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Sarah L
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Hi,
I would very much like someone to help me solve the area of intersection between to intersecting circles (one with the radius r, and one with the radius 1). Tangents at the intersecting point form a 120 degree outer angle.
1. Homework Statement , 2 Relevent equations
Here is a sketch of the problem: http://i42.tinypic.com/m9254i.jpg
I want to calculate the area of the intersection between the two circles.
I've tried to calculate the distance between the centres of the two circles and thought I could use that to somehow calculate the area of the intersection but I haven't managed to find any solution to the problem.
Thank you so much for your time and help.
Sarah
I would very much like someone to help me solve the area of intersection between to intersecting circles (one with the radius r, and one with the radius 1). Tangents at the intersecting point form a 120 degree outer angle.
1. Homework Statement , 2 Relevent equations
Here is a sketch of the problem: http://i42.tinypic.com/m9254i.jpg
I want to calculate the area of the intersection between the two circles.
The Attempt at a Solution
I've tried to calculate the distance between the centres of the two circles and thought I could use that to somehow calculate the area of the intersection but I haven't managed to find any solution to the problem.
Thank you so much for your time and help.
Sarah