Q. If the points (2, 0), (0, 1), (4, 5) and $(0,\ c)$ are concyclic, then the value of $c$ is

A) 1
B) $\frac{14}{3}$
C) 5
D) None of these
Explanation

(b)
The equation of the circle passing through (2, 0), (0, 1) and (4, 5) is
$3\left( x^{2} + y^{2} \right) - 13x - 17y + 14 = 0$
This passes through $(0,\ c)$
$\therefore\ \ \ 3c^{2} - 17c + 14 = 0\ \ \Rightarrow \ \ c = 1,\frac{14}{3}$
Since, $c = 1$ is already there, for point (0, 1)
Therefore, we take $c = \frac{14}{3}$

Dr. Abubacker
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Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

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

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