What is the definition of a locus of points?

A set of points that satisfy a certain condition or property

What shape would be produced by all the points which are 20cm away from a point?

Discorectangle (rectangle with semicircles on the end)

What shape would be produced by all the points which are equidistant from two points A and B?

Discorectangle (rectangle with semicircles on the end)

A point moves such that it is equidistant from two fixed points, H and K . The locus of the moving point is

a perpendicular bisector of the straight line that joins points H and K .

an arc that joins points H and K .

a circle that passes through points H and K .

a line that is parallel to the line joining points H and K .

Caroline drives her car down a straight roadway so that the car is always equidistant from the two parallel curbs on the sides of the road. Describe Caroline's driving.

Caroline is driving in the middle of the road.

Caroline is driving in the right hand lane.

Caroline is driving in the left hand lane.

Caroline is swerving from the right lane to the left lane.

Curtis jogs through a park that is bounded on two sides by straight intersecting streets. He starts at the intersection and jogs so that he is always the same distance from each street. Describe Curtis' path.

the angle bisector of the angle formed by the streets

the perpendicular bisector of the line formed by the streets

a circle surrounding the point of intersection of the streets

a line parallel to one of the intersecting streets

There are two barrels in a field. Seely rides his dirt bike so that he is always equidistant from the two barrels. Describe his path.

the perpendicular bisector of the segment connecting the barrels

a line parallel to the segment connecting the barrels

a circle surrounding the two barrels

a circle surrounding the first barrel

Identify the correct description from the loci diagram...

Within 4m of the line L and at least 5m from the point P

Closer to the line L than the point P

Within 5m of the point P and at least 4m from the line L

Within 4m of the line L and within 5m from the point P

Which of the following describes the locus X correctly?

Locus of X is the locus of a moving point which is always equidistant from lines QP and QR

Locus of X is the locus of a moving point which is always equidistant from point Q

Locus of X is the locus of a moving point which is always equidistant from point P and point R

Locus of X is the locus of a moving point which is always equidistant from line PR

In the following diagram, ∠ P Q R \angle PQR ∠ P Q R is 8 0 ° 80^{\degree} 8 0 ° . Describe the locus of X that is equidistant from QP and QR.

Angle bisector of ∠ P Q R \angle PQR ∠ P Q R .

A line which passes through Q and parallel to PR.

FORM 3_CHAPTER 8 : LOCI IN TWO DIMENSIONS

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Sketch the locus of point C.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

State the locus of the rotating fan.

A horizontal line

A vertical line

A circle

An arc

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Sketch the locus of point C.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

State the locus of the satellite.

An ellipse

A circle

A straight line

A curve

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Diagram above shows the Ferris wheel in a fun fair. Point X is marked on the wheel .
Determine the locus of point X .

Straight Line

Circle

Arcs

Curves

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the locus of a coconut falling from a tree?

Straight Line

Circle

Arcs

Curves

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following statement describes the locus of point on a moving escalator ?

An inclined plane

A vertical straight line

A horizontal straight line

Circle

8.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

In the answer space , state the three dimensional shape formed when two dimensional shapes below are rotate $360^0$ around pole XY ?

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FORM 3_CHAPTER 8 : LOCI IN TWO DIMENSIONS

100 questions

Sketch the locus of point C.

State the locus of the rotating fan.

Sketch the locus of point C.

State the locus of the satellite.

Diagram above shows the Ferris wheel in a fun fair. Point X is marked on the wheel .
Determine the locus of point X .

What is the locus of a coconut falling from a tree?

Which of the following statement describes the locus of point on a moving escalator ?

In the answer space , state the three dimensional shape formed when two dimensional shapes below are rotate $360^0$ around pole XY ?

A moving point P maintains an equal distance from two parallel lines. Which of the following does the locus of P belong to?

Given two parallel straight lines AB and CD which are 2 cm apart, which of the following dotted lines may represent the locus of a point P such that it is equidistant from AB and CD?

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FORM 3_CHAPTER 8 : LOCI IN TWO DIMENSIONS

100 questions

Sketch the locus of point C.

State the locus of the rotating fan.

Sketch the locus of point C.

State the locus of the satellite.

Diagram above shows the Ferris wheel in a fun fair. Point X is marked on the wheel .Determine the locus of point X .

What is the locus of a coconut falling from a tree?

Which of the following statement describes the locus of point on a moving escalator ?

In the answer space , state the three dimensional shape formed when two dimensional shapes below are rotate 3600360^03600 around pole XY ?

A moving point P maintains an equal distance from two parallel lines. Which of the following does the locus of P belong to?

Given two parallel straight lines AB and CD which are 2 cm apart, which of the following dotted lines may represent the locus of a point P such that it is equidistant from AB and CD?

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Diagram above shows the Ferris wheel in a fun fair. Point X is marked on the wheel .
Determine the locus of point X .

In the answer space , state the three dimensional shape formed when two dimensional shapes below are rotate $360^0$ around pole XY ?