Q85 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2008 · Mathematics

If the sum of the distances of a point $P$ from two perpendicular lines in a plane is 1 , then the locus of $P$ is a

Correct answer
A
rhombus
B
circle
C
straight line
D
pair of straight lines

Solution

The sum of the distance of a point $P$ from two perpendicular lines in a plane is 1 , then the locus of $P$ is a rhombus.

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

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