Circles Flashcards

1
Q

what is the generic equation of a circle centred at the origin

A

x^2 + y^2 = r^2

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2
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equation for circle at any centre

A

(x - a)^2 + (y - b)^2 = r ^2
centre: (a, b)

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3
Q

discriminant of tangent to a circle (one intersection)

A

b^2 - 4ac = 0

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4
Q

discriminant when it does not intersect the circle

A

b^2 - 4ac < 0

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5
Q

discriminant when the line has two points of intersection with the circle

A

b^2 - 4ac > 0

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