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A variable circle passes through the fixed point A(p, q) and touches x-axis. The locus of the other end of the diameter through A is

JEE Main 2004 — Mathematics Coordinate Geometry

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A variable circle passes through the fixed point A(p,q)A(p, q)A(p,q) and touches xxx-axis. The locus of the other end of the diameter through A\mathrm{A}A is

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Held on 30 Apr 2004 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.

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  1. A

    (x−p)2=4qy(x-p)^2=4 q y(x−p)2=4qy

  2. B

    (x−q)2=4py(x-q)^2=4 p y(x−q)2=4py

  3. C

    (y−p)2=4qx(y-p)^2=4 q x(y−p)2=4qx

  4. D

    (y−q)2=4px(y-q)^2=4 p x(y−q)2=4px

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