Math Problem Statement

In the xy-plane, a circle has center C with coordinates (h, k). Points A and B lie on the circle. Point A has coordinates (h + 1, k + √102), and ZACB is a right angle. What is the length of AB? A) √206 B) 2√102 C) 103√2 D) 103√3

Solution

Given the problem setup:

  • A circle has center C(h,k)C(h, k).
  • Point AA is on the circle at (h+1,k+102)(h + 1, k + \sqrt{102}).
  • There is a right angle at ZACBZACB, meaning ZACB=90\angle ZACB = 90^\circ.

Step 1: Coordinates of Point A and C

From the given, the center of the circle is at C(h,k)C(h, k) and point AA is at (h+1,k+102)(h+1, k+\sqrt{102}). This implies that AA is shifted by 1 unit horizontally and by 102\sqrt{102} units vertically from CC.

Step 2: Understanding ZACBZACB as a Right Angle

The condition ZACB=90\angle ZACB = 90^\circ suggests that the points Z,A,C,BZ, A, C, B form a cyclic quadrilateral, and the right angle occurs between certain segments involving these points.

However, we are primarily tasked with finding the distance ABAB, and this condition implies symmetry in the points on the circle.

Step 3: Symmetry of the Problem

Since point AA is symmetrically placed with respect to the circle and we are dealing with a right angle, it's reasonable to consider that point BB might be symmetrically placed with respect to CC as well.

Step 4: Distance Between Points on a Circle

The key here is to determine the length of the chord ABAB. Given the symmetry and that the right angle divides the circle into predictable segments, the correct distance would be a simple factor of the radius of the circle.

Answer:

The length of ABAB is 2102\boxed{2\sqrt{102}}. Therefore, the correct answer is:

B) 21022\sqrt{102}.


Would you like to go through more detailed steps or clarify any part of the problem? Here are some additional related questions for practice:

  1. How do you derive the equation of a circle given points on it?
  2. Can you find the radius of the circle given the center and a point on the circumference?
  3. What is the geometric significance of cyclic quadrilaterals?
  4. How does symmetry help in solving circle-related problems?
  5. How do you calculate the distance between two points on a coordinate plane?

Tip: Remember that right angles inscribed in circles often suggest cyclic quadrilaterals, which can simplify calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Circles
Right Angles
Chord Length

Formulas

Distance formula: √[(x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2]
Pythagorean Theorem

Theorems

Cyclic Quadrilateral Theorem
Inscribed Angle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12