Gce Model Questions Vol1 2021 Further Mathematics Question 40

Practice objective / multiple choice question 40 from the 2021 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Further Mathematics examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2021 Further Mathematics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 40 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2021 • FURTHER_MATHEMATICS • objective

The circle \((x-2)^{2}+(y+1)^{2}=25\) has centre \(C(2,-1)\) and radius \(5\). Through the external point \(P(7,4)\) two distinct tangents can be drawn to the circle. Determine the gradients of these tangent lines.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. 0 and undefined (vertical line)
B. 1 and -1
C. undefined (vertical line) and undefined (vertical line)
D. 2 and -2
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
0 and undefined (vertical line)

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2021 Further Mathematics Question 40. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Further Mathematics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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