Circle cuts Circle - (2)
Two circles of equal unit radii cut each other at an angle such that their common chord is equal to their radius. Find in degrees.
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The answer is 60.
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1 solution
A hexagon inscribed in a circle has sidelength equal to the radius. Put 2 together and you get the desired scenario. Angle between circles = 60°