WBJEE · Maths · Hyperbola
A point moves in such a way that the difference of its distance from two points (8,0) and (-8,0) always remains \(4 .\) Then, the locus of the point is
- A a circle
- B a parabola
- C an ellipse
- D a hyperbola
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(D) a hyperbola
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
We know by the definition of hyperbola, "A hyperbola is the locus of a point which moves in such a way that the difference between two fixed points remains constant, ie., \(|P S-P S|=2 a\)
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