1953 AHSME Problems/Problem 14
Problem 14
Given the larger of two circles with center and radius
and the smaller with center
and radius
. Draw
. Which of the following statements is false?
Solution
We will test each option to see if it can be true or not. Links to diagrams are provided.
Let circle
be inside circle
and tangent to circle
, and the point of tangency be
.
, and
, so
Let circle
be outside circle
and tangent to circle
, and the point of tangency be
.
, and
, so
Let circle
be outside circle
and not tangent to circle
, and the intersection of
with the circles be
and
respectively.
and
, and
, so
Let circle
be inside circle
and not tangent to circle
, and the intersection of
with the circles be
and
as shown in the diagram.
and
, and
, so
, and
, so
Since options A, B, C, and D can be true, the answer must be
.
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