Claims About a Line and a Rolling Circle

Problem

Consider the circle M:(x+cosθ)2+(ysinθ)2=1M:(x+\cos\theta)^2+(y-\sin\theta)^2=1 and the line l:y=kxl:y=kx. Determine, with proof, which of the following claims are true.

1. For all real kk and θ\theta, the line ll is tangent to the circle MM. 2. For all real kk and θ\theta, the line ll meets the circle MM. 3. For every real θ\theta, there exists a real kk for which ll is tangent to MM. 4. For every real kk, there exists a real θ\theta for which ll is tangent to MM.

Answer

Solution

Difficulty7/10
TopicsTangent Circle, Circles, analytic geometry

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