Circle as Intersection of Sphere and Plane

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Circle as Intersection of Sphere and Plane

A circle in 3D can be obtained as the intersection of:

$$|\vec r-\vec c|^2=R^2$$

and:

$$\vec n\cdot(\vec r-\vec p)=0$$

Usage

- Used to describe a circle as the common section of a sphere and a plane.

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