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Let T be a circle with diameter AB and centre O. Let l be the tangent to T at B. For each point M on T different from A, consider the tangent t at M and let interest l at P. Draw a line parallel to AB through P intersecting OM at Q. The locus of Q as M varies over T is
MathematicsCircleKVPYKVPY 2018 (SB/SX)
Options:
  • A an arc of a circle
  • B a parabola
  • C an arc of an ellipse
  • D a branch of a hyperbola
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The correct answer is: a parabola

Let the equation of circle

x2+y2=r2



Let Mrcosθ,rsinθ


Equation of tangents at

Mrcosθ,rsinθ is rxcosθ+rysinθ=r2


xcosθ+ysinθ=r


Tangent is passes through P.


xcosθ+ysinθ=r


y=r1-cosθsinθ=rtanθ2


PQ is parallel to AB.


k=rtanθ2


OQ is normal of circle.


Slope of normal =kh=tanθ


kh=2tanθ21-tan2θ2


kh=2kr1-k2r2 tanθ2=kr


2hr=r2-k2k2=r22hr


Locus of Q is y2=-2rx-r2


which is parabola.


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