Algebraic Proof and Functional Analysis · Algebraic Thinking
Coordinate Geometry of Circles
Extending linear geometry to circular paths and exploring the properties of tangents and normals.
Key Questions
- 1How does the algebraic definition of a circle differ from that of a function?
- 2What geometric properties of a circle allow us to find the equation of a tangent without calculus?
- 3In what ways can circles and lines be used to model physical boundaries?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
A-Level: Mathematics - Coordinate Geometry
Year: Year 12
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Algebraic Proof and Functional Analysis
Period: Algebraic Thinking
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