Question

The circle passing through the point (–1,0) and touching the y–axis at (0,2) also passes through the point

(a) \((\frac{-3}2,10)\)

(b) \((\frac{-5}{2},12)\)

(c) \((\frac{-3}2,\frac 52)\)

(d) (–4,0)

Answer 1

Correct option is (d) (–4, 0)

Family of circles passing through a point (0,2) and touching line x= 0 (y–axis) is