Circle A has a radius of 2 2 and a center of (1 ,7 )(1,7). Circle B has a radius of 6 6 and a center of (8 ,1 )(8,1). If circle B is translated by <-4 ,3 ><4,3>, does it overlap circle A? If not, what is the minimum distance between points on both circles?

1 Answer
Feb 9, 2018

Circles Overlap

Explanation:

Given :
O_A ((1), (7)), R_A =m 2, O_B ((8),(1)), R_B = 6

Circle B translated by ((-4),(3))

Sum of Radii R_A + R_B = 2 + 6 = color(purple)(8

New coordinates of O_B -> ((8-4),(1+3)) => ((4),(4))

vec(O_AO_B) = sqrt((4-1)^2 + (4-7)^2) = sqrt18 ~~ color(green)(4.24

Since sum of radii greater than the distance between the two circle

centers, Circles Overlap

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