JEE MainMathematicsStraight Lines and Pair of Straight LinesMCQ+4 / −1
Let A be a fixed point (0, 6) and B be a moving point (2t, 0). Let M be the mid-point of AB and the perpendicular bisector of AB meets the y-axis at C. The locus of the mid-point P of MC is :
- A3x2 2y 6 = 0
- B3x2 + 2y 6 = 0
- C2x2 + 3y 9 = 0
- D2x2 3y + 9 = 0
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Correct answer: C
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Coordinates of the given points
Fixed point:
Moving point:
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Mid-point of
Using midpoint formula,
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Slope of
Therefore, slope of the perpendicular bisector of is
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Equation of the perpendicular bisector of
It passes through , so
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Point where this bisector meets the -axis
On the -axis,
Substitute into the line equation:
Hence,
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Mid-point of
Let be the midpoint of and .
Then,
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Eliminate the parameter
From
Substitute into the expression for :
Multiply by 3:
Rearranging,
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Match with the options
This corresponds to:
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Comparison with stored correct answer
Stored correct answer is C, which matches our derived answer.
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