Math Problem Statement

A circle with center O O and radius r r intersects another circle with center P P and radius s s at two points A A and B B. The line segment O P OP intersects the circle with center O O at point C C. If the length of O P OP is 6 6, the length of O C OC is 2 2, and the angle ∠ A O P ∠AOP is 6 0 ∘ 60 ∘ , find the value of log ⁡ e ( r s ) log e ​ ( s r ​ ).

Solution

To solve this problem, we can analyze the given geometry and use trigonometric relationships.

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Given Information:

    • OP=6OP = 6
    • OC=2OC = 2
    • AOP=60\angle AOP = 60^\circ
  2. Relation Between OCOC and OPOP: Since OC=2OC = 2, CC is a point on the circle with center OO and radius rr. Therefore, OC=r=2OC = r = 2.

  3. Using the Cosine Rule in Triangle OCPOCP: In OCP\triangle OCP, we know:

    • OP=6OP = 6
    • OC=r=2OC = r = 2
    • OCP=60\angle OCP = 60^\circ

    To find s=CPs = CP, we use the Cosine Rule: CP2=OP2+OC22OPOCcos(60)CP^2 = OP^2 + OC^2 - 2 \cdot OP \cdot OC \cdot \cos(60^\circ) Substituting the values: s2=62+22262cos(60)s^2 = 6^2 + 2^2 - 2 \cdot 6 \cdot 2 \cdot \cos(60^\circ) =36+426212= 36 + 4 - 2 \cdot 6 \cdot 2 \cdot \frac{1}{2} =4012=28= 40 - 12 = 28 s=28=27s = \sqrt{28} = 2\sqrt{7}

  4. Calculate ln(sr)\ln\left(\frac{s}{r}\right): We need to find ln(sr)\ln\left(\frac{s}{r}\right).

    Since r=2r = 2 and s=27s = 2\sqrt{7}, we have: sr=272=7\frac{s}{r} = \frac{2\sqrt{7}}{2} = \sqrt{7} Thus, ln(sr)=ln(7)\ln\left(\frac{s}{r}\right) = \ln\left(\sqrt{7}\right) Using the property ln(a)=12ln(a)\ln(\sqrt{a}) = \frac{1}{2} \ln(a), we get: ln(7)=12ln(7)\ln\left(\sqrt{7}\right) = \frac{1}{2} \ln(7)

Final Answer:

ln(sr)=12ln(7)\ln\left(\frac{s}{r}\right) = \frac{1}{2} \ln(7)

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Follow-up Questions:

  1. How does the cosine rule apply in non-right triangles?
  2. What other trigonometric methods can help solve geometric problems involving circles?
  3. Can the solution be extended if the angle AOP\angle AOP were different?
  4. What if the radius ss were given? How would that simplify the problem?
  5. How is logarithmic simplification applied in different mathematical contexts?

Tip: Always check if given angles allow using symmetry or special triangle properties to simplify complex problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Circle Properties
Trigonometry
Logarithms

Formulas

Cosine rule: c^2 = a^2 + b^2 - 2ab * cos(θ)
Logarithmic property: ln(√a) = (1/2) * ln(a)

Theorems

Cosine Rule
Logarithmic Properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12