The circle having radii r1 and r2intersect orthogonally. Length of their common chord is
A
2r1r2√(r21+r22)
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B
√(r21+r22)2r1r2
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C
r1r2√(r21+r22)
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D
√(r21+r22)r1r2
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Solution
The correct option is A2r1r2√(r21+r22) Let length of common chord is h Now equating area of triangle PC1C2 in two way, ⇒12C1C2×h2=12r1r2 Now C1C2=√r21+r22, Since ΔPC1C2 is right angled at P ∴h=2r1r2√r21+r22