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  1. Two equal circles intersect so that their centres, and the points at which they intersect form a square of side 1 cm. The area (in sq.cm) of the portion that is common to the circles is
    1. π/4
    2. π
      - 1
      2

    3. π/5
    4. (√2 – 1)
Correct Option: B

Distance between centres = diagonal of square = √2cm.

∴ Ex radii =
1
cm.
2

Required area = Area of ex-circle – area of square
=
π
- 1
2



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