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Let \(S_1: x^2+y^2=9\) and \(S _2:(x-2)^2+y^2=1\). Then the locus of center of a variable circle \(S\) which touches \(S…

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Let \(S_1: x^2+y^2=9\) and \(S _2:(x-2)^2+y^2=1\). Then the locus of center of a variable circle \(S\) which touches \(S_1\) internally and \(S_2\) externally always passes through the points:

[JEE Main 2021, 18 Mar (Shift 2)]

a

\(\left(\frac{1}{2}, \pm \frac{\sqrt{5}}{2}\right)\)

b

\((0, \pm \sqrt{3})\)

c

\((1, \pm 2)\)

d

\(\left(2, \pm \frac{3}{2}\right)\)

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