Q. The point diametrically opposite to the point $P(1,\ 0)$ on the circle $x^{2} + y^{2} + 2x + 4y - 3 = 0$ is

A) (3, 4)
B) $(3,\ - 4)$
C) $( - 3,\ 4)$
D) $( - 3,\ - 4)$
Explanation

(d)
Given equation can be rewritten as
$(x + 1)^{2} + (y + 2)^{2} = \left( 2\sqrt{2} \right)^{2}$
Let required point be $\mathcal{Q}(\alpha,\ \beta)$
Then. Mid point of $P(1,\ 0)$ and $\mathcal{Q}(\alpha,\ \beta)$ is the centre of the circle.
$ie,\ \ \frac{\alpha + 1}{2} = - 1$ and $\frac{\beta + 0}{2} = - 2$
$\Rightarrow \ \alpha = - 3\ \$and$\ \ \beta = - 4$
$\therefore$ required point is $( - 3,\ - 4)$

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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