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Let A(1, 2) and B(7, 10) are two points. If P(x, y) is a point such that the APB is 60 and the area of the APB is maximum, then which of the following is/are true.


A

P lies on any line perpendicular to AB

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B

P lies on the perpendicular bisector of AB

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C

P lies on the straight line 3x + 4y = 36

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D

P lies on the circle passing through the points (1, 2) and (7, 10) and having a radius of 10 units

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Solution

The correct options are
B

P lies on the perpendicular bisector of AB


C

P lies on the straight line 3x + 4y = 36


For the area to be maximum, P should lie on the perpendicular bisector of the side AB.

Mid-point of AB= (7+12, 10+22)=(4, 6)

Slope (AB)= 86=43



Slope of bisector = 34

Thus equation of line on which P lies is

y6=34 or 3x+4y=36

Since, the angle subtended is constant, AB would a chord with P being the trace of the circle.

For max area, ABP would be equilateral.

Length of AB=10

Radius of the circle =233210=1033


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