Question
A point P moves so that its distance from the point (a, 0) is always equal to its distance from the line x + a = 0. The
locus of the point is
locus of the point is
Answer: Option A
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A
(x−a)2+y2=(x+a)2⇒y2=4ax
Note: This is also the definition of parabola y2 = 4ax.
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(x−a)2+y2=(x+a)2⇒y2=4ax
Note: This is also the definition of parabola y2 = 4ax.
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