testing a point (circles) Flashcards
1
Q
(a,b)
A
centre
2
Q
(p,q)
A
point
3
Q
(p-a)^2 + (q-b)^2 < r^2
A
the point lies within a circle
4
Q
(p-a)^2 + (q-b)^2 = r^2
A
point lies on the circumference
5
Q
(p-a)^2 + (q-b)^2 > r^2
A
point lies outwith the circle