Two circles, both of radii 1 cm, intersect such that the circumference of each one passes through the centre of the circle of the other. What is the area (in sq cm) of the intersecting region?

Two circles, both of radii 1 cm, intersect such that the circumference of each one passes through the centre of the circle of the other. What is the area (in sq cm) of the intersecting region?

A.
(π/3) – (√3/4)
B.
(2π/3) + (√3/2)
C.
(4π/3) – (√3/2)
D.
(4π/3) + (√3/2)
E.
(2π/3) – (√3/2)

Correct Answer : E

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