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The number of real circles belonging to the coaxial system x2+y2+2λx+c=0(λ is a variable) and whose centre lie between the limiting points of the given coaxial system is

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0
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Solution

The correct option is C 0
(x+λ)2+y2+cλ2=0
For λ2=c
The two point circle (x±c)2+y2=0 are called limiting points.
No real circle of this coaxial system have their centre between the limiting point.

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