Center at Origin: Error Analysis & Misconceptions

Mathematics
Year 9
14 questions
~28 mins
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A worksheet focusing on identifying and correcting misconceptions related to circles with centers at the origin. Includes error analysis, procedural practice, and real-world application scenarios.

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Center at Origin: Error Analysis & Misconceptions

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Grade Year 9
A

Fluency & Practice

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Write the equation of a circle with radius 5 centered at the origin.
[2 marks]
2.
Calculate the radius of a circle with equation x^2 + y^2 = 49.
[2 marks]
3.
Graph the circle given by x^2 + y^2 = 16 on the grid.
[2 marks]
4.
Identify the mistake in the equation: x^2 + y^2 = -25.
[2 marks]
B

Problem Solving & Reasoning

Answer all questions with complete explanations.
1.
A circle has the equation x^2 + y^2 = 36. If a point (6, 0) is on this circle, explain whether this point lies on the circle and justify your answer.
[3 marks]
2.
A student writes the equation of a circle as x^2 + y^2 = 49. They then draw it and notice it doesn't pass through (0, 7). Identify and explain the mistake.
[3 marks]
3.
Given the equation x^2 + y^2 = r^2, derive the value of r if the circle passes through (3, 4).
[3 marks]
C

Real-world Applications

Answer the following word problems.
1.
A circular fountain has a radius of 10 meters. Write its equation assuming it is centered at the origin, and explain how you would graph it.
[3 marks]
2.
A drone flies in a circle with the equation x^2 + y^2 = 25. If it starts at (5, 0), describe its path and how you would verify its position after some time.
[3 marks]
D

Challenge & Extension

Attempt these advanced problems. Show all working.
1.
If the equation of a circle is x^2 + y^2 = 81, find the length of the diameter and explain your reasoning.
[3 marks]
2.
A circle's equation is given as x^2 + y^2 = r^2, but the radius is unknown. The circle passes through (0, -12). Find r and write the complete equation.
[3 marks]
E

Mixed Review & Error Analysis

Identify and correct the mistakes in the following questions.
1.
A student writes the equation y^2 + x^2 = 100, claiming the order of variables is important. Is this correct? Justify your answer.
[2 marks]
2.
A wrong circle equation is given as y^2 + x^2 = -36. Explain the mistake and how to correct it.
[2 marks]
3.
Rewrite the following incorrect equation into the standard form: y^2 + x^2 = 49.
[2 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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