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== Problem 20 == | == Problem 20 == | ||
| − | Two points on the circumference of a circle of radius r are selected independently and at random. From each point a chord of length r is drawn in a clockwise direction. What is the probability that the two chords intersect? | + | Two points on the circumference of a circle of radius r are selected independently and at random. From each point a chord of length <math>r</math> is drawn in a clockwise direction. What is the probability that the two chords intersect? |
<math> \textbf{(A)}\ \frac{1}{6}\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ \frac{1}{5}\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ \frac{1}{4}\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ \frac{1}{3}\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ \frac{1}{2} </math> | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ \frac{1}{6}\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ \frac{1}{5}\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ \frac{1}{4}\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ \frac{1}{3}\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ \frac{1}{2} </math> | ||
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Problem 20
Two points on the circumference of a circle of radius r are selected independently and at random. From each point a chord of length 
is drawn in a clockwise direction. What is the probability that the two chords intersect?
Solution
Fix a point 
from which we draw a clockwise chord. In order for the clockwise chord from another point 
to intersect that of point , and must be no more than units apart. By drawing the circle, we quickly see that can be on 
of the perimeter of the circle. (Imagine a regular hexagon inscribed in the circle)
See Also
| 2011 AMC 10A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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