Coordinate geometry of a circle Flashcards

1
Q

What’s the usual equation for circle geometry?

A

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

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What is the normal?

A

Straight line perpendicular to the tangent
Ig it goes down to the centre of circle maybe?

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3
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What is a tangent?

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A line that touches a circle at only one point

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4
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From the beginning tho, how do u find the equation of a circle?

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1) Get its centre (prob have to find mp possibly)
2) Get its radius (use pythagoras theorem, the radius is the hypotenuse)
3) sub into (x-a)^2 + (y-b)^2 = r^2

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