Circles Flashcards
1
Q
what is the generic equation of a circle centred at the origin
A
x^2 + y^2 = r^2
2
Q
equation for circle at any centre
A
(x - a)^2 + (y - b)^2 = r ^2
centre: (a, b)
3
Q
discriminant of tangent to a circle (one intersection)
A
b^2 - 4ac = 0
4
Q
discriminant when it does not intersect the circle
A
b^2 - 4ac < 0
5
Q
discriminant when the line has two points of intersection with the circle
A
b^2 - 4ac > 0