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Published on: August 14, 2026
Let a circle 
of radius 1 and closer to the origin be such that the lines passing through the point 
and parallel to the coordinate axes touch it. Then the shortest distance of the circle C from the point 
is :
A
B
C
4
D
5
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Coordinates of the centre will be 
Equation of circle will be
shortest distance
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