JEE MainMathematicsStraight Lines and Pair of Straight LinesMCQ+4 / −1
Let and be vertices of a triangle . If the centroid of this triangle moves on the line , then the locus of the vertex is the line :
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: D
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Let the coordinates of the third vertex be
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The centroid of triangle is given by
Here,
So,
Hence the centroid is
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It is given that the centroid moves on the line where .
Substitute
Then,
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Simplify: Multiply by :
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Therefore, the locus of vertex is
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Checking options:
- A: ❌
- B: ❌
- C: ❌
- D: ✅
Therefore, the correct option is D.
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