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Published on: August 14, 2026
A rod of length 
moves such that its end 
and 
always lie on the lines 
and 
, then locus of the point 
, which divide 
internally in the ratio 
, is
A
B
C
D
None of the above
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Given, equation of lines
Let any point on line (i) be 
and on line (ii) be 
.
Using section formula,
and
From Eqs. (iii) and (iv), on eliminating 
and 
, we get
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