MHB QR Code Length: Examining the Fixed Size of QR Codes

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The discussion focuses on proving that the length of QR is fixed regardless of the position of point P. It establishes that the midpoint C of segment OP, along with the radius r and angle AOB, leads to the conclusion that QR's length is determined by the formula QR = r sin(α). This relationship shows that QR's length is solely dependent on r and α, making it independent of P's location. The geometric properties of the circle and the right angles involved support this conclusion. Therefore, the length of QR remains constant as P varies.
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prove the length of QR is fixed

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I assume that $A$, $B$ and $O$ are meant to be fixed, but that $P$ varies, and the aim is to show that the length $QR$ is independent of the position of $P$.
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Let $C$ be the midpoint of $OP$, let $r$ be the radius of the circle, and let $\alpha$ be the angle $AOB$. The circle with centre at $C$ and diameter $OP$ has radius $\frac12r$ and passes through $Q$ and $R$ (because of the right angles). The angle $QCR$ is $2\alpha$. By dropping a perpendicular from $C$ to $QR$, you see that $QR = 2CR\sin\alpha = r\sin\alpha.$ That depends only on $r$ and $\alpha$ and so is independent of the position of $P$.[/sp]
 

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Re: prove the length of QR is fixed

Albert said:
hint:
from the diagram it is clear QR=AC (fixed)
can you figure it out ?
if not I will explain it
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