Lesson 1: Illustrating The Different Types of Conic Sections, Defining A Circle and Determining The Equation of A Circle in Standard Form
Lesson 1: Illustrating The Different Types of Conic Sections, Defining A Circle and Determining The Equation of A Circle in Standard Form
Lesson 1: Illustrating The Different Types of Conic Sections, Defining A Circle and Determining The Equation of A Circle in Standard Form
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 1
Region 1
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE URDANETA CITY
DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF URDANETA, INC.
Urdaneta City, Pangasinan
CONIC SECTIONS
PRE-CALCULUS – GRADE 11 STEM
In this part of the module, the learner will learn about the different types of conic
sections.
OBJECTIVES:
The learner will be able to:
a. Illustrate the different types of conic sections: parabola, ellipse, circle, hyperbola, and
degenerate cases.
b. Define a circle.
We have learnt how to draw the graphs of linear functions, y=mx+b, and the
graphs of quadratic functions y=ax2+bx+c. In this lesson, we shall learn the definition of
a circle and how to find its equation in standard form.
A conic section (or simply conic) is a curve obtained as the intersection of the
surface of a cone with a plane. The three types of conic sections are the hyperbola, the
parabola, and the ellipse. The circle is type of ellipse, and is sometimes considered to
be a fourth type of conic section.
Conic sections are generated by the intersection of a plane with a cone. If the plane
is parallel to the axis of revolution (the y-axis), then the conic section is a hyperbola. If
the plane is parallel to the generating line, the conic section is a parabola. If the plane is
perpendicular to the axis of revolution, the conic section is a circle. If the plane
intersects one nappe at an angle to the axis (other than 90 90 ), then the conic section
is an ellipse.
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The geometric definition of a circle is the locus of all points in a constant distance r
from a point (h,k) and forming the circumference (C). The distance r is the radius (R)
of the circle, and the point O = (h,k) is the cicle’s center also spelled centre. The
diameter (D) is twice the length of the radius.
The circle is the simplest and best known conic section. As a conic section, the circle
is the intersection of a plane perpendicular to the cone’s axis. In summary, the standard
form of the equation of a circle with center C(h,k) and radius r is given by:
(𝒙 − 𝒉)𝟐 + (𝒚 − 𝒌)𝟐 = 𝒓𝟐
P(x,y)
r
C(h,k) Q
x
O
Let P(x,y) be any point on the circumference of a circle with centre C(h,k) and radius r,
where r>0.
Then CP = r
(a) Consider CPQ . Using Pythagoras’ Theorem, write down an equation in terms
of x, y, h, k and r.
Example 1:
Write down the coordinates of the center and the radius of each of the following circles.
c) 1
(a) x2 y2 36 (b) (x2)2 (y3)2 25 ( x y 490
2 2
2
Solution:
x y 49 0
c) 2
12 2
x y 49
2
1
Center ,0
2
Radius = 497
Example 2:
Find the equation of the circle with the center C(2,3) and radius 5, leaving your answer in
standard form.
Solution:
Equation of the circle is (x2)2 (y3)2 52
(x2)2 (y3)2 25
NOTE: A CIRCLE is a set of all coplanar points such that the distance from a
fixed point is constant. The fixed point is called the CENTER of the circle and the
constant distance from the center is called the RADIUS of the circle.
The standard form of the equation of the circle (𝒙 − 𝒉)𝟐 + (𝒚 − 𝒌)𝟐 = 𝒓𝟐 can be
presented in another form. By squaring the binomials:
(𝒙 − 𝒉)𝟐 + (𝒚 − 𝒌)𝟐 = 𝒓𝟐
𝒙𝟐 − 𝟐𝒉𝒙 + 𝒉𝟐 + 𝒚𝟐 − 𝟐𝒌𝒚 + 𝒌𝟐 = 𝒓𝟐
𝒙𝟐 + 𝒚𝟐 − 𝟐𝒉𝒙 − 𝟐𝒌𝒚 + 𝒉𝟐 + 𝒌𝟐 = 𝒓𝟐
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𝒙𝟐 + 𝒚𝟐 − 𝟐𝒉𝒙 − 𝟐𝒌𝒚 + 𝒉𝟐 + 𝒌𝟐 − 𝒓𝟐 = 𝟎
Example 3:
Write the equation of the circle in general form with center (-1,-6) and radius 8.
Solution:
(𝒙 + 𝟏)𝟐 + (𝒚 + 𝟔)𝟐 = 𝟖𝟐
𝒙𝟐 + 𝟐𝒙 + 𝟏 + 𝒚𝟐 + 𝟏𝟐𝒚 + 𝟑𝟔 = 𝟔𝟒
𝒙𝟐 + 𝒚𝟐 + 𝟐𝒙 + 𝟏𝟐𝒚 + 𝟏 + 𝟑𝟔 − 𝟔𝟒 = 𝟎
𝒙𝟐 + 𝒚𝟐 + 𝟐𝒙 + 𝟏𝟐𝒚 − 𝟐𝟕 = 𝟎
An alternative solution makes use of substituting the coordinates of the center (ℎ, 𝑘) and
the radius 𝑟 = 8.
If 𝒉 = −𝟏
𝑫 = −𝟐𝒉
𝑫 = −𝟐(−𝟏) = 𝟐
If 𝒌 = −𝟔
𝑬 = −𝟐𝒌
𝑬 = −𝟐(−𝟔) = 𝟏𝟐
If 𝒓 = 𝟖
𝑭 = 𝒉𝟐 + 𝒌𝟐 − 𝒓𝟐
𝑭 = 𝟏 + 𝟑𝟔 − 𝟔𝟒 = −𝟐𝟕
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Therefore, the equation of the circle in general form with center (−1, −6) and radius 8 is
𝒙𝟐 + 𝒚𝟐 + 𝟐𝒙 + 𝟏𝟐𝒚 − 𝟐𝟕 = 𝟎.
References:
Courses.lumenlearning.com
Rojas, Jr. R.A., Tiong, J.R. (2002). ECE Licensure Guidebook Mathematics. JRT
Publisher.
Section: _________________________
ACTIVITY 1
_____ 1) Find the equation of a circle, in standard form, whose center is (2,3)and has a radius of 4.
A. (x2)2 (y3)2 4 B. (x2)2 (y3)2 4 C. (x2)2 (y3)2 16 D. (x2)2 (y3)2 16
_____ 2) Find the equation of a circle, in standard form, whose center is (3,4) and passes through
the point (9,4).
A. (x4)2 (y1)2 36A. (x4)2 (y1)2 36 B. (x4)2 (y1)2 6 C. (x4)2 (y1)2 6
_____ 3) Determine the center and the radius of circle 2x2 2y2 5.
10
A. (0,0); B. (0,0);
C. (0,0);5 D. (0,0); 10
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_____ 4) Determine the center and the radius of circle (x4)2 (y5)2 81
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at (2,2).
6. Find the equation of a circle with diameter AB, where the coordinates A and B
are (4,3) and (2,1)respectively.
7. Find the equation of a circle which touches the x-axis and whose center is
C(3,5)
.