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Locus Notes

A locus is defined as the set of all points satisfying a specific geometric condition. Key examples include the locus of points equidistant from a fixed point forming a circle, and the locus of points equidistant from two points forming a perpendicular bisector. The document also outlines steps for solving locus problems and provides examples illustrating these concepts.

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Locus Notes

A locus is defined as the set of all points satisfying a specific geometric condition. Key examples include the locus of points equidistant from a fixed point forming a circle, and the locus of points equidistant from two points forming a perpendicular bisector. The document also outlines steps for solving locus problems and provides examples illustrating these concepts.

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Mathematics Notes: Locus

1. Definition
A locus is the set of all points that satisfy a particular condition or rule in geometry.

2. Basic Loci and Their Equations

a) Locus of a Point Equidistant from a Fixed Point


All points at a constant distance r from a fixed point A(h,k). Equation:
(x - h)2 + (y - k)2 = r2 → Circle

b) Locus of a Point Equidistant from Two Points


PA = PB → Perpendicular bisector of AB.

c) Locus of a Point Equidistant from Two Lines


Example: From y = x and y = -x → |y - x| = |y + x| → x-axis or y-axis.

d) Locus of a Point at a Fixed Distance from a Line


Line ax + by + c = 0. Distance d. Equation:
|ax + by + c| / √(a² + b²) = d → Two parallel lines.

3. Steps for Solving Locus Problems


1. Assume general point P(x,y).
2. Translate the condition into an equation.
3. Simplify to find the locus equation.
4. Identify the locus (circle, line, parabola, etc.).

4. Examples
1. Find the locus of points equidistant from (2,0) and (-2,0).
→ Equation: x = 0 → Locus is the y-axis.

2. Locus of points at distance 5 from (0,0).


→ Equation: x² + y² = 25 → Locus is a circle with radius 5.

Summary: A locus is a path traced by a point that satisfies a specific condition.

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