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Geometry and TrigonometryHardWhether a point is inside, on, or outside a circle

Geometry and Trigonometry practice question

In the xy-plane, a circle has centre (1, 2) and radius 3. Which of the following points lies OUTSIDE the circle?

  1. A. (5, 2)Correct
  2. B. (4, 2)
  3. C. (1, 0)
  4. D. (2, 3)

Answer: A. (5, 2)

A point is outside when its distance from the centre exceeds 3. (5, 2) is 4 units from (1, 2), so it is outside.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. (4, 2)
(4, 2) is exactly 3 units from the centre — ON the circle.
C. (1, 0)
(1, 0) is 2 units from the centre — inside.
D. (2, 3)
(2, 3) is √2 ≈ 1.4 units from the centre — inside.

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