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Locus

ICSE · Class 10 · Mathematics

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Topics in Locus

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1. Core Idea of Locus

  • The locus of a moving point is the path traced under the given condition.
  • Every point which satisfies the given conditions lies on the locus.
  • Every point which lies on the locus, satisfies the given condition(s).
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2. Theorem 1: Points Equidistant from Two Fixed Points

  • The locus of a point equidistant from two given points is the perpendicular bisector of the line segment joining the two points.
  • This theorem is tested separately from the theorem about intersecting lines.
  • If P satisfies PA = PB, then P lies on the perpendicular bisector of AB.
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3. Theorem 2: Points Equidistant from Two Intersecting Lines

  • The locus of a point equidistant from two intersecting lines is the pair of lines bisecting the angles between the lines.
  • The pair of lines is X'OX and Y'OY, not a single line.
  • If P is equidistant from the two lines, then P lies on one of the angle bisectors.
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4. Standard Locus Cases

  • The locus of a point which is equidistant from two parallel straight lines is a straight line parallel to the given lines and mid-way between them.
  • The locus of a point which is at a given distance from a given straight line consists of a pair of straight lines parallel to the given line and at a given distance from it.
  • The locus of the centre of a wheel, which moves on a straight horizontal road, is a straight line parallel to the road and at a distance equal to the radius of the wheel.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Locus: the path traced by a moving point under a given condition

Definition of locusKey properties of locusLocus at a fixed distance from a pointTheorem 1Theorem 2Standard locus casesRadius formula for concentric circles caseCommon errors

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What are the important topics in Locus for ICSE Class 10 Mathematics?
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How to score full marks in Locus — ICSE Class 10 Mathematics?
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