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Published on: August 13, 2026
If for a variable line 
, the condition 
( c is a constant) is satisfied, then locus of foot of perpendicular drawn from origin to the line is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Equation of perpendicular drawn from origin to the line 
is 
of given line 
, 
of perpendicular 
⇒ ⇒ 
⇒ ⇒ 
Now, the locus of foot of perpendicular is the intersection point of line 
.....(i)
and 
......(ii)
To find locus, squaring and adding (i) and (ii)
⇒ ⇒ 
⇒ ⇒ 
, 
⇒ ⇒ 
.
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