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In the figure above, points P and Q lie on the circle with center O. What is the value of s?

A. $$\frac{1}{2}$$

B. $$1$$

C. $$\sqrt{2}$$

D. $$\sqrt{3}$$

E. $$\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}$$
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There's a simple reason and misconception as to why people find this question confusing:
--> the 90 degree angle between P and Q seems like it is cut perfectly right down the centre >> to make two 45 degree angles.
--> that's why your brain instinctively thinks the answer is r = sq(3), since the distance seems the same from the left and to the right of the origin!

However, that's the trick to this question and that's why it is CRUCIAL that you train yourself to be highly critical and weary of accepting the simple answer!

Upon closer inspection of the question:

P(-sq(3),1)
Which means the triangle beneath point P has:
height = 1
base = sq(3)
meaning >> radius = 2 (30-60-90 triangle)

This follows the ideal case of the 30-60-90 triangle, which means that opposite to the height of 1, there is an angle of 30 degrees from the x-axis to point P. This means that from the y-axis to point P, there is an angle of 60 degrees (to make a 90 degrees total from x-axis to y-axis). Therefore on the right side, since the figure shows there is a 90 degree angle between point P and Q, 60 degrees have been taken up from the left of the y-axis, which leaves 30 degrees on the right of the y-axis. Furthermore, this leaves 60 degrees from Point Q to the positive x-axis. Therefore, making the exact same 30-60-90 triangle once again, since the radius is the same (the two points lie on the semi-circle). The 60 degree angle is now where the 30 degree angle was on the other triangle, which makes the height now sq(3) and base now 1 >> therefore, base r = 1!

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there is no need for much calculation,
simply switch their X and Y

P and Q are always perpendicular and same distance from O

OP is perpendicular to OQ means you rotate OQ 90 degrees, you will
get OP, in terms of X,Y value, that is just to switch them and flip the sign
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Thats what I thought, but the answer is B, 1. Anyone able to figure this one out?

There are more than one way to solve this. I like this way

The line PO has slope =-1/√3
The line QO has slope = t/s
PO and QO is perpendicular so [-1/√3]*t/s = -1 ==> t/s =√3 or √3/1 so s = 1
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Lets see how:
First draw a perpendicular from the x-axis to the point P. Lets call the point on the x-axis N. Now we have a right angle triangle $$\triangle NOP$$. We are given the co-ordinates of P as $$(-\sqrt{3}, 1)$$. i.e. $$ON=\sqrt{3}$$ and $$PN=1$$. Also we know angle $$PNO=90\textdegree$$. If you notice this is a $$30\textdegree-60\textdegree-90\textdegree$$triangle with sides $$1-sqrt3-2$$ and angle $$NOP=30\textdegree$$.

Similarly draw another perpendicular from the x-axis to point Q. Lets call the point on the x-axis R. Now we have a right angle triangle $$\triangle QOR$$. We know angle $$QRO=90\textdegree$$.

Now
angle NOP + angle POQ (= 90 -- given) + angle QOR = 180

$$\Rightarrow 30\textdegree+90\textdegree+angleQOR=180$$

$$\Rightarrow angleQOR=60$$

If you notice $$\triangle QOR$$ is also a $$30\textdegree-60\textdegree-90\textdegree$$triangle with sides $$1-sqrt3-2$$ and angle $$OQR=30\textdegree$$

The side opposite to this angle is OR = 1.

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Not sure if this is simpler or even different approach from the others(I maybe just formulizing qpoo's approach!)u.....

Lets say slope of OP =m1 and OQ =m2
Since OP perpendicular to OQ => m1m2=-1
Since m1= -1/sqrt(3)
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The method I suggested above is very intuitive and useful. I have been thinking of how to present it so that it doesn't look ominous. Let me try to present it in another way:

Imagine a clock face. Think of the minute hand on 10. The length of the minute hand is 2 cm. Its distance from the vertical and horizontal axis is shown in the diagram below. Let's say the minute hand moved to 1. Can you say something about the length of the dotted black and blue lines?
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Isn't it apparent that when the minute hand moved by 90 degrees, the green line became the black line and the red line became the blue line. So can I say that the black line $$= \sqrt{3}$$ cm and blue line = 1 cm

So if I imagine xy axis lying at the center of the clock, isn't it exactly like your question? The x and y co-ordinates just got inter changed. Of course, according to the quadrants, the signs of x and y coordinates will vary. If you did get it, tell me what are the x and y coordinates when the minute hand goes to 4 and when it goes to 7?
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In general slope of PO = a/b slope of QO = t/s PO and QO is perpendicular so [a/b]*[t/s]=-1, so t/s = -b/a In this case, b = √3, a = -1 , so t/s = [-√3]/[-1] = √3/1, so s =1 _________________ Kudos [?]: 1406 [4], given: 1 Math Expert Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 41909 Kudos [?]: 129400 [4], given: 12197 Re: Plane Geometry, Semicircle from GMATPrep [#permalink] ### Show Tags 27 Apr 2010, 16:02 4 This post received KUDOS Expert's post 23 This post was BOOKMARKED zz0vlb wrote: I need someone like Bunuel or walker to look at my statement and tell if this is true. Since OP and OQ are perpendicular to each other and since OP=OQ=2(radius) , the coordinates of Q are same as P but in REVERSE order, keep the sign +/- based on Quandrant it lies. in this case Q(1,\sqrt{3)}. In the figure above, points P and Q lie on the circle with center O. What is the value of s? Yes you are right. Point Q in I quadrant $$(1, \sqrt{3})$$; Point P in II quadrant $$(-\sqrt{3}, 1)$$; Point T in III quadrant $$(-1, -\sqrt{3})$$ (OT perpendicular to OP); Point R in IV quadrant $$(\sqrt{3},-1)$$ (OR perpendicular to OQ). _________________ Kudos [?]: 129400 [4], given: 12197 Intern Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 34 Kudos [?]: 5 [3], given: 0 Re: GMAT Prep 1 [#permalink] ### Show Tags 29 Apr 2008, 09:36 3 This post received KUDOS sondenso wrote: bsd_lover wrote: Could you please elaborate the bolded part ? sondenso wrote: There are more than one way to solve this. I like this way The line PO has slope =-1/√3 The line QO has slope = t/s PO and QO is perpendicular so [-1/√3]*t/s = -1 ==> t/s =√3 or √3/1 so s = 1 I know I write like this [the colored] will raise the disscussion. In general slope of PO = a/b slope of QO = t/s PO and QO is perpendicular so [a/b]*[t/s]=-1, so t/s = -b/a In this case, b = √3, a = -1 , so t/s = [-√3]/[-1] = √3/1, so s =1 From the picture t^2 +s^2 = 4(radius = 2) By substituting t =√3s we get s=1 Kudos [?]: 5 [3], given: 0 Manager Joined: 08 Oct 2009 Posts: 61 Kudos [?]: 30 [3], given: 5 Re: Plane Geometry, Semicircle from GMATPrep [#permalink] ### Show Tags 11 Oct 2009, 12:48 3 This post received KUDOS Since OP and OQ are the radii of the circle, and we know P has co-ordinates (-\sqrt{3}, 1), from the distance formula we have OP = OQ = 2. Therefore, s^2+t^2=4. -> (1) Also from the right triangle, we know the length of PQ=2\sqrt{2}. Again, using the distance formula, (s+\sqrt{3})^2 + (t-1)^2 = PQ^2 = 8. ->(2) From (1) and (2) you can solve for s. Hope this helps. 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Note that this is not a reflection problem. The angle POQ is given as = 90, but angle POY is not the same as angle QOY.

To solve, set the product of the slopes of OP and OQ as -1
=> -1/sqrt(3) * t/s =-1
=> t = s*sqrt(3)

Also OQ=OP
=> s^2 + t^2 = 4
=> s^2 + 3*s^2 = 4
=> s^2 = 1
=> s = 1

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In the attached picture, from question OA = $$\sqrt{3}$$
PA =1

Thus OPA is a 30, 60, 90 triangle. where angle POA is 30.
Also angle POQ is 90, given in question.

therefore, angle QOB = 60
And hence, angle OQB =30

trianlge QOB is also 30, 60, 90 triangle. in which we know OQ =OP =2 (radius)
Therefore BQ = $$\sqrt{3}$$
and OB = 1

We need value of r which is BQ = $$\sqrt{3}$$

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Correct me if I'm wrong, (and forgive my english)
the coordinates of a point p(x,y) that lays on a circle can be expressed as p(sen,cos).
we know that sen π/6 = cos π/3,
and that sen π/3 = cos π/6

in this case I just have to invert x with y and y with x -> indeed we have p(y,x)

As we know x and y have to be positive we have to change the sign for x, the new coordinates are p (y,-x).

in this way to solve the problem doesn't take more than 20 secs.
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I solved it in the foll manner:

X is point 1 on the y axis

POQ = 90 deg - given
PX = rt 3 - given
XO = 1 - given

Hence PO = 2 (30, 60, 90 triangle)

POQ is 90 deg
90 deg angle rule - a, a, rt2 a
PO = 2
QO = 2
Hence PQ = 2 rt2

XQ = 2 rt2 - rt3
approx - 2.8 - 1.7 = 1

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In the figure above, points P and Q lie on the circle with center O. What is the value of s?

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There's a simple reason and misconception as to why people find this question confusing:
--> the 90 degree angle between P and Q seems like it is cut perfectly right down the centre >> to make two 45 degree angles.
--> that's why your brain instinctively thinks the answer is r = sq(3), since the distance seems the same from the left and to the right of the origin!

However, that's the trick to this question and that's why it is CRUCIAL that you train yourself to be highly critical and weary of accepting the simple answer!

Upon closer inspection of the question:

P(-sq(3),1)
Which means the triangle beneath point P has:
height = 1
base = sq(3)
meaning >> radius = 2 (30-60-90 triangle)

This follows the ideal case of the 30-60-90 triangle, which means that opposite to the height of 1, there is an angle of 30 degrees from the x-axis to point P. This means that from the y-axis to point P, there is an angle of 60 degrees (to make a 90 degrees total from x-axis to y-axis). Therefore on the right side, since the figure shows there is a 90 degree angle between point P and Q, 60 degrees have been taken up from the left of the y-axis, which leaves 30 degrees on the right of the y-axis. Furthermore, this leaves 60 degrees from Point Q to the positive x-axis. Therefore, making the exact same 30-60-90 triangle once again, since the radius is the same (the two points lie on the semi-circle). The 60 degree angle is now where the 30 degree angle was on the other triangle, which makes the height now sq(3) and base now 1 >> therefore, base r = 1!

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there is no need for much calculation,
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P and Q are always perpendicular and same distance from O

OP is perpendicular to OQ means you rotate OQ 90 degrees, you will
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Thats what I thought, but the answer is B, 1. Anyone able to figure this one out?

There are more than one way to solve this. I like this way

The line PO has slope =-1/√3
The line QO has slope = t/s
PO and QO is perpendicular so [-1/√3]*t/s = -1 ==> t/s =√3 or √3/1 so s = 1
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Lets see how:
First draw a perpendicular from the x-axis to the point P. Lets call the point on the x-axis N. Now we have a right angle triangle $$\triangle NOP$$. We are given the co-ordinates of P as $$(-\sqrt{3}, 1)$$. i.e. $$ON=\sqrt{3}$$ and $$PN=1$$. Also we know angle $$PNO=90\textdegree$$. If you notice this is a $$30\textdegree-60\textdegree-90\textdegree$$triangle with sides $$1-sqrt3-2$$ and angle $$NOP=30\textdegree$$.

Similarly draw another perpendicular from the x-axis to point Q. Lets call the point on the x-axis R. Now we have a right angle triangle $$\triangle QOR$$. We know angle $$QRO=90\textdegree$$.

Now
angle NOP + angle POQ (= 90 -- given) + angle QOR = 180

$$\Rightarrow 30\textdegree+90\textdegree+angleQOR=180$$

$$\Rightarrow angleQOR=60$$

If you notice $$\triangle QOR$$ is also a $$30\textdegree-60\textdegree-90\textdegree$$triangle with sides $$1-sqrt3-2$$ and angle $$OQR=30\textdegree$$

The side opposite to this angle is OR = 1.

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Not sure if this is simpler or even different approach from the others(I maybe just formulizing qpoo's approach!)u.....

Lets say slope of OP =m1 and OQ =m2
Since OP perpendicular to OQ => m1m2=-1
Since m1= -1/sqrt(3)
=>m2=sqrt3
=>s=1,t=sqrt(3)

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The method I suggested above is very intuitive and useful. I have been thinking of how to present it so that it doesn't look ominous. Let me try to present it in another way:

Imagine a clock face. Think of the minute hand on 10. The length of the minute hand is 2 cm. Its distance from the vertical and horizontal axis is shown in the diagram below. Let's say the minute hand moved to 1. Can you say something about the length of the dotted black and blue lines?
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Isn't it apparent that when the minute hand moved by 90 degrees, the green line became the black line and the red line became the blue line. So can I say that the black line $$= \sqrt{3}$$ cm and blue line = 1 cm

So if I imagine xy axis lying at the center of the clock, isn't it exactly like your question? The x and y co-ordinates just got inter changed. Of course, according to the quadrants, the signs of x and y coordinates will vary. If you did get it, tell me what are the x and y coordinates when the minute hand goes to 4 and when it goes to 7?
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In general slope of PO = a/b slope of QO = t/s PO and QO is perpendicular so [a/b]*[t/s]=-1, so t/s = -b/a In this case, b = √3, a = -1 , so t/s = [-√3]/[-1] = √3/1, so s =1 _________________ Kudos [?]: 1406 [4], given: 1 Math Expert Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 41909 Kudos [?]: 129400 [4], given: 12197 Re: Plane Geometry, Semicircle from GMATPrep [#permalink] ### Show Tags 27 Apr 2010, 16:02 4 This post received KUDOS Expert's post 23 This post was BOOKMARKED zz0vlb wrote: I need someone like Bunuel or walker to look at my statement and tell if this is true. Since OP and OQ are perpendicular to each other and since OP=OQ=2(radius) , the coordinates of Q are same as P but in REVERSE order, keep the sign +/- based on Quandrant it lies. in this case Q(1,\sqrt{3)}. In the figure above, points P and Q lie on the circle with center O. What is the value of s? Yes you are right. Point Q in I quadrant $$(1, \sqrt{3})$$; Point P in II quadrant $$(-\sqrt{3}, 1)$$; Point T in III quadrant $$(-1, -\sqrt{3})$$ (OT perpendicular to OP); Point R in IV quadrant $$(\sqrt{3},-1)$$ (OR perpendicular to OQ). _________________ Kudos [?]: 129400 [4], given: 12197 Intern Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 34 Kudos [?]: 5 [3], given: 0 Re: GMAT Prep 1 [#permalink] ### Show Tags 29 Apr 2008, 09:36 3 This post received KUDOS sondenso wrote: bsd_lover wrote: Could you please elaborate the bolded part ? sondenso wrote: There are more than one way to solve this. I like this way The line PO has slope =-1/√3 The line QO has slope = t/s PO and QO is perpendicular so [-1/√3]*t/s = -1 ==> t/s =√3 or √3/1 so s = 1 I know I write like this [the colored] will raise the disscussion. In general slope of PO = a/b slope of QO = t/s PO and QO is perpendicular so [a/b]*[t/s]=-1, so t/s = -b/a In this case, b = √3, a = -1 , so t/s = [-√3]/[-1] = √3/1, so s =1 From the picture t^2 +s^2 = 4(radius = 2) By substituting t =√3s we get s=1 Kudos [?]: 5 [3], given: 0 Manager Joined: 08 Oct 2009 Posts: 61 Kudos [?]: 30 [3], given: 5 Re: Plane Geometry, Semicircle from GMATPrep [#permalink] ### Show Tags 11 Oct 2009, 12:48 3 This post received KUDOS Since OP and OQ are the radii of the circle, and we know P has co-ordinates (-\sqrt{3}, 1), from the distance formula we have OP = OQ = 2. Therefore, s^2+t^2=4. -> (1) Also from the right triangle, we know the length of PQ=2\sqrt{2}. Again, using the distance formula, (s+\sqrt{3})^2 + (t-1)^2 = PQ^2 = 8. ->(2) From (1) and (2) you can solve for s. Hope this helps. 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In triangle APO , angle APO + AOP = 90 ---------------------1 In triangle BOQ , angle BOQ + BQO= 90 ---------------------2 Also SINCE angle POQ = 90 as given. angle AOP + angle BOQ = 90 ------------------3 Using equations 1 and 3 we get Angle APO = Angle BQO -----------4 using equation 2 ,3, 4 we get Angle APO = Angle BQO and AOP = OQB Since hypotenuse is common => both the triangle are congruent => base of triangle APO = height of triangle AQO and vise versa. Thus s = y co-ordinate of P = 1 _________________ Fight for your dreams :For all those who fear from Verbal- lets give it a fight Money Saved is the Money Earned Jo Bole So Nihaal , Sat Shri Akaal Support GMAT Club by putting a GMAT Club badge on your blog/Facebook GMAT Club Premium Membership - big benefits and savings Gmat test review : http://gmatclub.com/forum/670-to-710-a-long-journey-without-destination-still-happy-141642.html Last edited by gurpreetsingh on 09 Sep 2010, 17:00, edited 1 time in total. 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Note that this is not a reflection problem. The angle POQ is given as = 90, but angle POY is not the same as angle QOY.

To solve, set the product of the slopes of OP and OQ as -1
=> -1/sqrt(3) * t/s =-1
=> t = s*sqrt(3)

Also OQ=OP
=> s^2 + t^2 = 4
=> s^2 + 3*s^2 = 4
=> s^2 = 1
=> s = 1

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Can someone explain how to do this problem.. I have no clue how to even start on this.

In the attached picture, from question OA = $$\sqrt{3}$$
PA =1

Thus OPA is a 30, 60, 90 triangle. where angle POA is 30.
Also angle POQ is 90, given in question.

therefore, angle QOB = 60
And hence, angle OQB =30

trianlge QOB is also 30, 60, 90 triangle. in which we know OQ =OP =2 (radius)
Therefore BQ = $$\sqrt{3}$$
and OB = 1

We need value of r which is BQ = $$\sqrt{3}$$

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Correct me if I'm wrong, (and forgive my english)
the coordinates of a point p(x,y) that lays on a circle can be expressed as p(sen,cos).
we know that sen π/6 = cos π/3,
and that sen π/3 = cos π/6

in this case I just have to invert x with y and y with x -> indeed we have p(y,x)

As we know x and y have to be positive we have to change the sign for x, the new coordinates are p (y,-x).

in this way to solve the problem doesn't take more than 20 secs.
hope I was enough clear.

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I solved it in the foll manner:

X is point 1 on the y axis

POQ = 90 deg - given
PX = rt 3 - given
XO = 1 - given

Hence PO = 2 (30, 60, 90 triangle)

POQ is 90 deg
90 deg angle rule - a, a, rt2 a
PO = 2
QO = 2
Hence PQ = 2 rt2

XQ = 2 rt2 - rt3
approx - 2.8 - 1.7 = 1

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There are some quadrants rules which I kind of forgot something like points on one quadrant are reflection of other. Can somebody explain please
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