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Foundation June 2022 Unit 1 Q6

WJECFoundationCurrent spec3 marksCircles & Sectors

6. In this question, you will be assessed on the quality of your accuracy in writing.

Two identical small circles fit in a larger circle, as shown below.
\(AB\) is a straight line passing through the centres of all three circles.
The radius of each of the small circles is 7·5 cm.

Calculate the length of the diameter of the large circle.
You must show all your working. [2 + 1 W]

Two identical small circles, one above the other, touching each other and inside a large circle; the vertical line AB passes through all three centres

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