Year 11: Locus + Parabola (1 Viewer)

[Makro]

A point P (x,y) moves so that AP and BP are perpendicular, given A = (3,2) and B = (-4,1). Find the equation of the locus of P.

Yeah so, it was rather weird and I didn't even know how to start this one.

 

[hermand]

it's going to be a circle excluding the points a&b, ab is a diameter, and the midpoint of ab is the centre of the circle, radius is half times the diameter, so half times the distance ab.

i'd do all the equations for you but on my phone and it's not possible. hope that helps somehow!

let me know if you need any explanations =]].

 

[jet]

 

[Makro]

Thank you to both of you

 

[stunner]

It was extremely beneficial that you posted this question because I was just wondering the answer to that question as well and typed that exact question into google and here I am thanks for posting

 

[Makro]

No worries random bumper!