M(−3;4) is the centre of the large circle and a point on the small circle having centre O(0;0). From N(−11;p), a tangent is drawn to touch the large circle at T with NT is parallel to the y-axis. NM is a tangent to the smaller circle at M with MOS a diameter. |
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4.1 | Determine the equation of the small circle. | (2) |
4.2 | Determine the equation of the circle centred at M in the form (x−a)2+(y−b)2=r2 | (3) |
4.3 | Determine the equation of NM in the form y=mx+c | (4) |
4.4 | Calculate the length of SN. | (5) |
4.5 | If another circle with centre B(−2;5) and radius k touches the circle centred at M, determine the value(s) of k, correct to ONE decimal place. | (5) |
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