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A circle touches the lines OA, OB and AB where OA and OB are perpendicular. Show that the diameter of the circle is equal to the perimeter of the triangle

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Triangle Incircle Iteration

Keep constructing triangles in the incircle of the previous triangle. What happens?

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Medallions

Three circular medallions fit in a rectangular box. Can you find the radius of the largest one?

Circle Scaling

Age 14 to 16 Challenge Level:

Circle being scaled

You are given a circle with centre O. Describe how to construct with a straight edge and a pair of compasses, two other circles centre O so that the three circles have areas in the ratio 1:2:3.

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