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The centre of a circle \(S=0\) is at \((2,5)\) and its radius is \(r\). \(S_1=0\) is a circle which lies in the second quadrant and touches the coordinate axes and intersects the circle \(S=0\) at two points. If the radius of circle \(S_1=0\) is \(2\), then the possible values of \(r\) lie in the interval

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If two circles of radii \(r_1\) and \(r_2\) intersect at two distinct points, then \[ |r_1-r_2|<d<r_1+r_2, \] where \(d\) is the distance between their centres.
Updated On: Jul 9, 2026
  • \((2,8)\)
  • \((8,14)\)
  • \((3,7)\)
  • \((7,10)\) \bigskip
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Concept: A circle touching both coordinate axes in the second quadrant and having radius \(2\) must have centre \[ (-2,2). \] Two circles intersect at two distinct points if the distance \(d\) between their centres satisfies \[ |r_1-r_2|<d<r_1+r_2. \]

Step 1:
Find the centre of circle \(S_1\). Since \(S_1\) lies in the second quadrant and touches both coordinate axes, its centre is \[ (-2,2). \] Its radius is \[ 2. \]

Step 2:
Find the distance between the centres. The centre of \(S\) is \[ (2,5). \] Hence, \[ d = \sqrt{(2+2)^2+(5-2)^2}. \] \[ = \sqrt{16+9}. \] \[ =5. \]

Step 3:
Apply the condition for two-point intersection. Let the radius of \(S\) be \(r\). For two distinct points of intersection, \[ |r-2|<5<r+2. \] From \[ 5<r+2, \] \[ r>3. \] Also, \[ |r-2|<5. \] \[ -5<r-2<5. \] \[ -3<r<7. \] Since radius is positive, \[ r<7. \] Combining, \[ 3<r<7. \]

Step 4:
Write the final answer. \[ \boxed{(3,7)} \]
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