Math Problem Statement
Solution
Let's analyze the two problems:
Problem 1
We are given two circles and with the following data:
- , ,
- .
We need to determine the natural values of such that the circles are:
-
Concentric: Circles have the same center , so .
Thus, . -
Tangent internally: The distance between the centers is equal to the difference of their radii :
. -
Secant: The circles overlap but are not tangent. This occurs when the distance between centers satisfies:
, i.e., .
Solving: .
Thus, . -
Tangent externally: The distance between the centers equals the sum of their radii :
.
Problem 2
We are given a circle with and .
We need to calculate the measures of the following arcs:
- ,
- ,
- ,
- .
The solution involves using the fact that:
- A full circle measures ,
- The central angle determines the measure of the corresponding arc.
Using the given :
- ,
- The remaining portion of the circle .
For the perpendicular relationship :
- The diameter divides the circle into two semicircles, each measuring .
From this, we calculate:
- ,
- ,
- ,
- .
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Further Exploration
- What are the steps to verify tangent conditions for circles algebraically?
- How can the perpendicular diameter divide the arcs geometrically?
- Can we generalize this method for overlapping circles with unequal radii?
- Why is important in tangency calculations?
- How does central angle calculation extend to sectors of a circle?
Tip: Remember to always analyze geometric relationships (e.g., tangency, distance, diameter) through both algebra and visualization!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Circle Geometry
Tangency Conditions
Central Angles and Arcs
Formulas
Distance formula between two points
Condition for tangency: |r1 - r2| ≤ distance ≤ r1 + r2
Central angle corresponds to arc measure
Theorems
Properties of tangent circles
Relationship between central angles and arcs in a circle
Suitable Grade Level
Grade 6