The JavaSketch below shows the locus of P as A moves round the circle. Click on the animation button to trace the locus. To erase the trace, click on the button [X] at the bottom.

For info, the equation of the curve is y = a³ / (x²+a²) where a is the diameter of the circle.

If you cannot see the JavaSketch below, click here to troubleshoot.

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