The circle C has radius 1 and touches the line L at P. The point X lies on C and Y is the…
Mathematics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Co-ordinate Geometry
The circle C has radius 1 and touches the line L at P. The point X lies on C and Y is the foot of the perpendicular from X to L. The maximum value of the area of ΔPXY as X varies is
- \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{8}\)
- \(m \mid m\)
- \(\frac{3 \sqrt{3}}{8}\)
- none of these
Answer
(A) 3 8
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