Question

When two spheres of same radius are placed on H.P both are touching each other and the line joining the centers is making 45 degrees to V.P. The top view will be _____________

(a) single circle

(b) two circles

(c) concentric circles

(d) intersecting circles

This question was posed to me in examination.

My doubt stems from Projection of Spheres in division Projection of Solids of Engineering Drawing

Answer 1

The correct option is (d) intersecting circles

The best I can explain: Given two spheres of same radius are placed on H.P touching each other so as the spheres are placed on H.P the line joining the centers is parallel to H.P and given it is making 45 degrees with V.P so they both align in one line which gives two circles in top view.