A is the centre of circle with radius 8 cm and B is the centre of circle whose diameter is 8 cm. If these two circles touch externally, then find the area of the circle with diameter AB

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  1. 64 π
  2. 144 π
  3. 36 π
  4. 256 π

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Option 3 : 36 π
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Given:

  • Circle 1: Center A, Radius = 8 cm

  • Circle 2: Center B, Diameter = 8 cm ⇒ Radius = 4 cm

  • The two circles touch externally.

Concept Used:

The distance between the centers of two circles that touch externally is equal to the sum of their radii.

Formula for the area of a circle: Area = π × (radius)2

Calculation:

Distance between centers A and B = Radius of Circle 1 + Radius of Circle 2

⇒ AB = 8 cm + 4 cm = 12 cm

Diameter of the circle with AB as its diameter = 12 cm

Radius of the circle = Diameter / 2 = 12 / 2 = 6 cm

Area of the circle = π × (radius)2

⇒ Area = π × 62

⇒ Area = π × 36

∴ Area of the circle = 36 π cm2

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