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Grade 11Analytical Geometry

Find the locus of the mid-point of the chord of the circle x2 + y2 = a2 which subtends a 90 degree angle at point (p,q) lying inside the circle .

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9 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of Vikas TU
9 Years ago
Just apply the formulae as T=S1.
that is:
xx1 + yy1 – a^2 = x1^2 + y1^2 – a^2 
where x1 = p and y1 =q.
Profile image of R B
9 Years ago
The point (p,q) does not lie on the circle . also by substituting x1 =p and y1=q . the answer is not matching