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Published on: August 14, 2026
Let the lengths of intercepts on 
-axis and 
-axis made by the circle 
be 
and 
, respectively. Thenthe shortest distance from origin to a tangent to this circle which is perpendicular to the line 
, iseuqalto :
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
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Circle 
Given 
Equation of tangent
Perpendicular distance from 
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