Circle: Challenge & Extension

Mathematics
GCSE Higher
15 questions
~30 mins
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A challenging worksheet exploring the properties of circles as loci of points equidistant from a fixed point. Designed for extension and deeper understanding.

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Circle: Challenge & Extension

Subject: MathematicsGrade: GCSE Higher
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Grade GCSE Higher
A

Fluency & Practice

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Write the equation of a circle with center at (3, -2) and radius 5.
[2 marks]
2.
Calculate the radius of a circle whose equation is x^2 + y^2 - 6x + 8y + 9 = 0.
[2 marks]
3.
Determine the coordinates of the center of the circle x^2 + y^2 + 4x - 10y + 12 = 0.
[2 marks]
4.
Construct the circle with center at (0, 0) and radius 4 on the grid. Describe the steps.
[3 marks]
B

Problem Solving & Reasoning

Answer all questions with detailed working.
1.
A circle passes through points A(1, 2), B(5, 6), and C(3, 8). Find the coordinates of its center and radius.
[4 marks]
2.
Explain why the equation x^2 + y^2 + 6x - 8y + 9 = 0 does not represent a real circle.
[3 marks]
3.
A circle is centered at (2, -3) and passes through (5, 1). Find its equation.
[3 marks]
4.
Prove that the locus of points equidistant from two fixed points, A and B, is the perpendicular bisector of segment AB.
[4 marks]
C

Real-world Applications

Answer all questions thoughtfully.
1.
A circular swimming pool has a radius of 10 meters. A safety rope is tied at the center and extends to the edge. How long is the rope?
[2 marks]
2.
A drone is programmed to fly in a circular path around a fixed point at a radius of 50 meters. If the drone completes one full circle, what is the length of its path?
[2 marks]
D

Challenge & Extension

Attempt the challenging problems. Show your detailed working.
1.
Given the circle with equation x^2 + y^2 - 4x + 6y + 9 = 0, find the coordinates of the center and verify if the point (2, -3) lies on the circle.
[4 marks]
2.
Construct the circle with center at (-4, 1) passing through the point (0, 5). Then, determine the equation of the circle.
[4 marks]
3.
A circle passes through three points: P(1, 2), Q(4, 6), R(5, 2). Find the equation of the circle and confirm that all three points lie on it.
[4 marks]
E

Mixed Review & Error Analysis

Answer the questions carefully. For error analysis, identify the mistake and correct it.
1.
A student writes the equation of a circle as x^2 + y^2 + 8x + 6y + 9 = 0. Identify and correct the mistake to find the proper circle equation.
[3 marks]
2.
A circle with center at (0,0) and radius 7 is moved 3 units right and 4 units down. Write the new equation.
[2 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
Updated
1/1/2026
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