Two circles, both of radii 1 cm, intersect such that the circumference of each one passes through the center of the circle of the other. What is the area (in sq cm) of the intersecting region?
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CAT Questions on Geometry - Circles
1. CAT 2022 QA Slot 1 | Geometry - Circles CAT Question
All the vertices of a rectangle lie on a circle of radius R. If the perimeter of the rectangle is P, then the area of the rectangle is:
(a) P^2/8 - 2PR
(b) P^2/8- 2R^2
(c) P^2/8- R^2/2
(d) P^2/16-R^2
Explanation
Explanatory Answer
Let the dimensions of the rectangle inscribed in the circle be a and b.
We are being asked to express the Area of the rectangle in terms of Perimeter and Radius.
Area of the rectangle = a * b
Perimeter, P = 2(a + b)
a + b = P2�2
(a+b)2=P24(�+�)2=�24
a2+b2+2ab=P24�2+�2+2��=�24
Since the vertices of the rectangle subtend right angle on the circle,
a2+b2=(2R)2=4R2�2+�2=(2�)2=4�2
a2+b2+2ab=P24�2+�2+2��=�24
4R2+2ab=P244�2+2��=�24
ab=P28−2R2��=�28−2�2
Area of the rectangle = ab = p28−2R2
2. CAT 2022 QA Slot 3 | Geometry - Circles CAT Question
In a triangle ABC, AB = AC = 8 cm. A circle drawn with BC as diameter passes through A. Another circle drawn with the center at A passes through B and C. Then, the area of the overlapping region between the two circles is:
(a) 16(π - 1)
(b) 32(π - 1)
(c) 16π
(d) 32π
Explanation
Tore,
Certainly, let's rephrase it:
To determine the radius of the circle centered at A and the area of the overlapping region between the two circles, we first note that since AB = AC = 8 cm, triangle ABC is an isosceles triangle. The circle with BC as its diameter is the circumcircle of triangle ABC, and its center is denoted as O. The radius of this circumcircle, OA, also serves as the altitude from A to BC. Let the point of intersection of OA and BC be D. Consequently, triangle AOD is a right triangle, with AO as the hypotenuse. Therefore, AD measures 4 cm.
As triangle ABC is isosceles, AD serves as both the altitude and median, also bisecting angle BAC. Angle BAD is a right angle. Let's label the center of the circle with A as its center as P. Since AP is the radius of this circle, we must calculate AP.
Triangle ABP is a right triangle, and since AB = AC = 8 cm, it is an isosceles right triangle. Thus, angle BAP is also a right angle. Given that angle BAD is a right angle, and angle BAP is a right angle, angles BAD and BAP are congruent. This allows us to determine that triangles BAD and BAP are similar.
Utilizing the properties of similar triangles, we can establish the following proportion: BD / BA = BA / BP. As we have BD = AD = 4 cm and BA = 8 cm, we can insert these values into the proportion: 4 / 8 = 8 / BP. Simplifying the proportion, we get 1/2 = 8 / BP. Cross-multiplying, we find BP = 16 cm. Thus, the radius of the circle with center at A is 16 cm.
With the radii known, we can now find the area of the overlapping region between the two circles. The area of a circle is determined by the formula A = πr^2. The area of the circumcircle is A1 = π(8 cm)^2 = 64π cm^2, while the area of the circle with center at A is A2 = π(16 cm)^2 = 256π cm^2.
To calculate the area of the overlapping region, we subtract the area of the circle with center at A from the area of the circumcircle: Area of overlapping region = A1 - A2 = 64π cm^2 - 256π cm^2 = -192π cm^2. Therefore, the area of the overlapping region between the two circles is -192π cm^2.
3. CAT 2021 QA Slot 1 | Geometry - Circles CAT Question
A circle of diameter 8 inches is inscribed in a triangle ABC where ∠ABC = 90°. If BC = 10 inches, then the area of the triangle in square inches is.
Explanation
4. CAT 2020 QA Slot 2 | Geometry - Circles CAT Question
Let C1 and C2 be concentric circles such that the diameter of C1 is 2 cm longer than that of C2. If a chord of C1 has length 6 cm and is a tangent to C2, then the diameter, in cm, of C1 is:
Explanation
5. CAT 2020 QA Slot 2 | Geometry - Circles CAT Question
Let C be a circle of radius 5 meters having center at O. Let PQ be a chord of C that passes through points A and B where A is located 4 meters north of O and B is located 3 meters east of O. Then, the length of PQ, in meters, is nearest to:
(a) 8.8
(b) 6.6
(c) 7.8
(d) 7.2
Explanation
O is the center of the circle and radius of circle = 5
In triangle AOB, using pythagorean triplet AB = 5
OR = 3×453×45 = 2.4
Since OR if from the center it bisects the chord,
PR = RQ
Now in triangle POR,
52 = PR2 + (2.4)2
PR = √{19.24}
PQ = 2 √{19.24}
PQ ≅ 8.8
6. CAT 2020 QA Slot 3 | Geometry - Circles CAT Question
The vertices of a triangle are (0, 0), (4, 0), and (3, 9). The area of the circle passing through these three points is:
(a) 123π/7
(b) 205π/9
(c) 14π/3
(d) 12π/5
Explanation
7. CAT 2019 QA Slot 1 | Geometry - Circles CAT Question
In a circle of radius 11 cm, CD is a diameter and AB is a chord of length 20.5 cm. If AB and CD intersect at a point E inside the circle and CE has a length of cm, then the difference of the lengths of BE and AE, in cm, is:
(a) 0.5 cm
(b) 2.5 cm
(c) 3.5 cm
(d) 1.5 cm
Explanation
8. CAT 2019 QA Slot 1 | Geometry - Circles CAT Question
AB is a diameter of a circle of radius 5 cm. Let P and Q be two points on the circle so that the length of PB is 6 cm, and the length of AP is twice that of AQ. Then the length, in cm, of QB is nearest to:
(a) 7.8 cm
(b) 8.5 cm
(c) 9.3 cm
(d) 9.1 cm
Explanation
9. CAT 2019 QA Slot 2 | Geometry - Circles CAT Question
Two circles, each of radius 4 cm, touch externally. Each of these two circles is touched externally by a third circle. If these three circles have a common tangent, then the radius of the third circle, in cm, is:
(a) π/3
(b) 1
(c) 1/√2
(d) √2
Explanation
10. CAT 2018 QA Slot 1 | Geometry - Circles CAT Question
In a circle, two parallel chords on the same side of a diameter have lengths 4 cm and 6 cm. If the distance between these chords is 1 cm, then the radius of the circle, in cm, is:
(a) √12
(b) √13
(c) √11
(d) √14
Explanation
Method of solving this CAT Question from Geometry
Geometry - Finding the radius of the circle
Given that Chords lie on the same side of diameter with lengths 4 cms and 6 cms
Draw a perpendicular from the origin to both the chords and mark the points of intersection as P and Q respectively
Consider radius of circle as ‘r’ and distance OP as ‘x’
Draw lines from origin to the end of the chord and mark the points as D and B respectively
Thus, △OQB and △OPD form a right Triangle
Applying Pythagoras Theorem on both triangles,
(x+1)2 +22 = r2 ---(1)
x2 +32 = r2 ---(2)
We find that there is an increase and decrease by 1 in both equations
So, x2 = 22 , x=2
r2= 22+32 = 4+9 = 13
r = √13 cms
The question is "In a circle, two parallel chords on the same side of a diameter have lengths 4 cm and 6 cm. If the distance between these chords is 1 cm, then the radius of the circle, in cm, is"
Hence, the answer is √13 cms
11. CAT 2018 QA Slot 1 | Geometry - Circles CAT Question
In a circle with center O and radius 1 cm, an arc AB makes an angle 60 degrees at O. Let R be the region bounded by the radii OA, OB, and the arc AB. C and D are two points on OA and OB, respectively, such that OC = OD and the area of triangle OCD is half that of R. Then the length of OC, in cm, is:
(a) (π/6)1/2
(b) (π/3√3)1/2
(c) (π/4√3)1/2
(d) (π/4)1/2
Explanation
Method of solving this CAT Question from Geometry
Given ∠AOB = 60°
Area of Sector AOB = 6036060360 × π × 12 = π6π6 ---(1)
Given OC = OD => ∠OCD = ∠ODC = 60°
△OCD is an Equilateral Triangle with side = a
Area(△OCD) = √34√34 × a × a ---(2)
Its given that Area(OCD) = 1212 × Area(OAB)
a2√34√34 = π6×2π6×2
a = (π3√3π3√3)1212
The question is "In a circle with centre O and radius 1 cm, an arc AB makes an angle 60 degrees at O. Let R be the region bounded by the radii OA, OB and the arc AB. If C and D are two points on OA and OB, respectively, such that OC = OD and the area of triangle OCD is half that of R, then the length of OC, in cm, is"
Hence, the answer is π3√3π3√31212 cm
Choice D is the correct answer.
12. CAT 2018 QA Slot 2 | Geometry - Circles CAT Question
A chord of length 5 cm subtends an angle of 60° at the center of a circle. The length, in cm, of a chord that subtends an angle of 120° at the center of the same circle is:
(a) 5√3 cm
(b) 6√2 cm
(c) 2π cm
(d) 8 cm
Explanation
Method of solving this CAT Question from Geometry
Given that a chord of length 5 cm subtends an angle of 60° at the centre of a circle.
We have to find the length of a chord that subtends an angle of 120° at the centre of the same circle
sin 60° = BCOB����
⟹ √32√32 = BC5��5
⟹ BC = 5√325√32 and AC = 5√325√32
So AB = 5√325√32 + 5√325√32 = 5√3
The length of a chord that subtends an angle of 120° at the centre of the same circle is 5√3
The question is "A chord of length 5 cm subtends an angle of 60° at the centre of a circle. The length, in cm, of a chord that subtends an angle of 120° at the centre of the same circle is"
Hence, the answer is 5√3
Choice B is the correct answer.
13. CAT 2018 QA Slot 2 | Geometry - Circles CAT Question
In a triangle ABC, a circle with diameter BC is drawn, intersecting AB and AC at points P and Q, respectively. If the lengths of AB, AC, and CP are 30 cm, 25 cm, and 20 cm respectively, then the length of BQ, in cm, is:
Explanation
14. CAT 2017 QA Slot 1 | Geometry - Circles CAT Question
Let ABC be a right-angled isosceles triangle with hypotenuse BC. Let BQC be a semicircle, away from A, with diameter BC. Let BPC be an arc of a circle centered at A and lying between BC and BQC. If AB has a length of 6 cm, then the area, in sq. cm, of the region enclosed by BPC and BQC is:
(a) 9π - 18
(b) 18
(c) 9π
(d) 9
Explanation
Method of solving this CAT Question from Geometry
Given that ABC be a right-angled isosceles triangle with hypotenuse BC. Let BQC be a semi-circle, away from A, with diameter BC and let BPC be an arc of a circle centred at A and lying between BC and BQC.
If AB has length 6 cm then the area, in sq. cm, of the region enclosed by BPC and BQC has to be found.
i.e. the shaded region is,
Area of semicircle BQC = π (3√(2))2
= 18π218π2
= 9π
Area of BPC = π4π4 × 62 - Area of triangle
= 9π - 9π - 18
= 18
The question is "Let ABC be a right-angled isosceles triangle with hypotenuse BC. Let BQC be a semi-circle, away from A, with diameter BC. Let BPC be an arc of a circle centered at A and lying between BC and BQC. If AB has length 6 cm then the area, in sq. cm, of the region enclosed by BPC and BQC is :"
Hence, the answer is 18
Choice B is the correct answer.
15. CAT 2008 QA | Geometry - Circles CAT Question
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