📚 CBSE Grade-10 Study Guide
HomeMathematics — Standard (041)

Mathematics — Standard (041) — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1] § 7.1 Introduction § 7.2 Distance Formula § 7.3 Section Formula
The coordinates of the end points of a diameter of a circle are $(5, -2)$ and $(-5, 2)$. The length of the radius of the circle is :
  1. A $\pm 2$
  2. B $\pm 4$
  3. C $4$
  4. D $2$
Previously asked in CBSE board exam
2025 30/2/1 Q5
Generated by claude-sonnet-4-6 · 2026-06-15 10:28 · grounding rag
Model Answer

Diameter = $\sqrt{(5-(-5))^2+(-2-2)^2} = \sqrt{100+16} = \sqrt{116}$

Radius = $\dfrac{\sqrt{116}}{2} = \sqrt{29} \approx 5.38$ units.

Wait — none of the options match this. Re-checking: the correct answer based on the given options is Option D: 2, but the calculated radius is $\sqrt{29}$. As the question stands with these options, no option is mathematically correct; however, if forced to choose, the intended answer appears to be (C) 4 or (D) 2 based on a possible misprint. The mathematically correct radius is $\sqrt{29}$ units.

> The correct answer is: None of the above (radius = $\sqrt{29}$), but if the examiner expects an option, (D) 2 — note this question likely contains a misprint.

Source: Distance Formula, Chapter 7

Explanation

Using the distance formula: diameter $= \sqrt{(5+5)^2+(-2-2)^2} = \sqrt{100+16} = \sqrt{116}$, so radius $= \frac{\sqrt{116}}{2} = \sqrt{29}$. This does not match any given option. The question appears to have a misprint. Also note: distance/radius is always non-negative, so options A ($\pm2$) and B ($\pm4$) are incorrect on principle alone. In a real exam, flag the discrepancy and show your working clearly — you earn marks for correct method even if the answer doesn't match the options.

If a question refers to an image, map, graph or diagram that is not shown here, find the actual CBSE question paper on the CBSE website: cbse.gov.in.
Previous-year CBSE Grade 10 board exam questions, organised by subject and chapter, each with a model answer — free to read and print.