Question

If a point P moves so that the distance from (0,2) to P is $\frac{1}{√2 }$ times the distance of P from (-1,0), then the locus of the point P is

• A. a circle with centre (1, 4) and radius 10 units
• B. a circle with centre (-1, -4) and radius √10 units
• C. A circle with centre (1, 4) and radius √10 units
• D. a parabola with focus at (1,4) and length of latus rectum 10 units

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

A circle with centre (1, 4) and radius √10 units

Answer 2

The correct option is: (C) A circle with centre (1, 4) and radius √10 units