A variable circle passes through the fixed point A(p,q) and touches x-axis. he locus of the other end of the diameter through ‘A’ is
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a
(x−p)2=4qy
b
(x−q)2=4py
c
(y−p)2=4qx
d
(y−q)2=4px
answer is A.
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Detailed Solution
Let B(x1,y1) be the other end of diameter.∴ The equation of the circle with AB as diameter is (x−p)(x−x1)+(y−y1)(y−q)=0⇒x2+y2−x(p+x1)−y(q+y1)+px1+qy1=0⇒ 2g=-(p+x1) c=px1+qy1Since circle touches x-axis⇒g2=c⇒(p+x1)24=px1+qy1⇒(x1−p)2=4qy1∴ locus is (x−p)2=4qy