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Published on: August 13, 2026
If a circle passes through the point (1, 2) and cuts the circle 
orthogonally, then the equation of the locus of its centre is
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Let equation of circle be 
It passes through (1, 2) i.e. 
and is orthogonal w.r.t 
.
Therefore, 
or 
Hence, we get 
,
then 
is the required locus.
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