Circle And System Of Circles Question 23

Question: The line $ lx+my+n=0 $ is normal to the circle $ x^{2}+y^{2}+2gx+2fy+c=0 $ , if

[MP PET 1995]

Options:

A) $ lg+mf-n=0 $

B) $ lg+mf+n=0 $

C) $ lg=mf-n=0 $

D) $ lg-mf+n=0 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Since normal always passes through centre of circle, therefore $ (-g,\ -f) $ must lie on $ lx+my+n=0 $ .

Hence $ lg+mf-n=0 $ .