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Maths for ages 11-16

Maths for ages 11-16. The locus of points from a fixed point. A locus is a set of points that satisfy a rule or set of rules. A locus can be thought of as a path or region traced out by a moving point. The plural of locus is loci. 5 cm.

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Maths for ages 11-16

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  1. Maths for ages 11-16

  2. The locus of points from a fixed point A locus is a set of points that satisfy a rule or set of rules. A locus can be thought of as a path or region traced out by a moving point. The plural of locus is loci. 5cm Imagine placing counters so that their centres are always 5cm from a fixed point P. P Describe the locus made by the counters. The locus is a circle with a radius of 5cm and centre at point P.

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