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CodeVID-M10-06-SEC-01
Section Formula — Assignment
Chapter: Coordinate Geometry
Topic: Section Formula (Internal Division)
Maximum Marks: 35
Time: 75 minutes
Name: ____________________ Roll No.: __________ Date: ____________

General Instructions

  • All questions are compulsory.
  • Section A carries 1 mark each, Section B 2 marks, Section C 3 marks and Section D 5 marks.
  • Show all working for Sections B, C and D. Only final answers are given at the end — for full solutions, raise your doubts with your teacher.
Section A — Multiple Choice Questions 5 × 1 = 5 marks
1.
The internal section formula for $x$ is:
  • A.$\tfrac{mx_2+nx_1}{m+n}$
  • B.$\tfrac{x_1+x_2}{2}$
  • C.$mx_1+nx_2$
  • D.$\tfrac{mx_1-nx_2}{m-n}$
2.
The midpoint formula gives:
  • A.$\left(\tfrac{x_1+x_2}{2},\tfrac{y_1+y_2}{2}\right)$
  • B.$(x_1+x_2,y_1+y_2)$
  • C.$(x_1x_2,y_1y_2)$
  • D.$(0,0)$
3.
The midpoint of $(2,4)$ and $(6,8)$ is:
  • A.$(4,6)$
  • B.$(8,12)$
  • C.$(3,6)$
  • D.$(2,2)$
4.
The point dividing $(0,0)$ and $(4,8)$ in $1:1$ is:
  • A.$(2,4)$
  • B.$(4,8)$
  • C.$(1,2)$
  • D.$(0,0)$
5.
A midpoint divides a segment in the ratio:
  • A.$1:2$
  • B.$1:1$
  • C.$2:3$
  • D.$3:1$
Section B — Short Answer (2 marks) 4 × 2 = 8 marks
6.
Find the midpoint of $(1,2)$ and $(5,6)$.
7.
Find the point dividing $(1,2)$ and $(7,8)$ in the ratio $1:2$.
8.
Find the midpoint of $(-2,3)$ and $(4,-1)$.
9.
Find the point dividing $(2,3)$ and $(6,7)$ in the ratio $3:1$.
Section C — Short Answer (3 marks) 4 × 3 = 12 marks
10.
Find the point dividing $(4,-3)$ and $(8,5)$ in the ratio $3:1$.
11.
In what ratio does $(-4,6)$ divide the segment joining $(-6,10)$ and $(3,-8)$?
12.
A circle's diameter has endpoints $(3,4)$ and $(-1,2)$; find its centre.
13.
The midpoint of $(a,b)$ and $(c,d)$ is $(3,4)$. If $(a,b)=(1,2)$, find $(c,d)$.
Section D — Long Answer (5 marks) 2 × 5 = 10 marks
14.
Find the ratio in which the line $2x+y-4=0$ divides the segment joining $A(2,-2)$ and $B(3,7)$.
15.
Find the coordinates of the points of trisection of the segment joining $(4,-1)$ and $(-2,-3)$.

Answer Key

Section A — Multiple Choice Questions
  1. (A) $\tfrac{mx_2+nx_1}{m+n}$
  2. (A) $\left(\tfrac{x_1+x_2}{2},\tfrac{y_1+y_2}{2}\right)$
  3. (A) $(4,6)$
  4. (A) $(2,4)$
  5. (B) $1:1$
Section B — Short Answer (2 marks)
  1. $(3,4)$.
  2. $(3,4)$.
  3. $(1,1)$.
  4. $(5,6)$.
Section C — Short Answer (3 marks)
  1. $(7,3)$.
  2. $2:7$.
  3. $(1,3)$.
  4. $(5,6)$.
Section D — Long Answer (5 marks)
  1. $2:9$.
  2. $\left(2,-\tfrac53\right)$ and $\left(0,-\tfrac73\right)$.
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