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Conic Sections in Architecture

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What is the general form of the equation of a circle with center at the origin and radius 2?

x^2 + y^2 = 4 (correct)

x^2 + y^2 = 2

x^2 + y^2 = 8

x^2 + y^2 - 4 = 0 (correct)

Identify the center and radius of the circle represented by the equation x^2 + y^2 - 8x + 7 = 0.

Center (4, 0), Radius 3 (correct)

Center (2, 3), Radius 5

Center (3, -1), Radius 2

Center (4, 0), Radius 4

What transformation is applied to rewrite the equation of a circle in general form?

Distributing

Completing the square (correct)

Factoring

Substitution

Given the equation 4x^2 + 4y^2 + 8x - 8y – 4 = 0, what is the radius when converted to standard form?

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What is the correct general form for the circle centered at (-1, 2) with a radius of 3?

x^2 + y^2 + 2x - 4y + 2 = 0 Signup and view all the answers

Which architectural structures can exemplify the use of conic sections?

Sydney Harbor Bridge, Australia Signup and view all the answers

In the equation of a circle x^2 + 2x + y^2 - 4y + 2 = 0, what operation is used to determine the center?

Completing the square Signup and view all the answers

What is the form of a circle with center not at the origin?

(x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2 Signup and view all the answers

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Conic Sections and Architecture

Conic sections are mathematical shapes formed by intersecting a cone and a plane.
The shapes (circles, ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas) have applications in architecture, which can be seen in famous structures like the Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Canton Tower.

Circles: Applications in Architecture

They are used in the design of domes and arches.
The circular shape provides structural strength and stability.

Equation of a Circle:

Standard Form: (x – h)2 + (y - k)2 = r2
- (h, k) represents the center of the circle.
- r represents the radius of the circle.
General Form: Ax2 + By2 + Cx + Dy + E = 0
- This is a more complex form of the equation of a circle and can be converted to the standard form to get the center and radius.

Finding the Center and Radius of a Circle from its General Equation

Completing the square is the process for solving for the center and radius of a circle given its general form.
Example: x2 + y2 -8x + 7 = 0
- Rearrange the equation: x2 -8x + y2 = -7
- Complete the square: (x2 – 8x + 16) + y2 = -7 + 16
- Simplify: (x - 4 )2 + y2 = 9
- Determine the center: C = (4, 0)
- Determine the radius: r=3

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Explore the fascinating relationship between conic sections and architecture through this quiz. Learn about various shapes such as circles, ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas and their structural applications. Understand the equations of circles and how to determine their center and radius.