Class 11- Applied Mathematics-NCERT Handbook Solutions-Chapter-16 (Circle and Parabola)

Class 11 Applied Mathematics - Chapter 16 Solutions

Chapter 16: Circles and Parabola

Complete Step-by-Step Solutions & Mathematical Reasoning

Check Your Progress 16.1

Q1 (i)
Find the equation of the circle with centre (0,2) and radius 2.
Solution

Step 1: Identify the standard formula.
The equation of a circle with centre (h,k) and radius r is given by the central form: (x-h)2+(y-k)2=r2

Step 2: Substitute the given values.
Here, h=0, k=2, and r=2. Substituting these into the formula: (x-0)2+(y-2)2=22

Step 3: Expand and simplify.
x2+(y2-4y+4)=4 x2+y2-4y+4-4=0

Equation of the circle:
x2+y2-4y=0
Q1 (iii)
Find the equation of the circle with centre (-a,-b) and radius a2-b2.
Solution

Step 1: Identify the standard formula.
Using the central form of the circle equation: (x-h)2+(y-k)2=r2

Step 2: Substitute the given values.
Here, h=-a, k=-b, and r=a2-b2. (x-(-a))2+(y-(-b))2=(a2-b2)2 (x+a)2+(y+b)2=a2-b2

Step 3: Expand the squares.
(x2+2ax+a2)+(y2+2by+b2)=a2-b2 Subtract a2 and add b2 to both sides to simplify: x2+y2+2ax+2by+b2+b2=0

Equation of the circle:
x2+y2+2ax+2by+2b2=0
Q2
Find the equation of the circle drawn on a diagonal of the rectangle as its diameter whose sides are the lines x=4, x=-5, y=5 and y=-1.
Solution

Step 1: Determine the vertices of the rectangle.
The sides of the rectangle are defined by the intersection of the horizontal and vertical lines.
The vertices are formed by pairing the x and y values: A(-5,-1), B(4,-1), C(4,5), and D(-5,5)

Step 2: Choose a diagonal.
A diagonal connects opposite vertices. Let's use the diagonal connecting A(-5,-1) and C(4,5). Since the circle is drawn with this diagonal as its diameter, A and C represent the extremities of the diameter.

Step 3: Apply the diameter form of the circle equation.
The equation of a circle with diameter endpoints (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is: (x-x1)(x-x2)+(y-y1)(y-y2)=0 Substitute (x1,y1)=(-5,-1) and (x2,y2)=(4,5): (x-(-5))(x-4)+(y-(-1))(y-5)=0 (x+5)(x-4)+(y+1)(y-5)=0

Step 4: Expand the equation.
(x2-4x+5x-20)+(y2-5y+y-5)=0 x2+x-20+y2-4y-5=0 x2+y2+x-4y-25=0

Equation of the circle:
x2+y2+x-4y-25=0
Q4
One end of a diameter of the circle x2+y2-6x+5y-7=0 is (-1,3). Find the coordinates of the other end of the diameter.
Solution

Step 1: Find the centre of the circle.
The general equation of a circle is x2+y2+2gx+2fy+c=0. By comparing the given equation with the general form, we get: 2g=-6g=-3 2f=5f=52 The centre of the circle is C(-g,-f). Therefore, the centre is: C(3,-52)

Step 2: Use the midpoint formula.
The centre of the circle is the midpoint of its diameter. Let the unknown end of the diameter be B(x2,y2) and the given end be A(-1,3). Using the midpoint formula: (x1+x22,y1+y22)=(xc,yc) Substituting the known values: -1+x22=3 -1+x2=6x2=7 And for the y-coordinate: 3+y22=-52 3+y2=-5y2=-8

Coordinates of the other end: (7,-8)
Q6
Find the value of p so that x2+y2+8x+10y+p=0 is the equation of a circle of radius 7 units.
Solution

Step 1: Compare with the general equation of a circle.
The general form is x2+y2+2gx+2fy+c=0. By comparison: 2g=8g=4 2f=10f=5 c=p

Step 2: Use the radius formula.
The radius r of a circle is given by: r=g2+f2-c Given r=7, substitute the known values: 7=42+52-p

Step 3: Solve for p.
Square both sides to remove the square root: 72=16+25-p 49=41-p p=41-49=-8

Value of p: p=-8

Check Your Progress 16.2

Q1 (i)
For the parabola y2=16x, find the coordinates of the focus, axis of the parabola, the equation of the directrix and the length of the latus rectum.
Solution

Step 1: Compare with standard form.
The given equation is y2=16x. This is of the standard form y2=4ax (parabola opening to the right along the positive x-axis).

Step 2: Find the value of a.
4a=16a=4

Step 3: Extract the properties.

  • Focus: For y2=4ax, the focus is (a,0). So, Focus = (4,0).
  • Axis of the parabola: Since the square is on y, the axis is the x-axis, whose equation is y=0.
  • Equation of directrix: The directrix is x=-a. So, directrix is x=-4 or x+4=0.
  • Length of latus rectum: The formula is 4a. So, Latus Rectum = 16.
Focus: (4,0), Axis: x-axis (y=0), Directrix: x=-4, Latus Rectum: 16 units.
Q1 (iii)
For the parabola 3x2=8y, find the coordinates of the focus, axis of the parabola, the equation of the directrix and the length of the latus rectum.
Solution

Step 1: Rewrite into standard form.
The given equation is 3x2=8y. Dividing by 3 yields: x2=83y This is of the standard form x2=4ay (parabola opening upwards along the positive y-axis).

Step 2: Find the value of a.
4a=83a=23

Step 3: Extract the properties.

  • Focus: For x2=4ay, the focus is (0,a). So, Focus = (0,23).
  • Axis of the parabola: Since the square is on x, the axis is the y-axis, whose equation is x=0.
  • Equation of directrix: The directrix is y=-a. So, directrix is y=-23.
  • Length of latus rectum: The formula is 4a. So, Latus Rectum = 83.
Focus: (0,23), Axis: y-axis (x=0), Directrix: y=-23, Latus Rectum: 83 units.
Q2
Find the equation of the parabola with focus at (6,0) and directrix x=-6.
Solution

Step 1: Identify the standard form.
The focus is of the form (a,0) where a=6. Since the y-coordinate of the focus is 0, the axis of the parabola is the x-axis. Because the focus has a positive x-coordinate, the parabola opens to the right.
The directrix is x=-a which matches x=-6.
The standard equation for this type of parabola is y2=4ax.

Step 2: Substitute the value of a.
Substitute a=6 into the standard equation: y2=4(6)x y2=24x

Equation of the parabola: y2=24x
Q4
Find the equation of the parabola with vertex at (0,0) and focus (-2,0).
Solution

Step 1: Identify the standard form.
The vertex is at the origin (0,0) and the focus is at (-2,0). Since the focus lies on the negative x-axis, the parabola opens to the left. The standard equation for a parabola opening to the left with vertex at the origin is: y2=-4ax where the focus is at (-a,0).

Step 2: Substitute the value of a.
From the focus (-2,0), we have -a=-2a=2. Substitute a=2 into the equation: y2=-4(2)x y2=-8x

Equation of the parabola: y2=-8x

Practice Exercise

Q1
The centre of the circle with equation x2+y2-4x-10y+4=0 is:
(a) (-2, 5)
(b) (-2, -5)
(c) (2, -5)
(d) (2, 5)
Solution

Step 1: Compare with the general equation of a circle.
The general equation is x2+y2+2gx+2fy+c=0 where the centre is (-g,-f).
Comparing x2+y2-4x-10y+4=0 with the general form: 2g=-4g=-2 2f=-10f=-5

Step 2: Find the coordinates of the centre.
The centre is (-g,-f), so: Centre=(-(-2),-(-5))=(2,5)

Correct Option: (d) (2, 5)
Q2
The point (0,0) lie ___________ the circle x2+y2-2x-4y=0.
(a) Inside circle
(b) outside circle
(c) On the circle
(d) cannot be determined
Solution

Step 1: Check the position of the point.
To find the position of a point (x1,y1) with respect to the circle x2+y2+2gx+2fy+c=0, substitute the point into the expression. Let S=x12+y12+2gx1+2fy1+c.
If S<0, it lies inside.
If S=0, it lies on the circle.
If S>0, it lies outside.

Step 2: Evaluate for (0, 0).
S=02+02-2(0)-4(0)=0 Since the result is exactly 0, the point satisfies the equation of the circle.

Correct Option: (c) On the circle
Q3
The distance between the directrix and the latus rectum of the parabola x2=-8y is:
(a) 2 units
(b) 4 units
(c) 6 units
(d) 8 units
Solution

Step 1: Analyze the parabola.
The equation is x2=-8y. This is a parabola opening downwards with standard form x2=-4ay.
Comparing, we get 4a=8a=2.

Step 2: Find equations of directrix and latus rectum.
For x2=-4ay:
The directrix is the horizontal line y=ay=2.
The latus rectum is the horizontal line passing through the focus (0,-a), so its equation is y=-ay=-2.

Step 3: Calculate the distance.
The distance between the parallel horizontal lines y=2 and y=-2 is: |2-(-2)|=|2+2|=4 units

Correct Option: (b) 4 units
Q4
The equation of the circle concentric with the circle x2+y2-6x+4y-3=0 and having radius 50 is:
(a) x² + y² – 6x + 4y – 37 = 0
(b) x² + y² – 6x + 4y + 37 = 0
(c) x² + y² – 6x + 4y – 50 = 0
(d) x² + y² – 6x + 4y + 3 = 0
Solution

Step 1: Find the centre of the given circle.
Concentric circles share the same centre. For the circle x2+y2-6x+4y-3=0:
2g=-6g=-3
2f=4f=2
The centre is (-g,-f)=(3,-2).

Step 2: Construct the new circle's equation.
The new circle has centre (3,-2) and radius r=50. Its equation is: (x-3)2+(y-(-2))2=(50)2 x2-6x+9+y2+4y+4=50 x2+y2-6x+4y+13-50=0 x2+y2-6x+4y-37=0

Correct Option: (a) x² + y² – 6x + 4y – 37 = 0
Q5
If the parabola y2=4ax passes through the point (3,6), then the length of its latus rectum is:
(a) 3 units
(b) 6 units
(c) 9 units
(d) 12 units
Solution

Step 1: Use the given point to find the parameter.
Since the parabola y2=4ax passes through the point (3,6), substitute x=3 and y=6 into the equation: 62=4a(3) 36=12a a=3

Step 2: Find the length of the latus rectum.
The length of the latus rectum of the parabola y2=4ax is given by the formula 4a.
Latus Rectum=4a=4(3)=12 units

Correct Option: (d) 12 units
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