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MathsMediumMCQ2021 · 26 Feb Shift 2

Q65.Let A(1, 4) and B(1, −5) be two points. Let P be a point on the circle ((x −1))2 + (y −1)2 = 1 , such that (PA)2 + (PB)2 have maximum value, then the points, P, A and B lie on (1) a hyperbola (2) a straight line (3) an ellipse (4) a parabola xf(a)−af(x) equals:

What This Question Tests

The question requires finding a point on a circle that maximizes the sum of squares of distances to two fixed points. This involves using the Apollonius theorem and understanding how distance from the center of the circle affects maximization.

Concepts Tested

Distance formulaEquation of a circleMaximization/MinimizationApollonius theorem

Formulas Used

Distance = sqrt((x2-x1)^2 + (y2-y1)^2)

(x-h)^2 + (y-k)^2 = r^2

PA^2 + PB^2 = 2(PM^2 + AM^2)

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