Ashwin Muralidharan IIT Madras
Last Activity: 13 Years ago
Let I and I' be the incentres respectively of the two circles T and T'
Now AI = r/sin(A/2) -------- draw a triangle and incircle to it and verify (Angle between AI and one of the side is A/2 since angle bisector)
and AI' = r'/sin(A/2)
We also know that A divides the line joining the centres of the two cirlces externally in the ratio of the radii (since A is the meeting point of the direct common tangets of the two circles) ------ that is the property of direct common tangents (the proof for that is directly by similar traingles)
So AI/AI' = r/r'
(AI - AI')/AI' = (r-r')/r'
But AI - AI' = II' = r+r'
hence (r+r')/AI' = (r-r')/r'
Substitue AI' = r'/sin(A/2) and simplify, we get
(r-r')/(r+r') = Sin(A/2)
which will give r'/r = {1-Sin(A/2)}/{1+Sin(A/2)} ------- (1)
Now, Cos2x = [1-sq(tanx)]/[1+sq(tanx)] ------- (2)
take x = (pie-A)/4 and put in (2), you will get
Hence Sin(A/2) = substituted value with x value as (pie-A)/4
Now Substitue for sin(A/2) in (1),
and you will get r'/r = tan^2 [(pie-A)/4]
And hence the problem solved.......
This Problem requires a combination of concepts of many topics, and this is what precisely IIT JEE does. It will test your concepts, and your ability to apply your concepts to a particular situation.
All the Best.
Regards,
Ashwin (IIT Madras)