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Published on: August 13, 2026
The centre of the circle passing through (0, 0) and (1, 0) and touching the circle 
is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
If two circles touch and one of them passes through the centre (0,0) of the other then they must touch internally.
Also, 
Now, suppose the equation of circle 
is 
It passes through (0, 0), 
Also, It passes through (1, 0)
Hence 
. Now 
Hence the centre of required circle is 
.
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