LOCI IN TWO

DIMENSIONS
Locus is the path of
moving point or set of
point that satisfies
given conditions
• A Fixed Point
If a point P moves such that it
is a constant distance from a
fixed point O, its locus is a
circle with centre O and radius
OP
Locus of P

O
Radius OP

P
2. Two Fixed Points
If a point P moves such that it is
equidistant from 2 fixed points R
and S, its locus is the
perpendicular bisector of line RS

Locus p

R s
• A straight line
If a point P moves such that it is
always at constant distance from a
straight line MN, its locus is two
lines that are parallel to MN

a
Locus P
M N
b

Distance a = Distance b
4. Two intersecting lines
• If a point P moves such that its
perpendicular distance from two
lines, AB and CD is constant, its
locus is the angle bisector of angle
AQC and angle AQD, where Q is
the intersecting point
C
B

Q
Locus P

D
 Intersection of 2 loci in two
dimensions
• The intersection of 2 loci in a two
dimensional plane is point or point
that satisfy the conditions of 2 loci.

X
5cm
2cm
P
Locus A Q Locus B