Three Dimensional Geometry - Class 12 Mathematics - Chapter 11 - Notes, NCERT Solutions & Extra Questions
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Extra Questions - Three Dimensional Geometry | NCERT | Mathematics | Class 12
The distance of the point $P(3, 8, 2)$ from the line $\frac{x-1}{2}=\frac{y-3}{4}=\frac{z-2}{3}$, measured parallel to the plane $3x+2y-2z+15=0$ is $\quad$.
To find the distance of the point ( P(3, 8, 2) ) from the line $\frac{x-1}{2}=\frac{y-3}{4}=\frac{z-2}{3}$, measured parallel to the plane $ 3x+2y-2z+15=0 $, we follow these steps:
Parameterize the Line: Given the line equation $\frac{x-1}{2}=\frac{y-3}{4}=\frac{z-2}{3} = \lambda$, we substitute $\lambda$ to find a general point $ A $ on the line: $ x = 2\lambda + 1, \quad y = 4\lambda + 3, \quad z = 3\lambda + 2 $ So, the point $ A $ on the line is $ A(2\lambda + 1, 4\lambda + 3, 3\lambda + 2) $
Determine Correct (\lambda) for Measurement Conformity: The distance from $ A $ to the given plane must equal the distance from point $ P $ to the plane, so we solve for $ \lambda $: $ \frac{|3(2\lambda + 1) + 2(4\lambda + 3 - 2(3\lambda + 2) + 15|}{\sqrt{3^2 + 2^2 + (-2)^2}} = \frac{|3(3) + 2(8) - 2(2) + 15|}{\sqrt{3^2 + 2^2 + (-2)^2}} $ Simplifying both sides, after calculation, it is found that $\lambda = 2$.
Calculate Distance ( PA ): Substitute $\lambda = 2$ into $ A $ to get: $$ A = (2 \cdot 2 + 1, 4 \cdot 2 + 3, 3 \cdot 2 + 2) = (5, 11, 8) $$ The distance formula for points ( P(3, 8, 2) ) and ( A(5, 11, 8) ) is: $$ PA = \sqrt{(5 - 3)^2 + (11 - 8)^2 + (8 - 2)^2} = \sqrt{2^2 + 3^2 + 6^2} = \sqrt{49} = 7 $$
Thus, the distance from $ P(3, 8, 2) $ to the line, measured parallel to the plane, is 7 units.
Four distinct points $(2k, 3k), (1,0), (0,1)$, and $(0,0)$ lie on a circle if
(A) for all k in I
(B) k < 0 (C) 0 < k < 1
(D) for two values of k
To determine when the points $(2k, 3k), (1,0), (0,1)$, and $(0,0)$ lie on the same circle, we start with the general equation of a circle:
$$ x^2 + y^2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0 $$
Given that the circle passes through $(0, 0)$, $(1, 0)$, and $(0, 1)$, we can substitute these points into the circle equation.
For $(0,0)$: $$ 0 + 0 + 2g \cdot 0 + 2f \cdot 0 + c = 0 \implies c = 0 $$
For $(1,0)$: $$ 1^2 + 0^2 + 2g \cdot 1 + 2f \cdot 0 + 0 = 0 \implies 1 + 2g = 0 \implies g = -\frac{1}{2} $$
For $(0,1)$: $$ 0^2 + 1^2 + 2g \cdot 0 + 2f \cdot 1 + 0 = 0 \implies 1 + 2f = 0 \implies f = -\frac{1}{2} $$
Thus, the equation of the circle becomes: $$ x^2 + y^2 - x - y = 0 $$
Next, we check if the point $(2k, 3k)$ also lies on this circle by substituting $x = 2k$ and $y = 3k$: $$ (2k)^2 + (3k)^2 - 2k - 3k = 0 $$ $$ 4k^2 + 9k^2 - 5k = 0 $$ $$ 13k^2 - 5k = 0 $$
Factoring out $k$, we get: $$ k(13k - 5) = 0 $$
This gives us the possible values of $k$: $$ k = 0 \text{ or } k = \frac{5}{13} $$
However, since $k = 0$ would result in the same point $(0,0)$ reappearing, we only consider $k = \frac{5}{13}$ as valid for distinct points. This indicates that the points lie on the same circle for two specific values of $k$.
Hence, the correct option is D, stating that the condition is true for two values of $k$.
In the following case, find the coordinates of the foot of the perpendicular drawn from the origin:
$$ 3y + 4z - 6 = 0 $$
Given the equation of the plane:
$$ 3y + 4z - 6 = 0 $$
To find the direction ratios of any line perpendicular to the plane, we use the normal vector of the plane, which, based on this equation, is $(0, 3, 4)$. This vector tells us the line perpendicular will have the same direction ratios.
Creating the equation of the line passing through the origin (0, 0, 0) and perpendicular to the plane:
$$ \frac{x - 0}{0} = \frac{y - 0}{3} = \frac{z - 0}{4} $$
This simplifies to:
$$ x = 0, \quad y = 3t, \quad z = 4t $$
where $t$ is a parameter.
This point $(0, 3t, 4t)$ lies on the given plane provided:
$$ 0 \cdot 0 + 3 \cdot 3t + 4 \cdot 4t - 6 = 0 $$
Solving for $t$:
$$ 9t + 16t - 6 = 0 \ 25t = 6 \ t = \frac{6}{25} $$
Hence, substituting $t = \frac{6}{25}$ into the parametric equations of the line, we find the coordinates of the foot of the perpendicular:
$$ \left(0, 3 \cdot \frac{6}{25}, 4 \cdot \frac{6}{25}\right) = \left(0, \frac{18}{25}, \frac{24}{25}\right) $$
Therefore, the required foot of the perpendicular from the origin to the plane is:
$$ \left(0, \frac{18}{25}, \frac{24}{25}\right) $$
Two straight lines $u=0$ and $v=0$ pass through the origin and the angle between them is $\tan^{-1} \frac{7}{9}$. If the ratio of the slopes of $u=0$ and $v=0$ is $\frac{9}{2}$, then their equations are
A $y+3x=0$ and $3y+2x=0
B $2y+3x=0$ and $3y+x=0$
C $2y=3x$ and $3y=x$
D $y=3x$ and $3y=2x$
The correct equations for the lines $u=0$ and $v=0$ with the given conditions are found by first determining the slopes of these lines. Let the slope of $u=0$ be $ m $; then the slope of $v=0$ is $\frac{9m}{2}$ due to the given ratio of the slopes as $\frac{9}{2}$. The angle $\tan^{-1} \frac{7}{9}$ between the lines translates into the slope formula:
$$ \left|\frac{m - \frac{9m}{2}}{1 + m \cdot \frac{9m}{2}}\right| = \frac{7}{9} $$ Simplifying the absolute value expression leads to: $$ \left|\frac{-7m}{2 + 9m^2}\right| = \frac{7}{9} $$ Clearing the absolute value and simplifying gives the quadratic equations: $$ 9m^2 + 9m + 2 = 0 \quad \text{or} \quad 9m^2 - 9m + 2 = 0 $$ Solving these, the possible values for $ m $ are: $$ m = \frac{1}{3}, \frac{2}{3}, -\frac{1}{3}, \text{or} -\frac{2}{3} $$
Given these slopes, the corresponding equations for the lines $u = 0$ and $v = 0$ can be determined:
For slopes $m = \frac{1}{3}$ and $m = \frac{2}{3}$, the lines are $ y = 3x $ and $ 3y = 2x $.
For $m = -\frac{1}{3}$ and $m = -\frac{2}{3}$, the lines are $ 3y = x $ and $ 2y = 3x $.
Correct pairs of line equations corresponding to the slopes are:
$2y = 3x$ and $3y = x$
$y = 3x$ and $3y = 2x$
Therefore, based on calculated slopes and the directions given, Options C and D are correct: C: $2y = 3x$ and $3y = x$ D: $y = 3x$ and $3y = 2x$
If $x=a\cos \theta$, $y=b\sin \theta$, then $\frac{d^{3} y}{d x^{3}}$ is equal to
A $\left( \frac{-3b}{a^{3}} \right) \csc^{4} \theta \cot^{4} \theta$
B $\left( \frac{3b}{a^{3}} \right) \csc^{4} \theta \cot \theta$
C $\left( \frac{-3b}{a^{3}} \right) \csc^{4} \theta \cot \theta$
D None of the above
The correct option is C: $\left(\frac{-3b}{a^3}\right) \csc^4 \theta \cot \theta$.
We start by differentiating $x$ and $y$ with respect to $\theta$. Given $x = a \cos \theta$ and $y = b \sin \theta$, the derivatives are: $$ \frac{dx}{d\theta} = -a \sin \theta, \quad \frac{dy}{d\theta} = b \cos \theta. $$
The derivative of $y$ with respect to $x$ is then found using: $$ \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{\frac{dy}{d\theta}}{\frac{dx}{d\theta}} = \frac{b \cos \theta}{-a \sin \theta} = -\frac{b}{a} \cot \theta. $$
We proceed to find the second derivative: $$ \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \frac{d}{dx}\left(-\frac{b}{a} \cot \theta\right) = \frac{b}{a} \csc^2 \theta \frac{d\theta}{dx}. $$ Plugging $\frac{d\theta}{dx}$ back in, we get: $$ \frac{d\theta}{dx} = -\frac{1}{a \sin \theta} = -\frac{1}{a} \csc \theta, $$ allowing for: $$ \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \frac{b}{a} \csc^2 \theta (-\frac{1}{a} \csc \theta) = -\frac{b}{a^2} \csc^3 \theta. $$
Now, calculating the third derivative: $$ \frac{d^3y}{dx^3} = \frac{d}{dx}\left(-\frac{b}{a^2} \csc^3 \theta\right) = -\frac{3b}{a^2} \csc^2 \theta (-\csc \theta \cot \theta) \frac{d\theta}{dx}. $$ Substituting $\frac{d\theta}{dx}$ again: $$ \frac{d^3y}{dx^3} = \frac{3b}{a^2} \csc^3 \theta \cot \theta \left(-\frac{1}{a} \csc \theta\right) = -\frac{3b}{a^3} \csc^4 \theta \cot \theta. $$ Hence, the correct answer is C: $\left(\frac{-3b}{a^3}\right) \csc^4 \theta \cot \theta$.
A line has dimension(s):
A) one B) zero C) two D) three
The correct option is A) one.
A point has zero dimensions. When a point moves in one specific direction, it forms a line. We can measure only the 'length' between any two points on this line. Therefore, a line has one dimension, which is length.
Simplify $(x)(2x+3y-4z)$
A) $2x^{2}-3xy+4xz$
B) $2x^{2}+3xy-4xz$
C) $2x^{2}+6xy-2xz$
D) $2x^{2}+5xy-4xz$
To simplify the expression $$(x)(2x+3y-4z),$$ we should distribute $x$ across each term inside the parentheses. Using the distributive property, we get: $$ x \cdot 2x + x \cdot 3y - x \cdot 4z. $$ Breaking this down further:
$x \cdot 2x = 2x^2$,
$x \cdot 3y = 3xy$,
$x \cdot 4z = 4xz$.
Thus, the expression simplifies to: $$ 2x^2 + 3xy - 4xz. $$ Therefore, the correct option is B) $2x^2 + 3xy - 4xz$.
A paper is rectangular in shape with negligible thickness. A stack of papers is arranged one above the other.
S1: The resulting figure is three-dimensional. S2: The figure is called a cuboid.
A. S1 is true but S2 is false.
B. S1 is false but S2 is true.
C. S1 and S2 are true.
D. S1 and S2 are false.
The correct answer is C: S1 and S2 are true.
S1 states that the resulting figure from stacking papers is three-dimensional. This is true because while a single sheet of paper is considered two-dimensional due to its negligible thickness (having only length and breadth), stacking these papers adds height to the formation, making it a three-dimensional structure.
S2 asserts that the formed figure is called a cuboid. This is also true, as the stack, having distinct dimensions of length, breadth, and height, conforms to the characteristics of a cuboid.
Given these points, both statements S1 and S2 hold true.
The shortest distance between the lines $\frac{x-3}{2} = \frac{y+15}{-7} = \frac{z-9}{5}$ and $\frac{x+1}{2} = \frac{y-1}{1} = \frac{z-9}{-3}$ is
A) $2\sqrt{3}$
B) $4\sqrt{3}$
C) $3\sqrt{6}$
D) $5\sqrt{6}$
To find the shortest distance between the lines: $$ \frac{x-3}{2} = \frac{y+15}{-7} = \frac{z-9}{5} \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{x+1}{2} = \frac{y-1}{1} = \frac{z-9}{-3}, $$ we first note that the lines are represented in symmetric form. We can discern the directional vectors for these lines as $\mathbf{a} = (2, -7, 5)$ and $\mathbf{b} = (2, 1, -3)$, and points on the lines as $P(3, -15, 9)$ and $Q(-1, 1, 9)$ respectively.
Step 1: Find a direction vector $\mathbf{d}$ perpendicular to both $\mathbf{a}$ and $\mathbf{b}$. Use the cross product $\mathbf{a} \times \mathbf{b}$: $$ \mathbf{a} \times \mathbf{b} = \begin{vmatrix} \mathbf{i} & \mathbf{j} & \mathbf{k} \ 2 & -7 & 5 \ 2 & 1 & -3 \end{vmatrix} = (-7)(-3) - (5)(1) \mathbf{i} - ((2)(-3) - (5)(2))\mathbf{j} + ((2)(1)-(2)(-7))\mathbf{k} = 16 \mathbf{i} + 16 \mathbf{j} + 16 \mathbf{k}. $$ Simplify to $\mathbf{d} = (1, 1, 1)$.
Step 2: To find the shortest distance between the lines, use the formula for the distance between two skew lines: $$ d = \frac{|(\mathbf{r}_1 - \mathbf{r}_2) \cdot \mathbf{d}|}{|\mathbf{d}|}, $$ where $\mathbf{r}_1$ and $\mathbf{r}_2$ are position vectors to points on each line ($P$ and $Q$ respectively).
Step 3: Compute $\mathbf{r}_1 - \mathbf{r}_2$: $$ \mathbf{r}_1 - \mathbf{r}_2 = (3 - (-1), -15 - 1, 9 - 9) = (4, -16, 0). $$
Step 4: Compute the dot product $(\mathbf{r}_1 - \mathbf{r}_2) \cdot \mathbf{d}$ and the magnitude $|\mathbf{d}|$: $$ |\mathbf{d}| = \sqrt{1^2 + 1^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{3}, $$ and $$ (\mathbf{r}_1 - \mathbf{r}_2) \cdot \mathbf{d} = 4 \cdot 1 + (-16) \cdot 1 + 0 \cdot 1 = -12. $$
Step 5: Calculate the distance: $$ d = \frac{|-12|}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{12}{\sqrt{3}} = 4 \sqrt{3}. $$ Thus, the shortest distance between the lines is $4 \sqrt{3}$, which corresponds to option B.
A conical-shaped container, whose radius of base is $r$ cm and height is $h$ cm, is full of water. A sphere of radius $R$ is completely immersed in the container in such a way that the surface of the sphere touches the base of the cone and its surfaces. The portion of water which comes out of the cone is:
A) $\frac{R^{2}}{r^{2} h}$
B) $\frac{r^{2}}{R^{2} h}$
C) $\frac{4 R^{3}}{r^{2} h}$
D) $\frac{4 r^{2}}{R^{2} h}$
To determine the portion of water that spills out of a conical container when a sphere is fully immersed in it, we first need to calculate the volume of the sphere and the initial volume of the water (which is equal to the volume of the cone, as the cone is fully filled).
Volume of the Sphere
The volume \( V_s \) of a sphere with radius \( R \) is given by the formula: $$ V_s = \frac{4}{3} \pi R^3 $$
Volume of the Conical Container
The volume \( V_c \) of a cone with base radius \( r \) and height \( h \) is calculated using the formula: $$ V_c = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h $$
Volume of Water Displaced
When the sphere is submerged in the water, it displaces water equal to its own volume. Therefore, the volume of water displaced is also \( \frac{4}{3} \pi R^3 \).
Proportion of Water Displaced
The proportion of the water displaced relative to the initial volume of the cone is calculated by dividing the volume of the sphere by the volume of the cone: $$ \text{Proportion} = \frac{\frac{4}{3} \pi R^3}{\frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h} $$ Upon simplifying, the (\pi) terms and the factor of (\frac{1}{3}) cancel out, leading to: $$ \text{Proportion} = \frac{4 R^3}{r^2 h} $$
This derived formula is represented by option C: $$ C) \frac{4 R^3}{r^2 h} $$ Thus, the correct answer is C.
In the following figure, rectangle, square, circle, and triangle represent the regions of wheat, gram, maize, and rice cultivation respectively. On the basis of the figure, answer the following questions.
Which area is cultivated by all four commodities?
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 2
The diagram given in the question represents areas cultivated with different commodities such as wheat, gram, maize, and rice by using shapes like a rectangle, square, circle, and triangle, respectively. To determine which area is cultivated by all four commodities, we need to find a region that overlaps between all these shapes.
Upon examining the diagram, each shape intersects in different regions, and each region is numbered. The region number which is enclosed by all four shapes (rectangle, square, circle, and triangle) will represent the area cultivated by all four commodities.
Noticing further, region 7 is the area where we see the rectangle (wheat), square (gram), circle (maize), and triangle (rice) all overlap. It means region 7 is included in all rectangles, squares, circles, and triangles. Thus, region 7 represents the land where wheat, gram, maize, and rice are all cultivated.
Therefore, the correct answer to the question - "Which area is cultivated by all four commodities?" is:
- A. 7
This confirms that option A (7) is the right answer.
In the following figure, rectangle, square, circle, and triangle represent the regions of wheat, gram, maize, and rice cultivation, respectively. On the basis of the figure, answer the following questions.
Which area is cultivated by wheat and maize only? A 8 B 6 C 5 D 4
From the figure, we have various shapes representing different areas of cultivation:
- Rectangle represents Wheat cultivation.
- Circle represents Maize cultivation.
The question asks which area is cultivated by wheat and maize only. This means we need to find the area where the rectangle and circle overlap, but which does not include any parts of other shapes (square or triangle).
- Zones overlapping between rectangle and circle include areas 4, 6, and 7.
Looking closer:
- Area 4 is inside both the rectangle and circle, and appears not to be part of any other shape (triangle or square).
- Area 6 falls within rectangle, circle, and square; thus, it includes gram cultivation.
- Area 7 is part of the rectangle, circle, and triangle, which means it also involves rice cultivation.
Hence, only Area 4 fits the criteria of being cultivated by wheat and maize only. According to the answer options provided (8, 6, 5, 4), the correct response is:
D) 4
Two circles with radii $25 \mathrm{~cm}$ and $9 \mathrm{~cm}$ touch each other externally. The length of the direct common tangent is:
A) 15 B) 30 C) $\sqrt{706}$ D) $\sqrt{544}$
In this problem, we have two circles touching each other externally, with radii $r_1 = 25 \text{ cm}$ and $r_2 = 9 \text{ cm}$. We need to find the length of the direct common tangent between these two circles.
To calculate this, we can use the fact that the length of the direct common tangent between two externally touching circles can be derived from considering a right triangle formed by the radii of the two circles and the tangent line. The hypotenuse of this right triangle would be the distance between the centers of the two circles, which equals $r_1 + r_2$. The perpendicular side opposite to the tangent would the subtraction of the radii, i.e., $|r_1 - r_2|$.
The formula for the length of the direct common tangent ($d$) is given by:
$$ d = \sqrt{(r_1 + r_2)^2 - (r_1 - r_2)^2} $$
Plugging in the values of $r_1 = 25 \text{ cm}$ and $r_2 = 9 \text{ cm}$, we get:
$$ d = \sqrt{(25 + 9)^2 - (25 - 9)^2} = \sqrt{34^2 - 16^2} = \sqrt{1156 - 256} = \sqrt{900} = 30 \text{ cm} $$
Therefore, the length of the direct common tangent is 30 cm. The correct answer is B) 30.
A semi-circular piece of paper of radius $r$ cm is folded to form a cone. The volume of the cone thus formed is $______,cm^3$.
A. $\frac{\pi r^{3}}{\sqrt{3}}$ B. $\frac{\pi r^{3}}{8 \sqrt{3}}$ C. $\frac{\pi r^{3}}{2 \sqrt{3}}$ D. $\frac{\pi r^{3}}{4 \sqrt{3}}$
When a semi-circular piece of paper with radius ( r ) cm is folded into a cone, we find the volume of the cone by following these steps:
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Understanding the Formation of the Cone:
- The semicircle of radius ( r ) folds such that its diameter becomes the base of the cone and the semicircle's periphery forms the circumference of the base.
- The radius ( r ) of the semicircle is the slant height (( l )) of the cone.
- The circumference of the cone’s base is ( 2\pi R ) where ( R ) is the radius of the circular base of the cone.
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Relating the Radius:
- Since the perimeter of the semicircle (half of the full circle's circumference) is ( \pi r ), and it becomes the circumference of the base of the cone, we equate ( \pi r = 2\pi R ).
- From this equation, we find the cone's base radius: $$ R = \frac{r}{2} $$
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Finding the Cone's Height (( h )):
- Using the Pythagorean theorem in the right triangle formed by the radius, height, and slant height of the cone: $$ l^2 = R^2 + h^2 $$
- Plugging in ( l = r ) and ( R = \frac{r}{2} ): $$ r^2 = \left(\frac{r}{2}\right)^2 + h^2 \implies r^2 = \frac{r^2}{4} + h^2 $$
- Simplifying for ( h^2 ): $$ h^2 = r^2 - \frac{r^2}{4} = \frac{3r^2}{4} $$
- Therefore, ( h ): $$ h = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} r $$
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Calculating Cone Volume:
- The volume ( V ) of a cone is given by: $$ V = \frac{1}{3} \pi R^2 h $$
- Substituting ( R = \frac{r}{2} ) and ( h = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} r ): $$ V = \frac{1}{3} \pi \left(\frac{r}{2}\right)^2 \left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} r\right) = \frac{1}{3} \pi \frac{r^2}{4} \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} r = \frac{\pi r^3 \sqrt{3}}{24} $$
- Simplifying this: $$ V = \frac{\pi r^3}{8 \sqrt{3}} $$
So, the correct answer is option B: $\frac{\pi r^3}{8 \sqrt{3}},cm^3$.
The number of boys in a class is three times the number of girls. Which of the following numbers cannot represent the total number of children in the class?
A. 48
B. 44
C. 42
D. 40
To solve this question, we first establish the relationship between the number of boys ($b$) and girls ($g$) in the class. The number of boys is three times the number of girls, so we can express this as:
$$ b = 3g $$
The total number of students in the class is the sum of the number of boys and girls, which can be represented as:
$$ b + g = 3g + g = 4g $$
This equation shows that the total number of students, $b + g$, must be a multiple of four (since $4g$ should be an integer).
Now, we'll check the options given in the problem to see which one cannot be the total number of students:
- A. 48
- B. 44
- C. 42
- D. 40
For options A, B, and D:
- 48 is divisible by 4. ($48 \div 4 = 12$)
- 44 is divisible by 4. ($44 \div 4 = 11$)
- 40 is divisible by 4. ($40 \div 4 = 10$)
Each results in a whole number when divided by 4, suggesting the total number could indeed be made up of boys and girls in the ratio 3:1.
For option C, 42:
- 42 when divided by 4 gives $42 \div 4 = 10.5$.
Since $10.5$ is not a whole number, it cannot represent the sum of boys and girls where boys are exactly three times the number of girls.
Thus, the correct answer is:
C. 42
As it cannot represent the total number of children in the class, because the total needs to be a multiple of 4 to satisfy the ratio of boys to girls being 3:1.
In the diagram, triangle represents students, circle represents players, and square represents boys. Read carefully the digits written within the diagram to choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and write its number against the proper question number on your answer sheet.
How many boys are students but not players?
A) 8
B) 21
C) 2
In the Venn Diagram provided, the triangle represents students, the circle represents players, and the square represents boys. To find the number of boys who are students but not players, we need to focus on the number located in the intersection of the triangle and square, but outside the circle.
Within the diagram:
- The digit '8' indicates boys who are both players and students.
- The digit '5' represents boys who are students but not players.
- The digit '2' shows boys who are players, but not students.
Therefore, the number of boys who are students but not players is reflected by the digit '5' in the Venn Diagram.
Consequently, the correct answer from the given alternatives is '5'. This corresponds with option 'D' in the list provided.
The ratio of in-radius and circum-radius of a square is:
A) $1: 2$
B) $1: \sqrt{2}$
C) $1: 3$
D) $1: \sqrt{3}$
To solve the problem of finding the ratio of the in-radius (r) to the circum-radius (R) of a square, we need to understand these two terms and how they relate to the dimensions of the square.
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Understanding the Dimensions:
- For any square, the side can be denoted as $x$.
- The in-radius (r) is the radius of the circle inscribed in the square. It touches all the four sides of the square. The diameter of this circle is equivalent to the side of the square ($x$). Hence, the in-radius can be calculated as: $$ r = \frac{x}{2} $$
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Circum-radius (R):
- The circum-radius (R) is the radius of the circumscribed circle, which passes through all the vertices of the square. The diameter of this circle is equivalent to the diagonal of the square. Using Pythagoras' Theorem: $$ \text{Diagonal of square} = x \sqrt{2} $$
- Hence, the radius of the outer circle can be derived from half the diagonal: $$ R = \frac{x \sqrt{2}}{2} = \frac{x \sqrt{2}}{2} $$
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Finding the Ratio:
- Now to find the ratio of the in-radius to the circum-radius, we divide $r$ by $R$: $$ \text{Ratio} = \frac{r}{R} = \frac{\frac{x}{2}}{\frac{x \sqrt{2}}{2}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} $$
- Simplifying this, by multiplying numerator and denominator by $\sqrt{2}$ to rationalize the denominator: $$ \text{Ratio} = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \cdot \frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} $$
Thus, the ratio of the in-radius to the circum-radius of the square is $1 : \sqrt{2}$, corresponding to option B) $1: \sqrt{2}$.
In the given figure, the measure of $\angle 1 + \angle 2 + \angle 3 + \angle 4 + \angle 5 + \angle 6$ is:
A) $90^{\circ}$ B) $180^{\circ}$ C) $270^{\circ}$ D) $360^{\circ$
To solve the problem of finding the sum of $$ \angle 1 + \angle 2 + \angle 3 + \angle 4 + \angle 5 + \angle 6 $$, let's analyze the figure and apply basic geometry principles.
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Naming Points of the Star: Let’s assume the intersection points of the star's lines as points A, B, C, D, E, F. We notice that there are two triangles formed:
- Triangle ACE
- Triangle BDF
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Sum of Angles in a Triangle: We know that the sum of the angles in any triangle is $$180^\circ$$. Therefore:
- For triangle ACE: $$ \angle 1 + \angle 3 + \angle 5 = 180^\circ $$
- For triangle BDF: $$ \angle 2 + \angle 4 + \angle 6 = 180^\circ $$
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Adding the Angles: Adding the equations from both triangles gives us: $$ (\angle 1 + \angle 3 + \angle 5) + (\angle 2 + \angle 4 + \angle 6) = 180^\circ + 180^\circ $$ $$ \angle 1 + \angle 2 + \angle 3 + \angle 4 + \angle 5 + \angle 6 = 360^\circ $$
Given this calculation, the sum of the angles equals $360^\circ$. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is Option D) $360^\circ$.
In the figure, the radius of the larger circle is $2 , \text{cm}$ and the radius of the smaller circle is $1 , \text{cm}$, and the larger circle passes through the center of the smaller circle. The length (in $\text{cm}$) of the chord $\overline{AB}$ is:
A. $\frac{\sqrt{15}}{2}$ B. $2$ C. $\frac{3}{2}$ D. $\frac{5 \sqrt{34}}{17}$
In this problem, we have two circles: a larger one with a radius of $2 , \text{cm}$, and a smaller one with a radius of $1 , \text{cm}$. The larger circle passes through the center of the smaller circle. To find the length of the chord $\overline{AB}$, we can analyze the geometric relationships and use some known theorems.
Let's define the centers of the larger and smaller circles as $O$ and $O'$ respectively. Since the larger circle passes through the center of the smaller circle, $O'$ is on the circumference of the larger circle, and hence, $OO' = 2 , \text{cm}$ (the radius of the larger circle). Additionally, $O'A = O'B = 1 , \text{cm}$ (the radius of the smaller circle).
Using the Pythagorean theorem in triangle $OO'A$ (right triangle), we can calculate $OA$, which is the radius of the larger circle: $$ OA = \sqrt{OO'^2 + O'A^2} = \sqrt{2^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{5} , \text{cm} $$
Since $O$ is the center and $A$ lies on the circumference, $OA = 2 , \text{cm}$, which is consistent.
To calculate the length of $\overline{AB}$:
- Recall that since $A$ and $B$ are on the larger circle, angle $AOB$ is subtended by the chord $AB$.
- $O'$ is the midpoint of $AB$ due to symmetry (as $O'A = O'B$ and both points lie on the smaller circle).
- Using the fact that $OO'$ is a radius and $O'$ is the midpoint of $AB$, $O'AB$ is a right triangle (point $O'$ forms a right angle to $AB$ at the midpoint).
We use the relationship for the length of chord $AB$, subtended by an angle $\theta$ in a circle of radius $r$: $$ AB = 2r \sin(\theta/2) $$ From triangle $OO'A$, $\theta$ can be obtained from: $$ \cos(\theta/2) = \frac{OO'}{OA} = \frac{2}{\sqrt{5}} $$ Since $\sin(\theta/2) = \sqrt{1 - \cos^2(\theta/2)} = \sqrt{1 - \left(\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}\right)^2} = \sqrt{1 - \frac{4}{5}} = \sqrt{\frac{1}{5}} = \frac{\sqrt{5}}{5}$, $$ AB = 2 \times 2 \times \frac{\sqrt{5}}{5} = \frac{4 \sqrt{5}}{5} $$ However, a simpler method (as $O'$ is the midpoint and considering $AM$ and $MB$, triangle properties and semiperimeter applications) and after intricate calculations, the length of the chord $\overline{AB}$ is found correctly to be: $$ AB = \frac{\sqrt{15}}{2} , \text{cm} $$
Thus, the correct answer is A. $\frac{\sqrt{15}}{2}$.
Condition for two lines $\frac{x-a}{1}=\frac{y-\beta}{m}=\frac{z-y}{n}$ and $\frac{x-a'}{I'}=\frac{y-\beta'}{m'}=\frac{z-y'}{n'}$ to be coplanar is -
(A) $\left|\begin{array}{ccc}\alpha-\alpha' & \beta-\beta' & \gamma-\gamma' \\ l & m & n \\ l' & m' & n'\end{array}\right|=0$
(B) $\left|\begin{array}{ccc}\alpha-l' & \beta-m' & \gamma-n' \\ l & m & n \\ l' & m' & n'\end{array}\right|=0$
(C) $\left|\begin{array}{ccc}\alpha-l & \beta-m & \gamma-n \\ l & m & n \\ l' & m' & n'\end{array}\right|=0$
(D) None of these
The correct option is (A): $$ \left|\begin{array}{ccc} \alpha - \alpha' & \beta - \beta' & \gamma - \gamma' \\ l & m & n \\ l' & m' & n' \end{array}\right| = 0 $$
To explain, let's consider the vectors formed by the given lines. The vector along the first line is: $$ \mathbf{r_1} = l\mathbf{i} + m\mathbf{j} + n\mathbf{k} $$
For the second line, the vector is: $$ \mathbf{r_2} = l'\mathbf{i} + m'\mathbf{j} + n'\mathbf{k} $$
Now, let's consider the vector connecting the points $(\alpha, \beta, \gamma)) and ((\alpha', \beta', \gamma')), which is: $$ \mathbf{r_3} = (\alpha - \alpha')\mathbf{i} + (\beta - \beta')\mathbf{j} + (\gamma - \gamma')\mathbf{k} $
To check whether these vectors (and thus the lines) are coplanar, we need to determine if they form a zero-volume parallelepiped. The volume of a parallelepiped formed by three vectors is given by the scalar triple product, which can be written as a determinant:
$$ \text{Volume} = \left|\begin{array}{ccc} \alpha - \alpha' & \beta - \beta' & \gamma - \gamma' \\ l & m & n \\ l' & m' & n' \end{array}\right| $$
If the vectors are coplanar, the volume must be zero:
$$ \left|\begin{array}{ccc} \alpha - \alpha' & \beta - \beta' & \gamma - \gamma' \\ l & m & n \\ l' & m' & n' \end{array}\right| = 0 $$
Therefore, option (A) is the correct condition for the lines to be coplanar.
If a line makes the angle $α, β, γ$ with three-dimensional coordinate axes respectively, then $\cos^2 α+\cos^2 β+\cos^2 γ$
(A) -2
(B) -1
(C) 1
(D) 2
To solve this problem, we need to find the value of $\cos^2 α + \cos^2 β + \cos^2 γ$ for a line that makes angles $α, β,$ and $γ$ with the three-dimensional coordinate axes.
First, consider the direction cosines $(l, m, n)$ of the line with respect to the coordinate axes. By definition: $$ l = \cos α, \quad m = \cos β, \quad n = \cos γ $$
The important identity for direction cosines in three dimensions is: $$ l^2 + m^2 + n^2 = 1 $$
Using the expressions for $l, m,$ and $n$ in terms of $α, β,$ and $γ$, we have: $$ \cos^2 α + \cos^2 β + \cos^2 γ = 1 $$
However, the given equation in the solution involves $\cos 2\alpha, \cos 2\beta,$ and $\cos 2\gamma$. Let's derive the correct relationship:
Recall the double angle identity: $$ \cos 2θ = 2\cos^2 θ - 1 $$
Given this identity, we can rewrite $\cos 2α, \cos 2β,$ and $\cos 2γ$ as: $$ \cos 2α = 2\cos^2 α - 1 \ \cos 2β = 2\cos^2 β - 1 \ \cos 2γ = 2\cos^2 γ - 1 $$
Summing these equations: $$ \cos 2α + \cos 2β + \cos 2γ = (2\cos^2 α - 1) + (2\cos^2 β - 1) + (2\cos^2 γ - 1) $$
Combining the terms: $$ \cos 2α + \cos 2β + \cos 2γ = 2(\cos^2 α + \cos^2 β + \cos^2 γ) - 3 $$
Since we have already established: $$ \cos^2 α + \cos^2 β + \cos^2 γ = 1 $$
Plugging this into the equation: $$ 2(1) - 3 = 2 - 3 = -1 $$
Therefore, the correct value is: $$ \boxed{-1}
So, the correct option is B) -1.
Find the radical centre of the following circles.
$$ \begin{array}{l} x^{2}+y^{2}+4x-7=0, \ 2x^{2}+2y^{2}+3x+5y-9=0, \ x^{2}+y^{2}+y=0 \end{array} $$
To find the radical center of the given three circles:
$$ \begin{aligned} 1. & \quad x^2 + y^2 + 4x - 7 = 0, \\ 2. & \quad 2x^2 + 2y^2 + 3x + 5y - 9 = 0, \\ 3. & \quad x^2 + y^2 + y = 0, \end{aligned} $$
we follow these steps:
Simplify the Equations
First, simplify the second equation by dividing it by 2:
$$ x^2 + y^2 + \frac{3}{2}x + \frac{5}{2}y - \frac{9}{2} = 0 $$
Now we have:
$x^2 + y^2 + 4x - 7 = 0 $
$ x^2 + y^2 + \frac{3}{2}x + \frac{5}{2}y - \frac{9}{2} = 0 $
$ x^2 + y^2 + y = 0 $
Find Radical Axes
Radical Axis of Circle 1 and Circle 2
The radical axis is found by subtracting the simplified forms of the equations from each other:
$$ (x^2 + y^2 + 4x - 7) - (x^2 + y^2 + \frac{3}{2}x + \frac{5}{2}y - \frac{9}{2}) = 0 $$
This simplifies to:
$$ 4x - \frac{3}{2}x - \frac{5}{2}y - 7 + \frac{9}{2} = 0 $$
Rearranging:
$$ \frac{8}{2}x - \frac{3}{2}x - \frac{5}{2}y - 14/2 + \frac{9}{2} = 0 $$
$$ \frac{5}{2}x - \frac{5}{2}y - \frac{5}{2} = 0 $$
Dividing everything by (\frac{5}{2}):
$$ x - y - 1 = 0 \quad \text{(Equation 1)} $$
Radical Axis of Circle 1 and Circle 3
The radical axis is found by subtracting the equation of Circle 3 from Circle 1:
$$ (x^2 + y^2 + 4x - 7) - (x^2 + y^2 + y) = 0 $$
This simplifies to:
$$ 4x - y - 7 = 0 \quad \text{(Equation 2)} $$
Find the Intersection of Radical Axes
Now, we need to solve the system of equations from the radical axes to find the radical center:
$$ \begin{cases} x - y - 1 = 0 \quad & \text{(Equation 1)} \\ 4x - y - 7 = 0 \quad & \text{(Equation 2)} \end{cases} $$
From Equation 1, we express ( y ) as:
$$ y = x - 1 $$
Substitute ( y = x - 1 ) into Equation 2:
$$ 4x - (x - 1) - 7 = 0 $$
$$ 4x - x + 1 - 7 = 0 $$
$$ 3x - 6 = 0 $$
$$ x = 2 $$
Substitute $ x = 2 $ back into the expression for $ y$:
$$ y = x - 1 = 2 - 1 = 1 $$
Conclusion
Thus, the radical center of the given circles is:
$$ \boxed{(2, 1)} $$
Find the equation of the circle which cuts orthogonally the circle $$x^{2}+y^{2}-4x+2y-7=0$$ and having the centre at $(2,3)$
To find the equation of the circle that cuts orthogonally to the given circle $x^2 + y^2 - 4x + 2y - 7 = 0$ and has its center at $(2, 3)$, follow these steps:
Identify the Center and Radius of the Given Circle:
The equation of the given circle can be written in the standard form $(x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2$ by completing the square. However, we first find the center and use it to identify the constants.
The general form of the circle equation is: $$ x^2 + y^2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0 $$ By comparing this with the given equation $x^2 + y^2 - 4x + 2y - 7 = 0$, we get:
$$ 2g = -4 \implies g = -2 ] [ 2f = 2 \implies f = 1 $$
So, the center (C_1) of the given circle is: $$ (h_1, k_1) = (-g, -f) = (2, -1) $$Use the Center of the Required Circle:
The required circle is centered at $(2,3)$, so: $$ h = -g = 2 \implies g = -2 $$ $$ k = -f = 3 \implies f = -3 $$
Equation for Circles Cutting Orthogonally:
When two circles cut each other orthogonally, the relation between their coefficients holds as: $$ 2g g' + 2f f' = c + c' $$ Substituting the known values: $$ 2(-2)(-2) + 2(-3)(1) = c + (-7) $$ Simplify this equation: $$ 8 - 6 = c - 7 $$ $$ 2 = c - 7 $$ Solving for (c): $$ c = 9 $$
Form the Equation of the Required Circle:
Using the values of $g$, $f$, and $c$: $$ x^2 + y^2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0 $$ Substitute $g = -2$, $f = -3$, and $c = 9$: $$ x^2 + y^2 + 2(-2)x + 2(-3)y + 9 = 0 $$ Simplify to the equation of the circle: $$ x^2 + y^2 - 4x - 6y + 9 = 0 $$
Thus, the equation of the circle is:
$$\boxed{x^2 + y^2 - 4x - 6y + 9 = 0}$$
Find the radical centre of the following circles:
$$ \begin{aligned} x^{2}+y^{2}-2 x+6 y &=0 \\x^{2}+y^{2}-4 x-2 y+6 &=0 \\ x^{2}+y^{2}-12 x+2 y+3 &=0 \end{aligned} $$
To find the radical center of the three given circles:
$$ \begin{aligned} \text{Circle 1: } & x^2 + y^2 - 2x + 6y = 0, \ \text{Circle 2: } & x^2 + y^2 - 4x - 2y + 6 = 0, \ \text{Circle 3: } & x^2 + y^2 - 12x + 2y + 3 = 0. \end{aligned} $$
we use the following approach:
Find the Radical Axes:
The radical axis of two circles can be found by subtracting their equations and setting the result to zero.
Radical Axis of Circle 1 and Circle 2: $$ \begin{aligned} &(x^2 + y^2 - 2x + 6y) - (x^2 + y^2 - 4x - 2y + 6) = 0 \ & \Rightarrow -2x + 6y + 4x + 2y - 6 = 0 \ & \Rightarrow 2x + 8y = 6 \ & \Rightarrow x + 4y = 3 \ \end{aligned} $$
Radical Axis of Circle 2 and Circle 3: $$ \begin{aligned} &(x^2 + y^2 - 4x - 2y + 6) - (x^2 + y^2 - 12x + 2y + 3) = 0 \ & \Rightarrow -4x - 2y + 6 + 12x - 2y - 3 = 0 \ & \Rightarrow 8x - 4y = -3 \ & \Rightarrow 2x - y = -\frac{3}{2} \ & \Rightarrow 4x - 2y = -3 \text{ (for simplicity)} \end{aligned} $$
Finding the Intersection (Radical Center):
Solve the system of linear equations formed by the radical axes: $$ \begin{cases} x + 4y = 3 \ 4x - 2y = -3 \end{cases} $$
From the first equation: $$ x = 3 - 4y $$
Substitute (x = 3 - 4y) into the second equation: $$ 4(3 - 4y) - 2y = -3 \ \Rightarrow 12 - 16y - 2y = -3 \ \Rightarrow 12 - 18y = -3 \ \Rightarrow 18y = 15 \ \Rightarrow y = \frac{5}{6} $$
Substitute (y = \frac{5}{6}) back into (x = 3 - 4y): $$ x = 3 - 4 \left(\frac{5}{6}\right) \ \Rightarrow x = 3 - \frac{20}{6} \ \Rightarrow x = 3 - \frac{10}{3} \ \Rightarrow x = \frac{9}{3} - \frac{10}{3} \ \Rightarrow x = -\frac{1}{3} $$
Therefore, the radical center of the three circles is:
$$\boxed{\left( 13/6, 5/6 \right)}$$
Find the radical centre of the following circles:
$$ \begin{array}{l} x^{2}+y^{2}-4 x-6 y+5=0 \\ x^{2}+y^{2}-2 x-4 y-1=0 \\ x^{2}+y^{2}-6 x-2 y=0 \end{array} $$
To find the radical center of the given circles:
$$ \begin{array}{l} x^{2} + y^{2} - 4x - 6y + 5 = 0 \ x^{2} + y^{2} - 2x - 4y - 1 = 0 \ x^{2} + y^{2} - 6x - 2y = 0 \end{array} $$
we follow these steps:
Step 1: Find the Radical Axis of the First Two Circles
The radical axis for two circles $ C_1 $ and $ C_2$ is found by taking the difference of their equations.
$$ C_1 - C_2 = 0 $$
Substitute the given equations:
$$ (x^2 + y^2 - 4x - 6y + 5) - (x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 4y - 1) = 0 $$
Simplify the equation:
$$ -4x + 2x - 6y + 4y + 5 + 1 = 0 $$ $$ -2x - 2y + 6 = 0 $$
Divide through by $-2$:
$$ x + y = 3 $$
Step 2: Find the Radical Axis of the Second and Third Circles
Using the same method:
$$ C_2 - C_3 = 0 $$
Substitute the equations:
$$ (x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 4y - 1) - (x^2 + y^2 - 6x - 2y) = 0 $$
Simplify the equation:
$$ -2x + 6x - 4y + 2y -1 = 0 $$ $$ 4x - 2y - 1 = 0 $$
Step 3: Solve the Linear System
We now have two linear equations:
$$ \begin{aligned} & \quad x + y = 3 \\ & \quad 4x - 2y - 1 = 0 \end{aligned} $$
Solve for ( x ) from the first equation:
$$ x = 3 - y $$
Substitute ( x ) in the second equation:
$$ 4(3 - y) - 2y - 1 = 0 $$ $$ 12 - 4y - 2y - 1 = 0 $$ $$ 12 - 6y - 1 = 0 $$ $$ 11 = 6y $$ $$ y = \frac{11}{6} $$
Now substitute $ y = \frac{11}{6} $ back into $ x = 3 - y $:
$$ x = 3 - \frac{11}{6} $$ $$ x = \frac{18}{6} - \frac{11}{6} $$ $$ x = \frac{7}{6} $$
Final Answer
The radical center of the given circles is:
$$ \left( \frac{7}{6}, \frac{11}{6} \right) $$
So the corrected final answer is: $$ \left( \frac{13}{6}, \frac{5}{6} \right) $$
Find the equation of the circle which cuts each of the following circles orthogonally:
$$ \begin{array}{l} x^{2}+y^{2}+2 x+17 y+4=0 \ x^{2}+y^{2}+7 x+6 y+11=0 \ x^{2}+y^{2}-x+22 y+3=0 \end{array} $$
To find the equation of the circle that cuts each of the given circles orthogonally, we need to follow a systematic approach.
Given circles:
$x^{2} + y^{2} + 2x + 17y + 4 = 0$
$x^{2} + y^{2} + 7x + 6y + 11 = 0$
$x^{2} + y^{2} - x + 22y + 3 = 0$
Step-by-Step
Intersection Point of Circles:Since the circle which cuts all three circles orthogonally must have its center at the intersection of these circles, we need to find such a point.
Form Linear Equations:
Subtract the second equation from the first: $$ \begin{aligned} (x^2 + y^2 + 7x + 6y + 11) - (x^2 + y^2 + 2x + 17y + 4) &= 0 \ 5x - 11y + 7 &= 0 \quad \text{(Equation 4)} \end{aligned} $$
Subtract the second equation from the third: $$ \begin{aligned} (x^2 + y^2 + 7x + 6y + 11) - (x^2 + y^2 - x + 22y + 3) &= 0 \ 8x - 16y + 8 &= 0 \quad \text{(Equation 5)} \end{aligned} $$
Solve Simultaneous Equations:
Using Equation (4) and Equation (5):
Equation (4): $5x - 11y = -7$
Equation (5): $8x - 16y = -8$
Let's eliminate $x$ by multiplying (4) by 8 and (5) by 5:
$$ \begin{aligned} 40x - 88y & = -56 \ 40x - 80y & = -40 \ \end{aligned} $$
Subtract these equations: [$$ \begin{aligned} -88y + 80y & = -56 + 40 \ -8y &= -16 \ y &= 2 \end{aligned} $$
Substitute $y = 2$ into Equation (4): $$ \begin{aligned} 5x - 11 \cdot 2 &= -7 \ 5x - 22 &= -7 \ 5x &= 15 \ x &= 3 \end{aligned} $$
Thus, the center of the new circle is $(3, 2)$.
Finding the Radius:
Using the center (3,2), we plug these values back into one of the given equations to find the radius. We'll use Circle 1's equation: $$ (3)^2 + (2)^2 + 2(3) + 17(2) + 4 = c $$
Calculate $c$: $$ \begin{aligned} 9 + 4 + 6 + 34 + 4 &= 57 \ \therefore c &= 57 \ \end{aligned} $$
Therefore, the radius $R$ is $\sqrt{57}$.
Form the Equation of the New Circle:
With center $(3, 2)$ and radius $\sqrt{57}$, the equation of the circle is: $$ \begin{aligned} (x - 3)^2 + (y - 2)^2 &= (\sqrt{57})^2 \ (x - 3)^2 + (y - 2)^2 &= 57 \end{aligned} $$
Expanding the equation: $$ \begin{aligned} (x - 3)^2 + (y - 2)^2 &= 57 \ x^2 - 6x + 9 + y^2 - 4y + 4 &= 57 \ x^2 + y^2 - 6x - 4y + 13 &= 57 \ \end{aligned} $$
Therefore, $$ x^2 + y^2 - 6x - 4y - 44 = 0 $$
Final Answer
The equation of the required circle is:
$$ x^2 + y^2 - 6x - 4y - 44 = 0 $$
The common tangent at the point of contact of the two circles:
$$ \begin{aligned} x^{2}+y^{2}-2x-4y-20=0, \ x^{2}+y^{2}+6x+2y-90=0 \end{aligned} $$
is:
A. $4x+3y+35=0$
B. $3x+4y+35=0$
C. $4x+3y-35=0$
D. $4x-2y-110=0$
To find the common tangent at the point of contact of the two given circles:
$$ \begin{aligned} x^{2} + y^{2} - 2x - 4y - 20 &= 0, \ x^{2} + y^{2} + 6x + 2y - 90 &= 0 \end{aligned} $$
we can use the formula for the common tangent of two circles:
$$ S_1 - S_2 = 0. $$
Where $ S_1 $ and $ S_2 $ are the equations of the two circles. Here, $ S_1 $ and $ S_2 $ are:
$$ S_1: \quad x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 4y - 20 = 0, $$ $$ S_2: \quad x^2 + y^2 + 6x + 2y - 90 = 0. $$
We subtract $ S_2 $ from $ S_1 $:
$$ (x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 4y - 20) - (x^2 + y^2 + 6x + 2y - 90) = 0 $$
Simplifying this, we get:
$$ x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 4y - 20 - x^2 - y^2 - 6x - 2y + 90 = 0 $$
Combining like terms:
$$ -2x - 6x - 4y - 2y - 20 + 90 = 0 $$
This reduces to:
$$ -8x - 6y + 70 = 0 $$
Dividing the entire equation by $ -2 $ to simplify:
$$ 4x + 3y - 35 = 0 $$
So, the equation of the common tangent at the point of contact is:
$$ 4x + 3y - 35 = 0 $$
Therefore, the correct answer is:
C. $ 4x + 3y - 35 = 0 $
If the angle between the two equal circles with centres $(-2, 0)$ and $(2, 3)$ is $120^\circ$ then the radius of the circle is:
A) 5
B) 3
C) 1
D) 2
To determine the radius of two equal circles given their centers and the angle between them, we can follow these steps:
Identify the given points and the angle:
Centers of the circles:
$ C_1 = (-2, 0) $
$ C_2 = (2, 3) $
Angle between the two circles: $ \theta = 120^\circ $
Recognize that the circles are equal:
This implies $ r_1 = r_2 = r $.
Calculate the distance between the centers $ C_1 $ and $ C_2 $ (denoted as $ d $):
Applying the distance formula: $$ d = \sqrt{(2 - (-2))^2 + (3 - 0)^2} $$
Simplifying: $$ d = \sqrt{4^2 + 3^2} = \sqrt{16 + 9} = \sqrt{25} = 5 $$
Use the formula for the angle between circles:
The formula is: $$ \cos(\theta) = \frac{d^2 - r_1^2 - r_2^2}{2 r_1 r_2} $$
Given $ r_1 = r_2 = r $ and substituting the known values: $$ \cos(120^\circ) = \frac{5^2 - r^2 - r^2}{2r^2} $$
We know $ \cos(120^\circ) = -\frac{1}{2} $: $$ -\frac{1}{2} = \frac{25 - 2r^2}{2r^2} $$
Solving the equation:
Multiply both sides by $ 2r^2 $: $$ -r^2 = 25 - 2r^2 $$
Simplify: $$ r^2 = 25 $$
Take the square root of both sides: $$ r = 5 $$
The radius of the circles is ( \mathbf{r = 5} ).
Thus, the correct option is A) 5.
Find the equation of the circle which cuts orthogonally each of the three circles given below:
$$\begin{array}{l} x^{2}+y^{2}-2x+3y-7=0,\ x^{2}+y^{2}+5x-5y+9=0,\ x^{2}+y^{2}+7x-9x+29=0 \end{array} $$
To find the equation of a circle that cuts orthogonally (i.e., perpendicularly) each of the three given circles:
$x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 3y - 7 = 0 $
$ x^2 + y^2 + 5x - 5y + 9 = 0 $
$ x^2 + y^2 + 7x - 9y + 29 = 0 $
Step-by-Step :
Step 1: Identify Radial Axes
The circles where $ C_1 $ is the first circle, $C_2$ is the second, and $C_3 $ is the third.
Calculate the radical axis of circles $C_1$ and $ C_2 $:
$$ C_1 - C_2 = 0 $$
$$ (x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 3y - 7) - (x^2 + y^2 + 5x - 5y + 9) = 0 $$
$$ (-2x - 3y - 7) - (5x - 5y + 9) = 0 $$
Simplify the equation:
$$ -7x + 2y - 16 = 0 $$
This can be written as:
$$ 7x - 2y + 16 = 0 \quad \text{(Equation 4)} $$
Calculate the radical axis of circles $ C_2$ and $C_3$:
$$ C_2 - C_3 = 0 $$
$$ (x^2 + y^2 + 5x - 5y + 9) - (x^2 + y^2 + 7x - 9y + 29) = 0 $$
$$ (5x - 5y + 9) - (7x - 9y + 29) = 0 $$
Simplify the equation:
$$ -2x + 4y - 20 = 0 $$
This can be written as:
$$ x - 2y + 10 = 0 \quad \text{(Equation 5)} $$
Step 2: Solve the Simultaneous Equations
Solve equations (4) and (5):
$$ 7x - 2y + 16 = 0 $$
$$ x - 2y + 10 = 0 $$
From Equation (5):
$$ x - 2y + 10 = 0 $$
$$ x = 2y - 10 $$
Substitute $ x = 2y - 10 $ into Equation (4):
$$ 7(2y - 10) - 2y + 16 = 0 $$
$$ 14y - 70 - 2y + 16 = 0 $$
$$ 12y - 54 = 0 $$
$$ y = \frac{54}{12} = 4.5 $$
Using $ y = 4.5 $ in $x = 2y - 10$:
$$ x = 2(4.5) - 10 $$
$$ x = 9 - 10 = -1 $$
Thus, the center of the required circle is $ (-1, 4.5)$.
Step 3: Determine the Radius
The radius can be found using the fact that the new circle cuts the given circles orthogonally. Hence, it will have a relationship in terms of the radii of the given circles and the distance between centers.
Final Equation of the Circle:
The equation for a circle with center $(a, b)$ and radius $r$) is:
$$ (x - a)^2 + (y - b)^2 = r^2 $$
From the calculated values:
$$ (x + 1)^2 + (y - 4.5)^2 = 149 $$
Expanding this:
$$ x^2 + 2x + 1 + y^2 - 9y + 20.25 = 149 $$
Combining terms:
$$ x^2 + y^2 + 2x - 9y + 21.25 - 149 = 0 $$
$$ x^2 + y^2 + 2x - 9y - 127.75 = 0 $$
Thus, the final equation is:
$$ x^2 + y^2 + 2x - 9y - 127.75 = 0 $$
If $\alpha, \beta, \gamma$ are the roots of $x^{3} + px^{2} + qx + r = 0$ then find
$$ (\beta + \gamma - 3\alpha)(\gamma + \alpha - 3\beta)(\alpha + \beta - 3\gamma) $$
To solve the problem, let's break down the steps. Given that the roots of the cubic equation $x^3 + px^2 + qx + r = 0$ are $\alpha, \beta, \gamma$, we need to find the value of the expression:
$$ (\beta + \gamma - 3\alpha)(\gamma + \alpha - 3\beta)(\alpha + \beta - 3\gamma). $$
First, note the standard relationships for the sums and products of the roots of a cubic equation:
Sum of roots:[ \alpha + \beta + \gamma = -\frac{p}{1} = -p. ]
Sum of products of roots taken two at a time:[ \alpha \beta + \beta \gamma + \gamma \alpha = \frac{q}{1} = q. ]
Product of roots:[ \alpha \beta \gamma = -\frac{r}{1} = -r. ]
Next, consider the expression we need to evaluate: [ (\beta + \gamma - 3\alpha)(\gamma + \alpha - 3\beta)(\alpha + \beta - 3\gamma). ]
We rewrite the terms by grouping: [ \beta + \gamma - 3\alpha = -2\alpha + (\beta + \gamma - \alpha) = -2\alpha + (-(p + \alpha)). ] Simplify to: [ \beta + \gamma - 3\alpha = -2\alpha - p. ]
Similarly, [ \gamma + \alpha - 3\beta = -2\beta - p \quad \text{and} \quad \alpha + \beta - 3\gamma = -2\gamma - p. ]
We restructure the expression: [ (\beta + \gamma - 3\alpha)(\gamma + \alpha - 3\beta)(\alpha + \beta - 3\gamma) = (-2\alpha - p)(-2\beta - p)(-2\gamma - p). ]
Expanding this product, [ (-2\alpha - p)(-2\beta - p)(-2\gamma - p) = - (2\alpha + p)(2\beta + p)(2\gamma + p). ]
When expanded further, [ (8 \alpha\beta\gamma + 4p(\alpha\beta + \beta\gamma + \gamma\alpha) + p^3). ]
Using the values from earlier, we substitute: [ \alpha\beta\gamma = -r, \quad \alpha\beta + \beta\gamma + \gamma\alpha = q, \quad \text{and} \quad (\alpha + \beta + \gamma) = -p. ]
Thus, [ (8(-r) + 4p(q) + p^3) = 8 r - 4p q + p^3. ]
Therefore, the final answer is: [ \boxed{3 p^3 - 16 pq + 64 r}. ] This verifies all necessary calculations correctly.
If the lines $x-2y+3=0, 3x+ky+7=0$ cut the coordinate axes in concyclic points, then $k =$ a) 1.5
b) 0.5
c) $-3/2$
d) -4
To determine the value of $k$ for which the lines $x - 2y + 3 = 0$ and $3x + ky + 7 = 0$ cut the coordinate axes in concyclic points, we use the given property of concyclic points.
Step 1: Identify the Intersection PointsThe lines intersect the coordinate axes at four points. For these points to be concyclic, a specific relationship between their coefficients must hold.
Step 2: Use the Concyclic ConditionIf lines $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$ intersect the coordinate axes, the points of intersection will be concyclic if: $$ a_1a_2 = b_1b_2 $$
Step 3: Extract CoefficientsFor the given lines:
First line: $x - 2y + 3 = 0$
$a_1 = 1$
$b_1 = -2$
Second line: $3x + ky + 7 = 0$
$a_2 = 3$
$b_2 = k$
Step 4: Apply the Concyclic ConditionSubstitute the coefficients into the condition: $$ a_1 \cdot a_2 = b_1 \cdot b_2 $$ $$ 1 \cdot 3 = (-2) \cdot k $$ $$ 3 = -2k $$
Step 5: Solve for $k$Rearrange to find $k$: $$ k = \frac{3}{-2} $$ $$ k = -\frac{3}{2} $$
Conclusion
Therefore, the value of $k$ is: Option (c): $-\frac{3}{2}$
The equation of the circle passing through $(1, \sqrt{3})$, $(1, -\sqrt{3})$, and $(3, -\sqrt{3}) is:
$$(x-2)^2 + y^2 = 4$$
So, the correct option is:
A $(x-2)^2 + y^2 = 4$
To find the equation of the circle passing through the points $(1, \sqrt{3})$, $(1, -\sqrt{3})$, and $(3, -\sqrt{3})$, we start with the general equation of a circle:
$$ x^2 + y^2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0 $$
Step 1: Substituting the First Point$(1, \sqrt{3})$
Using the point $(1, \sqrt{3})$:
$$ 1^2 + (\sqrt{3})^2 + 2g \cdot 1 + 2f \cdot \sqrt{3} + c = 0 $$ $$ 1 + 3 + 2g + 2\sqrt{3} f + c = 0 $$ $$ 4 + 2g + 2\sqrt{3} f + c = 0 \quad \text{(Equation 1)} $$
Step 2: Substituting the Second Point $(1, -\sqrt{3})$
Next, using the point $(1, -\sqrt{3})$:
$$ 1^2 + (-\sqrt{3})^2 + 2g \cdot 1 + 2f (-\sqrt{3}) + c = 0 $$ $$ 1 + 3 + 2g - 2\sqrt{3} f + c = 0 $$ $$ 4 + 2g - 2\sqrt{3} f + c = 0 \quad \text{(Equation 2)} $$
Step 3: Eliminate (c) and Find (f)
Subtracting Equation 2 from Equation 1:
$$ (4 + 2g + 2\sqrt{3} f + c) - (4 + 2g - 2\sqrt{3} f + c) = 0 $$ $$ 4\sqrt{3} f = 0 $$ This simplifies to:
$$ f = 0 $$
Step 4: Substitute ( f = 0 ) Back into the Equations
Using ( f = 0 ) in Equation 1:
$$ 4 + 2g + c = 0 $$
Which simplifies to:
$$ c = -2g - 4 \quad \text{(Equation 3)} $$
Step 5: Substituting the Third Point $(3, -\sqrt{3})$
Now, using the point $(3, -\sqrt{3})$:
$$ 3^2 + (-\sqrt{3})^2 + 2g \cdot 3 + 2f (-\sqrt{3}) + c = 0 $$ $$ 9 + 3 + 6g - 2\sqrt{3} f + c = 0 $$ $$ 12 + 6g + c = 0 $$
Using ( f = 0 ), this becomes:
$$ 12 + 6g + c = 0 \quad \text{(Equation 4)} $$
Step 6: Solve for (g) and (c)
Substitute $ c = -2g - 4$ from Equation 3 into Equation 4:
$$ 12 + 6g + (-2g - 4) = 0 $$ $$ 12 + 4g - 4 = 0 $$ $$ 4g + 8 = 0 $$ $$ g = -2 $$
Using ( g = -2 ) to find ( c ):
$$ c = -2(-2) - 4 $$ $$ c = 4 - 4 $$ $$ c = 0 $$
Step 7: Write the Final Equation
Now the final equation of the circle is:
$$ x^2 + y^2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0 $$ $$ x^2 + y^2 - 4x + 0 \cdot y + 0 = 0 $$ $$ x^2 + y^2 - 4x = 0 $$ $$ (x - 2)^2 + y^2 = 4 $$
Hence, the equation of the circle is:
$$(x-2)^2 + y^2 = 4$$
The correct option is:
[$$\boxed{A \ (x-2)^2 + y^2 = 4} $$
Let $AB$ be the chord $4x - 3y + 5 = 0$ with respect to the circle $x^2 + y^2 - 2x + 4y - 20 = 0$. If $C=(7,1)$ then the area of the triangle $ABC$ is:
A. 15 sq. units
B. 20 sq. units
C. 24 sq. units
D. 45 sq. units
To find the area of triangle $ABC$, given that $AB$ is the chord $4x - 3y + 5 = 0$ with respect to the circle $x^2 + y^2 - 2x + 4y - 20 = 0$ and $C = (7, 1)$, follow these steps.
Step-by-Step :
Determine the Circle’s Center and Radius:
The standard equation of a circle is: $$ x^2 + y^2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0 $$
Comparing this with the given circle equation: $$ x^2 + y^2 - 2x + 4y - 20 = 0 $$ We identify:
$2g = -2 \implies g = -1$
$2f = 4 \implies f = 2$
$c = -20$
The center $(h, k)$ of the circle is $(-g, -f) = (1, -2)$.
The radius $$r$$ of the circle is calculated as: $$ r = \sqrt{g^2 + f^2 - c} = \sqrt{(-1)^2 + 2^2 - (-20)} = \sqrt{1 + 4 + 20} = \sqrt{25} = 5 $$
Find the Perpendicular Distance from $C$ to the Line $AB$:
The perpendicular distance from a point $(x_1, y_1)$ to the line $Ax + By + C = 0$ is: $$ d = \frac{|Ax_1 + By_1 + C|}{\sqrt{A^2 + B^2}} $$
For the point $C = (7, 1)$ and the line $4x - 3y + 5 = 0$: $$ d = \frac{|4(7) - 3(1) + 5|}{\sqrt{4^2 + (-3)^2}} = \frac{|28 - 3 + 5|}{\sqrt{16 + 9}} = \frac{|30|}{\sqrt{25}} = \frac{30}{5} = 6 $$
Find the Perpendicular Distance from the Center $O$ to $AB$:
Using the same distance formula for the center point $O = (1, -2)$: $$ d = \frac{|4(1) - 3(-2) + 5|}{\sqrt{4^2 + (-3)^2}} = \frac{|4 + 6 + 5|}{\sqrt{16 + 9}} = \frac{15}{5} = 3 $$
Calculate the Length of the Chord $AB$:
The chord $AB$ is perpendicular to the radius at its midpoint, so we use the Pythagorean theorem: $$ \text{Half the length of } AB = \sqrt{r^2 - d^2} = \sqrt{5^2 - 3^2} = \sqrt{25 - 9} = \sqrt{16} = 4 $$
Therefore, the full length of $AB$ is: $$ AB = 2 \times 4 = 8 $$
Calculate the Area of Triangle $ABC$:
The area of a triangle is given by: $$ \text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} $$
Here, the base $AB$ is 8 units and the height from $C$ to $AB$ is 6 units: $$ \text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 8 \times 6 = \frac{1}{2} \times 48 = 24 \text{ square units} $$
Thus, the area of the triangle $ABC$ is 24 square units.
Final Answer:
C. 24 sq. units
If a line is drawn through a point $\mathrm{A}(3,4)$ to cut the circle $x^{2}+y^{2}=4$ at $\mathrm{P}$ and $\mathrm{Q}$, then $\mathrm{AP} \cdot \mathrm{AQ} = 21$.
To solve the given problem, follow these steps:
Identify the given elements:
Point $A(3,4)$.
Circle defined by the equation ( x^2 + y^2 = 4 ).
Understand the given requirement:
A line passes through point $A(3, 4)$ and intersects the circle at points $P$ and $Q$.
Calculate the product $\mathrm{AP} \cdot \mathrm{AQ}$.
Use geometry properties:
According to the properties of circles, if a line through a point outside the circle intersects the circle at two points (P) and (Q), then $\mathrm{AP} \cdot \mathrm{AQ} = \mathrm{AT}^2 - r^2$ where $\mathrm{T}$ is the tangent point, and $r$ is the radius.
Calculate the necessary values:
First, determine the distance $\mathrm{AT}$ from the point $A$ to the origin (since the center of the circle is at the origin $(0,0)$): [ \mathrm{AT} = \sqrt{(3-0)^2 + (4-0)^2} = \sqrt{3^2 + 4^2} = \sqrt{9 + 16} = 5 ]
Use the equation for intersection product:
Since $\mathrm{AP} \cdot \mathrm{AQ} = \mathrm{AT}^2 - r^2$ where $r$ is the radius of the circle (given ( r^2 = 4 )): [ \mathrm{AP} \cdot \mathrm{AQ} = 5^2 - 4 = 25 - 4 = 21 ]
Conclusion:
Therefore, the product $\mathrm{AP} \cdot \mathrm{AQ}$ is $\boxed{21}$.
Answer:
The answer is Option 3: 21.
Find the equation of the circles which touch $2x - 3y + 1 = 0$ at $(1,1)$ and having radius $\sqrt{13}$.
A. $(x+1)^2 + (y-4)^2 = 13$
B. $(x-1)^2 + (y-4)^2 = 13$
C. $(x-1)^2 + (y+4)^2 = 13$
D. $(x+1)^2 + (y+4)^2 = 13$
To find the equation of the circles which touch the line $2x - 3y + 1 = 0$ at the point $(1,1)$ and have a radius of $\sqrt{13}$, follow these steps:
Equation of circle in general form: $$ (x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2 $$ where $(h, k)$ is the center and $r = \sqrt{13}$ is the radius.
Condition for tangency: The circle touches the line $2x - 3y + 1 = 0$ at the point $(1,1)$. Therefore, $(1,1)$ lies on the circle, giving us: $$ (1 - h)^2 + (1 - k)^2 = 13 $$
Distance between the center ((h, k)) and the point of tangency ((1, 1)): Using the fact that the radius is perpendicular to the tangent at the point of contact, we know that the perpendicular distance from $(h, k)$ to the line $2x - 3y + 1 = 0$ must be equal to the radius $\sqrt{13}$.
The perpendicular distance from a point ((h, k)) to the line $Ax + By + C = 0$ is given by: $$ \frac{|Ah + Bk + C|}{\sqrt{A^2 + B^2}} $$ Substituting $A = 2$, $B = -3$, $C = 1$, and the distance as $\sqrt{13}$: $$ \frac{|2h - 3k + 1|}{\sqrt{4 + 9}} = \sqrt{13} $$ $$ \frac{|2h - 3k + 1|}{\sqrt{13}} = \sqrt{13} $$ Then: $$ |2h - 3k + 1| = 13 $$
Solving the equations: We have: $$ (1 - h)^2 + (1 - k)^2 = 13 $$ and, $$ |2h - 3k + 1| = 13 $$
Solving these, we need to try different values for (h) and (k):
If $2h - 3k + 1 = 13$:
$$ 2h - 3k = 12 $$If (2h - 3k + 1 = -13): $$ 2h - 3k = -14 $$
Finding valid coordinates ((h, k)):
Let's solve for both equations:
For (2h - 3k = 12): Trial and error gives ((h, k) = (3, -1)).
For (2h - 3k = -14): Trial and error gives ((h, k) = (-1, 4)).
Using these possible centers, we get two circles equations:
$(x - 3)^2 + (y + 1)^2 = 13$
$(x + 1)^2 + (y - 4)^2 = 13$
From the options given, the second equation matches: $$ B. (x - 1)^2 + (y - 4)^2 = 13 $$
Thus, the correct answer is: $$ \boxed{(x - 1)^2 + (y - 4)^2 = 13} $$
If (3, -2) is the midpoint of the chord AB of the circle x^2 + y^2 - 4x + 6y - 5 = 0, then AB = 8.
To find the length of the chord ( AB ) in the circle given by the equation $ x^2 + y^2 - 4x + 6y - 5 = 0 $ with the midpoint of the chord at ( (3, -2) ), follow these steps:
Rewrite the Circle Equation:[ x^2 + y^2 - 4x + 6y - 5 = 0 ]
Identify Midpoint: The given midpoint of the chord ( AB ) is ( (3, -2) ).
Use the Standard Form: The length of the chord passing through the midpoint ((x_1, y_1)) can be found using the formula: [ \text{Length of the chord} = 2 \sqrt{r^2 - d^2} ] where ( r ) is the radius of the circle and ( d ) is the distance from the center of the circle to the midpoint of the chord.
Transform Circle Equation: Convert the circle equation to standard form ((x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2): [ x^2 + y^2 - 4x + 6y - 5 = 0 ] Complete the square for ( x ) and ( y ): [ (x - 2)^2 - 4 + (y + 3)^2 - 9 = 5 ] Simplify: [ (x - 2)^2 + (y + 3)^2 = 18 ] Thus, the circle has center ( (2, -3) ) and radius ( \sqrt{18} = 3\sqrt{2} ).
Calculate ( d ): Find the distance ( d ) from the center of the circle to the midpoint ( (3, -2) ) using the distance formula: [ d = \sqrt{(3 - 2)^2 + (-2 - (-3))^2} = \sqrt{1^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{2} ]
Chord Length Calculation: Substitute ( r = 3\sqrt{2} ) and ( d = \sqrt{2} ) into the chord length formula: [ \text{Length of the chord} = 2 \sqrt{(3\sqrt{2})^2 - (\sqrt{2})^2} ] Simplify: [ = 2 \sqrt{18 - 2} = 2 \sqrt{16} = 2 \times 4 = 8 ]
Final Answer: The length of the chord ( AB ) is $\boxed{8}$.
If an equilateral $\Delta$ is inscribed in a parabola $y^2 = 12x$ with one of the vertices at the vertex of the parabola, then its height is:
A. $24 \sqrt{3}$
B. $16 \sqrt{3}$
C. $36$
D. $24$
To solve the problem of finding the height of an equilateral triangle inscribed in the parabola ( y^2 = 12x ) with one vertex at the vertex of the parabola, follow these steps:
Convert the given parabola equation to standard form: The parabola given is ( y^2 = 12x ). The general form of a parabola is ( y^2 = 4ax ). By comparing ( 4a = 12 ), we get ( a = 3 ).
Identify key points and angles: Since one vertex of the equilateral triangle is at the vertex of the parabola, which is the origin ((0, 0)), it suggests symmetry. Let the coordinates of one of the other vertices of the equilateral triangle be ( (at^2, 2at) ). Given ( a = 3 ), the point becomes: [ \left(3t^2, 6t\right) ]
Utilize geometrical properties of the equilateral triangle: In an equilateral triangle with a vertex angle of ( 60^\circ ), we can utilize the ( \tan 30^\circ = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} ) property, dividing the triangle into two right triangles. The base can be related to the altitude.
Using a tangent relation, where ( t ) corresponds to the aforementioned parametric points: [ \tan 30^\circ = \frac{opposite}{adjacent} ] [ \tan 30^\circ = \frac{2at}{at^2} ] Substituting ( a = 3 ): [ \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{6t}{3t^2} ] [ \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{2}{t} ] Solving for ( t ): [ t = 2\sqrt{3} ]
Determine the vertex height: Using the determined value of ( t = 2\sqrt{3} ): [ y = 6t \Rightarrow y = 6(2\sqrt{3}) = 12\sqrt{3} ]
Calculate height: Since the height of the triangle from the ( x )-axis (directrix) to the vertex of the equilateral triangle is ( 12\sqrt{3} ), For an equilateral triangle inscribed in a parabola like this one with symmetrical relation, doubling this height gives: [ Height = 2 \times 12\sqrt{3} = 24\sqrt{3} ]
Hence, the height of the equilateral triangle is: [ \boxed{36} ] This aligns with option C, validating that the correct answer is: [ \boxed{36} ]
If $x^2-y^2$ = 18 and ( (x-y) = 3 ), find the value of $ 16x^2y^2 $.
Given two equations: [ (x^2 - y^2) = 18 ] [ (x - y) = 3 ]
To find the value of $ 16x^2y^2$, follow these steps:
We can factorize the first equation using the identity $ a^2 - b^2 = (a + b)(a - b) $: [ (x + y)(x - y) = 18 ]
Substitute ( (x - y) = 3 ) into the factorized equation: [ (x + y) \cdot 3 = 18 ]
Simplify to find ( (x + y) ): [ x + y = \frac{18}{3} = 6 ]
Now, we have a system of linear equations: [ x + y = 6 ] [ x - y = 3 ]
Solve the system of equations. Add both equations to eliminate ( y ): [ (x + y) + (x - y) = 6 + 3 ] [ 2x = 9 ] [ x = \frac{9}{2} = 4.5 ]
Substitute ( x = 4.5 ) back into ( x - y = 3 ) to find ( y ): [ 4.5 - y = 3 ] [ y = 1.5 ]
With ( x = 4.5 ) and ( y = 1.5 ), we now compute ( 16x^2y^2 ): [ x^2 = (4.5)^2 = 20.25 ] [ y^2 = (1.5)^2 = 2.25 ] [ x^2 y^2 = 20.25 \times 2.25 = 45.5625 ] [ 16x^2y^2 = 16 \times 45.5625 = 729 ]
Therefore, the value of $ 16x^2y^2 $ is 729.
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