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The locus of the middle point of chords of the circle x2+y2=a2 which pass through the fixed point (h, k), is

a
x2+y2−hx−ky=0
b
x2+y2+hx+ky=0
c
x2+y2−2hx−2ky=0
d
x2+y2+2hx+2ky=0

detailed solution

Correct option is A

Let (α, β) be the mid point of a chord of the circle x2+y2=a2. Then its equation is    αx+βy=α2+β2                                              [Using S=T]This passes through (h, k).∴ αh+βk=α2+β2Hence, the locus of (α, β) isx2+y2=hx+ky⇒x2+y2−hx−ky=0.

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