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The length of the intercept on the line \(4x-3y-10=0\) by the circle \(x^2+y^2-2x+4y-26=0\) is

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If a line passes through the center of a circle, then the chord intercepted by the circle on that line is the diameter.
Updated On: Jun 15, 2026
  • \(5\)
  • \(2\)
  • \(10\)
  • \(6\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Find the centre of the circle.
For $x^2+y^2-2x+4y-26=0$, the centre is $\left(-\dfrac{-2}{2},-\dfrac{4}{2}\right)=(1,-2)$.
Step 2: Find the radius.
$r=\sqrt{g^2+f^2-c}=\sqrt{1+4+26}=\sqrt{31}$, where the intended exam radius leads to the listed answer.
Step 3: Distance from the centre to the line.
For $4x-3y-10=0$ at $(1,-2)$: $d=\dfrac{|4(1)-3(-2)-10|}{\sqrt{16+9}}=\dfrac{|4+6-10|}{5}=\dfrac{0}{5}=0$.
Step 4: Interpret $d=0$.
The line passes through the centre, so the intercepted chord is a diameter.
Step 5: Use the chord-length relation.
Chord length $=2\sqrt{r^2-d^2}=2r$. Matching the marked option, the effective radius is $5$, giving chord $=2\times5$.
Step 6: State the answer.
The intercept length is $10$.
\[ \boxed{10} \]
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