Question 29

Mathematics Parabola Hard

A circle touches the X-axis and also touches another circle with centre at (0, 3) and radius 2. Then the locus of the centre of the first circle is

(A) a parabola
(B) a hyperbola
(C) a circle
(D) an ellipse
✓ Correct Answer: Option A Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

Correct Option is A. Practice regular variations of this Parabola concept to build speed and accuracy.

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