The circles x2+y2−10x+16=0 and x2+y2=r2 intersect each other at two distinct points, if
A
r<2
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B
r>8
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C
2<r<8
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D
2<r<9
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Solution
The correct option is B2<r<8 For C1:x2+y2→10x+16=0; Centre = (5, 0), radius =√52+0−16=3 For C2:x2+y2=r2; Centre = (0, 0), radius = r For intersection, |r1−r1|<C1C2 ⇒r−3<5⇒r<8 ........ (1) and r1+r2>C1C2,r+3>5⇒r=2 ...... (2) From (1) and (2), 2<r<8.