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LOCI IN TWO DIMENSION

1. Mark the intersection point(s) of the loci. Locus I:A point M moves in such a way that it is equidistant from lines PR and SQ. Locus II:A point N moves in such a way that TN = 0.6 cm.

2. in the diagram below, ABC is an equilateral triangle. Points X,Y and Z are the midpoints of Ab, BC and AC respectively. Using a pencil and ruler draw the locus of point P which moves in the triangle and is always equidistant from lines AB and BC

A Y X Z

3. The diagram below shows a square ABCD of side 4cm. Constuct the locus of points P which moves in the square and is always 4 cm from point C.

Diagram 3 in the answer space shows four squares, PKJN, KQLJ , NJMS and JLRM. W, X and Y are three moving points in the diagram. (a)W moves such that it is equidistant from the straight lines PS and QR. By using the letters in the diagram, state the locus of W. (b)On the diagram, draw (i)the locus of X such that XJ = JN, (ii)the locus of Y such that its distance from point Q and point S are the same. (c)Hence, mark with the symbol all the intersections of the locus of X and the locus of Y. Answer: (a) (b) (i) ,(ii) (c)

Diagram 3

Diagram 4 in the answer space shows a square PQRS drawn on a grid of equal squares with sides of 1 unit. M, X and Y are three moving points in the diagram. (a)M is the point which moves such that its distances from point Q and point S are the same. By using the letters in the diagram, state the locus of M. (b)On the diagram, draw (i)The locus for the point X that is constantly 5 units from the line QR. (ii)The locus for the point Y that is constantly 7 units from the point R. (c)Hence, mark with the symbol the intersection of the locus of X and the locus of Y. Answer: (a) (b) (i) , (ii) (c)

Diagram 4

Diagram 5 in the answer space shows a square PQRS drawn on a grid of equal squares with sides of 1 unit. W, X and Y are three moving points in the diagram. (a)W is the point which moves such that it Is equidistant from the straight line PQ and PS. By using the letters in the diagram, state the locus of W. (b)On the diagram, draw (iii)the locus for the point X that is constantly 5 units from the point P. (iv)the locus for the point Y that is constantly 4 units from the point QR. (c)Hence, mark with the symbol the intersection of the locus of X and the locus of Y. Answer: (a) (b) (i) , (ii) (c)

Diagram 5

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Diagram 6 shows a rhombus MNOP. N M

Diagram 6

X is a moving point in the rhombus such that it is always equidistant from the straight lines PM and PO. By using the letters in diagram, state the locus of X. (b) Diagram 7 in the answer space shows a regular hexagon ABCDEF. Y and Z are two moving points in the hexagon. On diagram 7, draw the locus of Y such that YD = DE , (i) the locus of Z such that it is equidistant from point B and point F. (ii) Hence, mark with the symbol the intersection of the locus Y and the locus of Z. Answer: (a) (b) (c)
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Diagram 8 in the answer space shows a circle with centre O, drawn on a grid of equal squares with sides of 1 unit. AOB a diameter of the circle. X , Y and Z are three moving points inside the circle. (a)X is the point which moves such that it is constantly 3 units from the point O. Describe fully the locus of X. (b)On Diagram 8, draw (i)The locus of the point Y which moves such that its distance is constantly 2 units from the line AB. (ii) The locus of point Z which moves such that it is equidistant from the point A and the point B . (c)l Hence, mark with the symbol the intersection of the locus of Y and the locus of Z.

Answer: (a) (b) (i), (ii) (c)

Diagram 8

Diagram 9 in the answer space shows an isosceles triangle PQR drawn on a grid of equal squares with sides of 1 unit . X and Y are two moving points inside the triangle PQR. (a) On Diagram 9 , draw (i) the locus of point X which moves such that its distance is constantly 6 units from the point Q. (ii) the locus of point Y which moves such that its distance is constantly 3 units from line PQ. (b) Hence, mark with the symbol the intersection of the locus of X and the locus of Y.

Answer: (a) (i), (ii) (b)

Diagram 9

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Diagram 10 in the answer space shows a squares KLMN with sides of 6 units drawn on a grid of equal squares with sides of 1 units . X, Y and Z are three moving points inside the square. (a)Z is the point which moves such that it is always equidistant from point K and point M. Using the letters in Diagram 10, state the locus of X. (b)On Diagram 10, draw (i)lthe locus of point Y which moves such that it is always equidistant from the straight line KL and KN. (ii)the locus of the point Z which moves such that its distance is constantly 2 units from the point P. (c)Hence, mark with the symbol Z. Answer: (a) (b) (i),(ii) (c) the intersection of the locus of Y and the locus of

Diagram 10

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Diagram 11 in the answer space shows a quadriateral PQRS drawn on a grid of equal squares with sides of 1 unit. l W , X and Y are three moving points inside the quadriateral PQRS. (a)W is the point which moves such that it is always equidistant from point Q and point S. By using the letters in Diagram 11 , state the locus of W. (b)On the Diagram 11, draw (i)the locus of the point X such that it is always 6 units from point P. (ii)the locus of the point Y which moves such that its distance is constantly 3 units from the line PQ. (c)Hence, mark with the symbol the intersection of the locus of X and the locus of Y. Answer: (a) (b) (i) , (ii)

Diagram 11

9 12 the figure shows a rhombus.

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(a) X is a moving point in the rhombus such that XF = XH. by using the letter in the figure, state the locus of X. (b) Y is another moving point that equidistant from FE and FG (i) Construct the loci of X and Y on the figure (ii) Mark the intersection of the two loci with symbol

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The figure shows a straight line,PQ

(a) Construct, on the figure (i) The locus of appoints, L, which moves such it is always 2cm from points P, (ii) The locus of a point, M, which moves such that it is always 2.5 cm from point Q. (b) Mark all the intersections of the two loci with the letter S

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In the diagram, PQRS is a circle with centre O and radius 1.5 cm. Mark the points which are 1.5 cm from O and also equidistant from P and R with symbol

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Diagram in the answer space shows two squares, JKNP and KLMN, each with sides 4 cm. X, V and Z are three moving points in the diagram. (a) X moves such that it is equidistant from the straight lines JP and LM. By using the letters in the diagram, state the locus of X. (b) On the diagram, draw (i) the locus of Y such that YN = 3 cm, (ii) the locus of Z such that ZP = ZJ. (c) Hence, mark with the symbol x for all the intersections of the locus of V and the locus of Z.

Answer: (a) (b) (i), (ii) (c)

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Diagram in the answer space shows a right-angled triangle PQR. X, Y and Z are three moving points in the diagram (a) X moves such that it is equidistant from point P and point R. By using letters in the diagram, state the locus of X. (b) On the diagram, draw (i) the locus of Y such that PR = QR, (ii) the locus of Z such that it is always 4 cm from Q. (c) Hence, mark with the symbol x for all the intersections of the locus of V and the locus of Z.

Answer: (a) (b) (i), (ii) (c)

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Diagram in the answer space shows four squares, AQPT QBRP TPSD and PRCS drawn on a grid of equal squares with sides 1 unit. V, W and X are three moving points in the diagram. (a) V moves such that it is equidistant from the straight lines AB and DC. By using the letters in the diagram, state the locus of V. (b) On the diagram, draw (i) the locus of point W that is constantly 4 units form the line AD, (ii) the locus of point X that is constantly 6 units from point D. (c) Hence, mark with the symbol x for all the intersections of the locus of W and the locus of X.

Answer: (a) (b) (i), (ii) (c)

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Diagram in the answer space shows a rectangle JKLM drawn on a grid of equal squares with sides 1 unit. T, X and Y are three moving points in the diagram. (a) T is the point which moves such that its distance from point M and L are the same. By using the letters in the diagram, state the locus of T. (b) On the diagram, draw (i) the locus of X such that XL =7 units, (ii) the locus of Y such that the perpendicular distance of V from the line KL is always 4 units. (c) Hence, mark with the symbol x for all the intersections of the locus of X and the locus of V.

Answer: (a) (b)

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The figure shows a rectangle.

2cm

4 cm

(a) Construct, on the figure (i) The locus of a points, P, which moves such that it is always 2 cm from the vertex B. (ii) The locus of a points, Q, which moves such that its perpendicular distance from the side BC is always 1 cm (b) Mark all the intersections of the loci with the letter M

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The figure shows a rectangles, PQRS.

5 cm

3 cm

(a) Construct the locus of a points, L, that moves such that its perpendicular distance from the diagonal PR and QS is always the same (b) Describe the locus constructed in (a)