Orthogonality of Two Circles

Rarely Tested

Orthogonality of Two Circles

Two circles with radii $$r_1,r_2$$ and distance $$d$$ between their centres are orthogonal if:

$$d^2=r_1^2+r_2^2$$

Usage

- Used to determine whether two circles intersect at right angles.

No related questions available for this formula yet.

Go back to topics

Join CAT 2026 course by 5-Time CAT 100%iler

Start your IIM journey with the right preparation and crack CAT 2026.