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Definition of a circle
Question

A circle of constant radius a passes through the origin 0 and cuts the axes of coordinates at points P and Q. Then the equation of the locus of the foot of perpendicular from O to PQ is

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Solution

The equation of line PQ is
yk=hk(xh)
or hx+ky=h2+k2
 Qh2+k2h,0 and P0,h2+k2k
Also, 2a=x12+y12
or x12+y12=4a2
Eliminating x1 and y1we have
x2+y221x2+1y2=4a2

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