Multiple choice

The locus of points 4 cm away from a fixed point M is _________.

  1. an angle bisector

  2. a circle with diameter 4 cm and centre M

  3. a straight line

  4. a circle with radius 4 cm and centre M
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The locus of points at a constant distance from a fixed point is the definition of a circle with that point as the center and the distance as the radius.

AI explanation

The locus of points at a constant distance from a fixed point in a plane is defined as a circle. The fixed point M serves as the center, and the constant distance of 4 cm serves as the radius. Therefore, the resulting locus is a circle with radius 4 cm and centre M.

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