(1)设P(x,y),
∵A(-1,0),B(1,0),
∴|PA|=
,|PB|=
(x+1)2+y2
,
(x?1)2+y2
由题意知:
=a,
(x+1)2+y2
(x?1)2+y2
整理得:(1-a2)x2+2(1+a2)x+(1-a2)y2+1-a2=0;
(2)当a=1时,方程化为x=0,P点轨迹为直线.
当a≠1时,方程化为(x+
)2+y2=1+a2
1?a2
.4a2
(1?a2)2
点P的轨迹为圆.