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In `DeltaABC`, if AB = c is fixed, and `cos A + cosB + 2 cos C = 2` then the locus of vertex C isA. ellipseB. hyperbolaC. circleD. parabola |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A `cos A + cos B = 2(1 - cos C) = 4 sin^(2).(C)/(2)` `rArr 2cos.(A +B)/(2) cos.(A -B)/(2) = 4 sin^(2).(C)/(2)` `rArr cos.(A -B)/(2) = 2 sin.(C)/(2)` `rArr 2 cos.(C)/(2) cos.(A -B)/(2) = 4 sin.(C)/(2) cos.(C)/(2)` `rArr 2 sin.(A + B)/(2) cos.(A -B)/(2) = 2 sin C` `rArr sin A+ sin B = 2 sin C` `rArr a + b = 2c`(constant) So, locus of vertex C is an ellipse with vertices A and B as foci |
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