A point P moves in such a way that the ratio of its distance from two coplanar points is always a fixed number\[(\ne 1)\]. Then its locus is [IIT 1982]

A point P moves in such a way that the ratio of its distance from two

1.	A point P moves in such a way that the ratio of its distance from two coplanar points is always a fixed number\[(\ne 1)\]. Then its locus is [IIT 1982]
A.	Straight line
B.	Circle
C.	Parabola
D.	A pair of straight lines
Answer» C. Parabola

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