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If a circle of radius passes through the origin and intersects the coordinate axes at and , then the locus of the foot of perpendicular from on is :
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Since, circle passing through origin intersect the coordinate axes at , hence must be diameter and .
Now, let foot of the perpendicular from origin upon be .
Slope of line
Since, line slope of
Thus, equation of line is
For co-ordinates of , put .
For co-ordinates of , put .
Now, given
Applying distance formula,
Hence, locus is
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