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jrm2002
Feb26-08, 10:15 AM
I have 3 points defined on an arc of a circle.I need to identify whether they lie on the major arc or minor arc.How is it possible?

I know the three points.
I know the radius of the circle

mathman
Feb26-08, 06:49 PM
There are three possible arcs, since any one of the points can be defined to be the interior point.