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A line is drawn through a fixed point` P(alpha,beta)`to cut the circle `x^2+y^2=r^2` at A and B. Then PA.PB i equal to

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From the figure,
PA.PB`=` Constant
Also, `PA.PB=PC^(2)`
But `PC^(2)=OP^(2)-OC^(2)`
`=alpha^(2)+beta^(2)-a^(2)`
Hence, `PA.PB=alpha^(2)+beta^(2)-a^(2)`
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