Q90 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2022 (18 Jul Shift 2) · Mathematics

From a point A0,3 on the circle x+22+y-32=4, a chord AB is drawn and it is extended to a point Q such that AQ=2 AB. Then the locus of Q is

  • Correct answer
    A
    x+42+y-32=16
  • B
    x+12+y-32=32
  • C
    x+12+y-32=4
  • D
    x+12+y-32=1

Solution

Given,

From a point A0,3 on the circle x+22+y-32=4, a chord AB is drawn and it is extended to a point Qh,k such that AQ=2 AB.

Which means Bx,y is the midpoint of A0,3 & Qh,k

Now using the midpoint formula we get,

x=h2 & y=k+32

Now putting the value of x & y in circle equation we get,

h2+22+k+32-32=4

Then the locus of Q is x+42+y-32=16

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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