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If the point (x1+t(x2−x1),y1+t(y2−y1)) divides the join of (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) internally in the ratio t:1−t, then

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t<0
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0<t<1
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t>1
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t=1
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Solution

The correct option is B 0<t<1
(x1+t(x2x1),y1+t(y2y1))=(x1(1t)+tx2,y1(1t)+ty2) is the point which divides (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) in the ratio t:1t
Since, the point divides internally
Ratio must be positive.
t1t>0 and t(1t)>0
Thus, 0<t<1.

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