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JEE MATHEMATICS MCQ: SYSTEM OF CIRCLES

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The circle S1{S_1} with centre C1(a1,b1){C_1}\left( {{a_1},{b_1}} \right) and radius r1{r_1} touches externally the circle S2{S_2} with centre C2(a2,b2){C_2}\left( {{a_2},{b_2}} \right) and radius r2{r_2}. If the tangent at their common point passes through the origin, then
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Correct option: B
(a12−a22)+(b12−b22)=r12−r22\left( {a_1^2 - a_2^2} \right) + \left( {b_1^2 - b_2^2} \right) = r_1^2 - r_2^2
Option B ((a12−a22)+(b12−b22)=r12−r22\left( {a_1^2 - a_2^2} \right) + \left( {b_1^2 - b_2^2} \right) = r_1^2 - r_2^2) is correct because it is derived from the condition that the common tangent passes through the origin.

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