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Describe the locus of a point P, so that: AB2 = AP2 + BP2, where A and B are two fixed points.

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Describe the locus of a point P, so that:

AB2 = AP2 + BP2,

where A and B are two fixed points.

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उत्तर

 
The locus of the point P is the circumference of a circle with AB as diameter and satisfies the condition AB2 = AP2 + BP2

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पाठ 16: Loci (Locus and Its Constructions) - Exercise 16 (B) [पृष्ठ २४१]

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सेलिना Concise Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
पाठ 16 Loci (Locus and Its Constructions)
Exercise 16 (B) | Q 12. | पृष्ठ २४१

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O is a fixed point. Point P moves along a fixed line AB. Q is a point on OP produced such that OP = PQ. Prove that the locus of point Q is a line parallel to AB.


Ruler and compasses may be used in this question. All construction lines and arcs must be clearly shown and be of sufficient length and clarity to permit assessment.

  1. Construct a ΔABC, in which BC = 6 cm, AB = 9 cm and angle ABC = 60°.
  2. Construct the locus of all points inside triangle ABC, which are equidistant from B and C.
  3. Construct the locus of the vertices of the triangles with BC as base and which are equal in area to triangle ABC.
  4. Mark the point Q, in your construction, which would make ΔQBC equal in area to ΔABC, and isosceles.
  5. Measure and record the length of CQ.

Use graph paper for this question. Take 2 cm = 1 unit on both the axes.

  1. Plot the points A(1, 1), B(5, 3) and C(2, 7).
  2. Construct the locus of points equidistant from A and B.
  3. Construct the locus of points equidistant from AB and AC.
  4. Locate the point P such that PA = PB and P is equidistant from AB and AC.
  5. Measure and record the length PA in cm. 

Use ruler and compasses only for this question. Draw a circle of radius 4 cm and mark two chords AB and AC of the circle of lengths 6 cm and 5 cm respectively.
(i) Construct the locus of points, inside the circle, that are equidistant from A and C. prove your construction.
(ii) Construct the locus of points, inside the circle that are equidistant from AB and AC. 


In  Δ PQR, s is a point on PR such that ∠ PQS = ∠  RQS . Prove thats is equidistant from PQ and QR. 


Describe completely the locus of a point in the following case:

Midpoint of radii of a circle. 


Describe completely the locus of a point in the following case:

Centre of a ball, rolling along a straight line on a level floor. 


State and draw the locus of a swimmer maintaining the same distance from a lighthouse.


Use ruler and compasses only for this question. Draw a circle of radius 4 cm and mark two chords, AB and AC, of the circle of length 6 cm and 5 cm respectively.

  1. Construct the locus of points, inside the circle, that are equidistant from A and C. Prove your construction.
  2. Construct the locus of points, inside the circle, that are equidistant from AB and AC.

Ruler and compasses only may be used in this question. All construction lines and arcs must be clearly shown, and be of sufficient length and clarity to permit assessment.
(i) Construct a ΔABC, in which BC = 6 cm, AB = 9 cm and ∠ABC = 60°.
(ii) Construct the locus of the vertices of the triangles with BC as base, which are equal in area to ΔABC.
(iii) Mark the point Q, in your construction, which would make ΔQBC equal in area to ΔABC, and isosceles.
(iv) Measure and record the length of CQ.


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