Circle And System Of Circles Question 33

Question: The equation of polar of the point (1, 2)with respect to the circle $ x^{2}+y^{2}=7 $ , is

[RPET 1983, 84; MNR 1973]

Options:

A) $ x-2y-7=0 $

B) $ x+2y-7=0 $

C) $ x-2y=0 $

D) $ x+2y=0 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

The required polar is $ x(1)+y(2)=7 $ or $ x+2y=7 $ .