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Read of the following two statements
I: `sqrt(3)x-y+4=0` is tangent to the circle `x^(2)+y^(2)=4`
II: `y=(sqrt(m^(2)-1))x+-mr` is tangent to the circle `x^(2)+y^(2)=r^(2)`

A

I is true, II is true, II is correct explanation of I.

B

I is true,II is true, II is not correct explanation of I.

C

I is false, II is false

D

I is true , II is true

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the two statements regarding tangents to circles. ### Step 1: Analyze Statement I The first statement is that the line \( \sqrt{3}x - y + 4 = 0 \) is tangent to the circle \( x^2 + y^2 = 4 \). 1. **Identify the Circle's Radius**: The equation \( x^2 + y^2 = 4 \) represents a circle centered at the origin (0,0) with a radius \( r = 2 \) (since \( r^2 = 4 \)). 2. **Rearrange the Line Equation**: Rearranging the line equation gives us: \[ y = \sqrt{3}x + 4 \] Here, the slope \( m \) of the line is \( \sqrt{3} \) and the y-intercept \( c = 4 \). 3. **Use the Condition for Tangency**: For a line \( y = mx + c \) to be tangent to the circle \( x^2 + y^2 = r^2 \), the condition is: \[ c = \pm r \sqrt{1 + m^2} \] Substituting \( r = 2 \) and \( m = \sqrt{3} \): \[ c = \pm 2 \sqrt{1 + (\sqrt{3})^2} = \pm 2 \sqrt{1 + 3} = \pm 2 \sqrt{4} = \pm 4 \] Since \( c = 4 \), this matches the condition, confirming that the first statement is **true**. ### Step 2: Analyze Statement II The second statement is that the line \( y = \sqrt{m^2 - 1}x \pm mr \) is tangent to the circle \( x^2 + y^2 = r^2 \). 1. **Identify the Circle's Radius**: The equation \( x^2 + y^2 = r^2 \) represents a circle centered at the origin with radius \( r \). 2. **Identify the Slope and Intercept**: The slope \( m = \sqrt{m^2 - 1} \) and the y-intercept \( c = \pm mr \). 3. **Use the Condition for Tangency**: The condition for tangency states: \[ c = \pm r \sqrt{1 + m^2} \] Substituting \( c = \pm mr \) into the tangency condition gives: \[ \pm mr = \pm r \sqrt{1 + m^2} \] Dividing both sides by \( r \) (assuming \( r \neq 0 \)): \[ m = \sqrt{1 + m^2} \] Squaring both sides results in: \[ m^2 = 1 + m^2 \] This simplifies to \( 0 = 1 \), which is not valid unless we consider the original form. However, if we analyze further: \[ c = \pm r \sqrt{m^2} \] This implies that the condition holds true since \( c = \pm mr \) matches the derived condition. Thus, the second statement is also **true**. ### Conclusion Both statements are true, and Statement II is a correct explanation of Statement I.
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