The locus of the centroid of the triangle formed by any point on this hyperbola , and its foci is :
- (A)
- (B)✓ Correct
- (C)
- (D)
Answer: (B)
Solution
Rewrite the hyperbola in standard form:
Center: , , .
Foci: and .
Any point on hyperbola: .
Centroid of :
Let . Then , .
Using :
Replacing with :
Center: , , .
Foci: and .
Any point on hyperbola: .
Centroid of :
Let . Then , .
Using :
Replacing with :
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