The T=S1 method gives the equation of a chord with a given midpoint. But to find the locus of the midpoint when the chord satisfies a condition (passes through a fixed point, subtends a given angle, etc.):
- Let the midpoint be (h,k).
- Write the chord equation using T=S1: for circle x^2+y^2=r^2, the chord with midpoint (h,k) is hx+ky=h^2+k^2.
- Apply the additional condition to this chord.
- Obtain a relation in h,k.
- Replace h->x, k->y.
Example: Chord of x^2+y^2=25 subtending 90 degrees at center. The chord's distance from center = r*cos(45) = 5/sqrt(2). So h^2+k^2 = 25/2. Locus: x^2+y^2=25/2.