Tangent to Circle at Origin

Rarely Tested

Tangent to Circle at Origin

For a circle passing through the origin:

$$x^2+y^2+2gx+2fy=0$$

the tangent at the origin is:

$$gx+fy=0$$

Usage

- Used directly when the circle passes through the origin and the tangent is required at the origin.

No related questions available for this formula yet.

Go back to topics

Join CAT 2026 course by 5-Time CAT 100%iler

Start your IIM journey with the right preparation and crack CAT 2026.