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If we have a line <math>l</math> and a point <math>P</math>, a [[parabola]] is the '''locus''' of all points <math>S</math> such that <math>SP=</math> the distance from <math>S</math> to <math>l</math>. | If we have a line <math>l</math> and a point <math>P</math>, a [[parabola]] is the '''locus''' of all points <math>S</math> such that <math>SP=</math> the distance from <math>S</math> to <math>l</math>. | ||
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Locus is essentially a synonym for set. It is used most frequently in geometry.
Examples
Circle:
A circle is the locus of all points a certain distance from a given center.
Parabola:
If we have a line and a point
, a parabola is the locus of all points
such that
the distance from
to
.