on the straight line,
x + y = 2 respectively, then the maximum value of is _____.
x + y = 2 respectively, then the maximum value of is _____.
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Step-by-step explanation
Let
(when sin2 = 1)
(when sin2 = 1)
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