JEE Main 2021MathematicsHyperbolaLocusmediumMCQ

JEE Main 2021Hyperbola Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th July Morning Shift

Question

The locus of the centroid of the triangle formed by any point P on the hyperbola , and its foci is :

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Correct answer
A

Step-by-step explanation

Given hyperbola is





Eccentricity,

foci are (4, 2) and (6, 2)

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th July Morning Shift Mathematics - Hyperbola Question 48 English Explanation
Let the centroid be (h, k) & A(, ) be point on hyperbola.

So,



(, ) lies on hyperbola so







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