Math Problem Statement

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Given a circle with radius r = 6 cm, points A and B lie on the circumference such that chord AB subtends an angle of 60° at the center of the circle. A point C is located inside the circle such that triangle ABC is equilateral. Find the distance from point C to the center of the circle.

Solution

1- YES

2- The final answer to the problem is: 3 cm.

3- Hint:
We are given that triangle ABC\triangle ABC is equilateral, and the chord ABAB subtends an angle of 60° at the center of the circle. Given the radius of the circle as 6 cm, we know the circumcenter is the center of the circle, and the distance from point CC to the center can be derived using geometric relationships in the equilateral triangle. Specifically, the altitude of the equilateral triangle is key. The formula for the altitude of an equilateral triangle ABC\triangle ABC is 32×side length\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \times \text{side length}, which helps to determine the distance from CC to the center of the circle.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Equilateral Triangles
Circle Theorems

Formulas

Altitude of an equilateral triangle: (sqrt(3)/2) × side length

Theorems

Properties of Equilateral Triangles
Central Angle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12