A  point (x,y) is at a distance of 5 units from the origin. How many such points lie in the third quadrant?

(a) 0                      (b) 1                      (c) 2                (d) infinitely many

[Class 10] A point (x,y) is at a distance of 5 units from the origin. - CBSE Class 10 Sample Paper for 2024 Boards - Maths Standard

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All the points at the distance of 5 units from the origin form a circle with radius 5 units There are infinite points on the circle in 3rd quadrant So, the correct answer is (d)

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