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प्रश्न
In each of the given figures; PA = PB and QA = QB.
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Prove, in each case, that PQ (produce, if required) is perpendicular bisector of AB. Hence, state the locus of the points equidistant from two given fixed points.
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उत्तर
Construction: Join PQ which meets AB in D.


Proof: P is equidistant from A and B.
∴ P lies on the perpendicular bisector of AB.
Similarly, Q is equidistant from A and B.
∴ Q lies on perpendicular bisector of AB.
∴ P and Q both lie on the perpendicular bisector of AB.
∴ PQ is perpendicular bisector of AB.
Hence, locus of the points which are equidistant from two fixed points, is a perpendicular bisector of the line joining the fixed points.
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