Equation of a Circle Worksheet
Instructions
Question 1
Set the sliders as follows: a = 0 b = 0 r = 1 Can you write down the distance from the centre of the circle to the circumference and hence write down an equation for the circle?
Question 2
The point (x, y) is a point that can move anywhere on the circumference of the circle. Set the sliders as follows: a = 3 b = 0 r = 2 Can you write down the distance from the centre of the circle to the circumference and hence write down an equation for the circle?
Question 3
Can you manipulate the sliders so that you draw a circle that: Has a centre (-3, 1) Has the y axis as a tangent What is the equation of your circle?
Question 4
If the circle had a centre (-1, 1) and passed through the points (0, 3), (1, 0) and (-3, 0), what would the equation of the circle be?
Question 5
If a circle has equation (a, b) and radius r, what is the equation of the circle?