Q.

From the point A(0, 3) on the circle x2+4x+y-32=0 a chord AB is drawn and extended to a point P such that AP = 2AB then the locus of P is 
 

see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

x2+8x+y-32=0

b

x2+4x+y-32=0

c

x2+4x-y-32=0

d

x2+8x-y-32=0

answer is B.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

  Given equation of circle is x2+4x+(y3)2=0,A=(0,3) Let P=(h,k) be locus of point and given AP=2AB  B is the mid-point of AP   B=(h2,k+32)  It lie on the circle  x2+4x+(y3)2=0   sub  x=h2,y=k+32   h24+2h+(k+323)2=0    h24+2h+k26k+94=0   h2+k2+8h6k+9=0    locus of P is x2+y2+8x6y+9=0     

Question Image

 

 

 

 

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

hear from our champions

score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon