KVPY2012MathematicsCircle
A circle is drawn in a sector of a larger circle of radius r , as shown in the adjacent figure. The smaller circle is tangent to the two bounding radii and the arc of the sector. The radius of the small circle is -
Options
- Ar 2
- Br 3
- C2 3 r 5
- Dr 2
Correct answer
B. r 3
Step-by-step solution
Say the radius of smaller circle is x Here OP = x cosec 30^ while OQ = r = x + x cosec 30^ x = r 3