JEE Main 2024 Mathematics question

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If P(6, 1) be the orthocentre of the triangle whose vertices are A(5, −2), B(8, 3) and C(h, k), then the point C lies on the circle.

Answer: (A)

Solution

AP ⊥ BC and BP ⊥ AC give C = (−4, 7); then h² + k² = 16 + 49 = 65.

Question ID VK-012132