Circles

Circles Quiz

Spec 3.2 · Edexcel A-Level Maths: Quiz

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  1. 1. What are the centre and radius of (x+1)2+(y−4)2=9(x+1)^2+(y-4)^2=9?

    • A. Centre (−1,4)(-1,4), radius 33
    • B. Centre (1,−4)(1,-4), radius 33
    • C. Centre (−1,4)(-1,4), radius 99
    • D. Centre (1,−4)(1,-4), radius 99
  2. 2. Find the radius of the circle x2+y2−10x+2y+1=0x^2+y^2-10x+2y+1=0.

    • A. 55
    • B. 26\sqrt{26}
    • C. 2525
    • D. 27\sqrt{27}
  3. 3. The points (1,3)(1,3) and (7,11)(7,11) are the endpoints of a diameter. What is the centre?

    • A. (3,4)(3,4)
    • B. (6,8)(6,8)
    • C. (4,7)(4,7)
    • D. (3,7)(3,7)
  4. 4. The tangent to a circle at TT has gradient −25-\frac25. What is the gradient of the radius to TT?

    • A. 25\frac25
    • B. −52-\frac52
    • C. −25-\frac25
    • D. 52\frac52
  5. 5. A circle has centre (0,0)(0,0) and radius 55. What is the equation of the tangent at (3,4)(3,4)?

    • A. 3x+4y=253x+4y=25
    • B. 4x+3y=254x+3y=25
    • C. 3x−4y=253x-4y=25
    • D. 3x+4y=53x+4y=5

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