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Let A, B and C be three points in a plane. The locus of a point P moving such that PA2+PB2=2PC2 is a
MathematicsStraight LinesAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2018 (25 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A straight line
  • B pair of straight lines
  • C circle
  • D parabola
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The correct answer is: straight line

We have A, B and C be three points in a plane.

Let

A0,1, B1,0 & C-1,0

Let Px,y be any variable point. Then we have

PA2+PB2=2PC2

x-02+y-122+x-12+y-022=2x+12+y-022

x2+y-12+x-12+y2=2x+12+y2

6x+2y=0

It is a linear equation. Hence, locus of point Px,y is a straight line.

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