Let $A$ be the set of points in the $X Y$-plane which are equidistant from $P(-1,0)$ and $Q(1,0)$. Let $B$ be the set of points in the $X Y$-plane which are equidistant from $A$ and $Q$. If $(5, y)$ is a point in $B$, then what is the value of $y^2$ ?

• A

  4
• Correct answer
  B

  9
• C

  1
• D

  16

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