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simply switch their X and Y
P and Q are always perpendicular and same distance from O
OP is perpendicular to OQ means you rotate OQ 90 degrees, you will
get OP, in terms of X,Y value, that is just to switch them and flip the sign
to have (-Y,X)
There are more than one way to solve this. I like this way
The line PO has slope =-1/√3 The line QO has slope = t/s PO and QO is perpendicular so [-1/√3]*t/s = -1 ==> t/s =√3 or √3/1 so s = 1
I know I write like this [the colored] will raise the disscussion. In general slope of PO = a/b slope of QO = t/s PO and QO is perpendicular so [a/b]*[t/s]=-1, so t/s = -b/a In this case, b = √3, a = -1 , so t/s = [-√3]/[-1] = √3/1, so s =1
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There are more than one way to solve this. I like this way
The line PO has slope =-1/√3 The line QO has slope = t/s PO and QO is perpendicular so [-1/√3]*t/s = -1 ==> t/s =√3 or √3/1 so s = 1
I know I write like this [the colored] will raise the disscussion. In general slope of PO = a/b slope of QO = t/s PO and QO is perpendicular so [a/b]*[t/s]=-1, so t/s = -b/a In this case, b = √3, a = -1 , so t/s = [-√3]/[-1] = √3/1, so s =1
From the picture t^2 +s^2 = 4(radius = 2) By substituting t =√3s we get s=1
Lets see how: First draw a perpendicular from the x-axis to the point P. Lets call the point on the x-axis N. Now we have a right angle triangle \(\triangle NOP\). We are given the co-ordinates of P as \((-\sqrt{3}, 1)\). i.e. \(ON=\sqrt{3}\) and \(PN=1\). Also we know angle \(PNO=90\textdegree\). If you notice this is a \(30\textdegree-60\textdegree-90\textdegree\)triangle with sides \(1-sqrt3-2\) and angle \(NOP=30\textdegree\).
Similarly draw another perpendicular from the x-axis to point Q. Lets call the point on the x-axis R. Now we have a right angle triangle \(\triangle QOR\). We know angle \(QRO=90\textdegree\).
If you notice \(\triangle QOR\) is also a \(30\textdegree-60\textdegree-90\textdegree\)triangle with sides \(1-sqrt3-2\) and angle \(OQR=30\textdegree\)
There's a simple reason and misconception as to why people find this question confusing: --> the 90 degree angle between P and Q seems like it is cut perfectly right down the centre >> to make two 45 degree angles. --> that's why your brain instinctively thinks the answer is r = sq(3), since the distance seems the same from the left and to the right of the origin!
However, that's the trick to this question and that's why it is CRUCIAL that you train yourself to be highly critical and weary of accepting the simple answer!
Upon closer inspection of the question:
P(-sq(3),1) Which means the triangle beneath point P has: height = 1 base = sq(3) meaning >> radius = 2 (30-60-90 triangle)
This follows the ideal case of the 30-60-90 triangle, which means that opposite to the height of 1, there is an angle of 30 degrees from the x-axis to point P. This means that from the y-axis to point P, there is an angle of 60 degrees (to make a 90 degrees total from x-axis to y-axis). Therefore on the right side, since the figure shows there is a 90 degree angle between point P and Q, 60 degrees have been taken up from the left of the y-axis, which leaves 30 degrees on the right of the y-axis. Furthermore, this leaves 60 degrees from Point Q to the positive x-axis. Therefore, making the exact same 30-60-90 triangle once again, since the radius is the same (the two points lie on the semi-circle). The 60 degree angle is now where the 30 degree angle was on the other triangle, which makes the height now sq(3) and base now 1 >> therefore, base r = 1!
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Since OP and OQ are the radii of the circle, and we know P has co-ordinates (-\sqrt{3}, 1), from the distance formula we have OP = OQ = 2. Therefore, s^2+t^2=4. -> (1) Also from the right triangle, we know the length of PQ=2\sqrt{2}. Again, using the distance formula, (s+\sqrt{3})^2 + (t-1)^2 = PQ^2 = 8. ->(2)
From (1) and (2) you can solve for s. Hope this helps.
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DenisSh wrote:
Sorry, didn't get that part:
badgerboy wrote:
Again, using the distance formula, (s+\sqrt{3})^2 + (t-1)^2 = PQ^2 = 8. ->(2)
The method used to find the length of OP or OQ from origin i.e. the distance formula has been used here as well to find the length of PQ with P as (-[square_root]3,1) and Q as (s,t) which gives us {s - (-[square_root]3)}^2 + {t-1}^2 = PQ^2 = 8 ->equation 2
from Right angle Triangle POQ we had got the length of PQ^2 as 8
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Correct me if I'm wrong, (and forgive my english) the coordinates of a point p(x,y) that lays on a circle can be expressed as p(sen,cos). we know that sen π/6 = cos π/3, and that sen π/3 = cos π/6
in this case I just have to invert x with y and y with x -> indeed we have p(y,x)
As we know x and y have to be positive we have to change the sign for x, the new coordinates are p (y,-x).
in this way to solve the problem doesn't take more than 20 secs. hope I was enough clear.
Because the explanation by IndianGuardian seems incorrect:
Lets see how: First draw a perpendicular from the x-axis to the point P. Lets call the point on the x-axis N. Now we have a right angle triangle \triangle NOP. We are given the co-ordinates of P as (-\sqrt{3}, 1). i.e. ON=\sqrt{3} and PN=1. Also we know angle PNO=90\textdegree. If you notice this is a 30\textdegree-60\textdegree-90\textdegreetriangle with sides 1-sqrt3-2 and angle NOP=30\textdegree.
The coordinates of point P is (-\sqrt{3}, 1) ie ON = 1 and PN = root3 - not the other way round as explained in his posting quoted in blue above.
I get PO = QO = 2 (RADIUS) POQ is a rt angled Triangle. Hence, isn't PN = 2 sqrt2 ? So wouldn't s = 2 sqrt2 - sqrt3
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I need someone like Bunuel or walker to look at my statement and tell if this is true.
Since OP and OQ are perpendicular to each other and since OP=OQ=2(radius) , the coordinates of Q are same as P but in REVERSE order, keep the sign +/- based on Quandrant it lies. in this case Q(1,\sqrt{3)}.
I need someone like Bunuel or walker to look at my statement and tell if this is true.
Since OP and OQ are perpendicular to each other and since OP=OQ=2(radius) , the coordinates of Q are same as P but in REVERSE order, keep the sign +/- based on Quandrant it lies. in this case Q(1,\sqrt{3)}.
In the figure above, points P and Q lie on the circle with center O. What is the value of s?
Yes you are right.
Point Q in I quadrant \((1, \sqrt{3})\); Point P in II quadrant \((-\sqrt{3}, 1)\); Point T in III quadrant \((-1, -\sqrt{3})\) (OT perpendicular to OP); Point R in IV quadrant \((\sqrt{3},-1)\) (OR perpendicular to OQ).
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I understood bunuel's solution ok but i have a problem with the other one.
I got every step of maths but how did you get (t-1) too. However How did you decide that "t" is bigger than 1. Because it can be less then one then it should became (1-t). Can anyone explain it plz just that part??
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