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Orthogonal partial eclipse

Two circles are orthogonal (tangents at intersections are perpendicular). How must the points A and B be related?

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Solution

A and B are diametrically opposed.

Solution by Matthew Arcus.

Kite through centres and points of intersection show that red angle + black angle = 90°, so A and B are on a diameter.

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