Math Problem Statement

Se consideră cercurile C1(O1, r1) și C2(O2, r2), cu r1 = 3 cm, r2 = 2 cm și O1O2 = (x - 2) cm. Determinați valorile numărului natural x pentru care cercurile sunt: a) concentrice; b) secante; c) tangente interior; d) tangente exterior. În figura alăturată, se știe că ∠BOC = 30° și DO ⊥ CO. Aflați măsurile arcelor: a) ADC; b) DCB; c) DAB; d) ABC.

Solution

Let's analyze the two problems:


Problem 1

We are given two circles C1(O1,r1)C_1(O_1, r_1) and C2(O2,r2)C_2(O_2, r_2) with the following data:

  • r1=3cmr_1 = 3 \, \text{cm}, r2=2cmr_2 = 2 \, \text{cm},
  • O1O2=x2cmO_1O_2 = x - 2 \, \text{cm}.

We need to determine the natural values of xx such that the circles are:

  1. Concentric: Circles have the same center O1=O2O_1 = O_2, so O1O2=0O_1O_2 = 0.
    Thus, x2=0    x=2x - 2 = 0 \implies x = 2.

  2. Tangent internally: The distance between the centers O1O2O_1O_2 is equal to the difference of their radii r1r2=1|r_1 - r_2| = 1:
    x2=1    x=3x - 2 = 1 \implies x = 3.

  3. Secant: The circles overlap but are not tangent. This occurs when the distance between centers satisfies:
    r1r2<O1O2<r1+r2|r_1 - r_2| < O_1O_2 < r_1 + r_2, i.e., 1<x2<51 < x - 2 < 5.
    Solving: 3<x<73 < x < 7.
    Thus, x{4,5,6}x \in \{4, 5, 6\}.

  4. Tangent externally: The distance between the centers equals the sum of their radii r1+r2=5r_1 + r_2 = 5:
    x2=5    x=7x - 2 = 5 \implies x = 7.


Problem 2

We are given a circle with BOC=30\angle BOC = 30^\circ and DOCODO \perp CO.
We need to calculate the measures of the following arcs:

  1. ADC\overset{\frown}{ADC},
  2. DAB\overset{\frown}{DAB},
  3. DCB\overset{\frown}{DCB},
  4. ABC\overset{\frown}{ABC}.

The solution involves using the fact that:

  • A full circle measures 360360^\circ,
  • The central angle determines the measure of the corresponding arc.

Using the given BOC=30\angle BOC = 30^\circ:

  • BC=30\overset{\frown}{BC} = 30^\circ,
  • The remaining portion of the circle ADC=36030=330\overset{\frown}{ADC} = 360^\circ - 30^\circ = 330^\circ.

For the perpendicular relationship DOCODO \perp CO:

  • The diameter divides the circle into two semicircles, each measuring 180180^\circ.

From this, we calculate:

  1. ADC=330\overset{\frown}{ADC} = 330^\circ,
  2. DAB=180+30=210\overset{\frown}{DAB} = 180^\circ + 30^\circ = 210^\circ,
  3. DCB=18030=150\overset{\frown}{DCB} = 180^\circ - 30^\circ = 150^\circ,
  4. ABC=180\overset{\frown}{ABC} = 180^\circ.

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Further Exploration

  1. What are the steps to verify tangent conditions for circles algebraically?
  2. How can the perpendicular diameter divide the arcs geometrically?
  3. Can we generalize this method for overlapping circles with unequal radii?
  4. Why is O1O2=r1r2O_1O_2 = |r_1 - r_2| important in tangency calculations?
  5. 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