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If the sum of the distances of a point from two perpendicular lines in a plane is 1, then its locus is
(a)a square  (b)  a circle (c) a straight line         (d)  two intersecting lines

A

a square

B

a circle

C

a straight line

D

two intersecting lines

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To solve the problem, we need to find the locus of a point (h, k) such that the sum of its distances from two perpendicular lines in a plane is equal to 1. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Assume the Point**: Let the point be \( P(h, k) \). 2. **Equations of the Lines**: ...
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