Q. The value of $c$, for which the line $y = 2x + c$ is a tangent to the circle $x^{2} + y^{2} = 16$, is

A) $- 16\sqrt{5}$
B) $4\sqrt{5}$
C) $16\sqrt{5}$
D) 20
Explanation

(b)
Given that, $y = 2x + c$ …(i)
And $x^{2} + y^{2} = 16$ …(ii)
We know that, if $y = mx + c$ is tangent to the circle
$x^{2} + y^{2} = a^{2}$, then $c = \pm a\sqrt{1 + m^{2}}$, here, $m = 2,\ a = 4$
$\therefore\ c = \pm 4\sqrt{1 + 2^{2}} = \pm 4\sqrt{5}$

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.

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