Q) In the given figure, AB is a diameter of the circle with centre O. AQ, BP and PQ are tangents to the circle. Prove that ∠POQ = 90°. Ans: Let’s connect Point O with Point R where tangent PQ touches the circle. Let’s consider ∠ POR = x and ∠ QOR = y Step 1: […]
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Q) A circle with centre O and radius 8 cm is inscribed in a quadrilateral ABCD in which P, Q, R, S are the points of contact as shown. If AD is perpendicular to DC, BC = 30 cm and BS = 24 cm, then find the length DC. Ans: To find length of DC, we
Q) A backyard is in the shape of a triangle ABC with right angle at B. AB = 7 m and BC = 15 m. A circular pit was dug inside it such that it touches the walls AC, BC and AB at P, Q and R respectively such that AP = x m. Based
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Q) If a hexagon ABCDEF circumscribes a circle, prove that AB + CD + EF = BC + DE + FA. Ans: Let’s first draw a diagram for the given question: Let ABCDEF be the Heaxagon which is circumscribed on a circle. This circle has Center O and radius R. Now let P, Q, R,
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Q) A horse, a cow and a goat are tied, each by ropes of length 14 m, at the corners A, B and C respectively, of a grassy triangular field ABC with sides of lengths 35 m, 40 m and 50 m. Find the total area of grass field that can be grazed by them.
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Q) A circle is inscribed in a right-angled triangle ABC, right-angled at B. If BC = 7 cm and AB = 24 cm, find the radius of the circle Ans: Let’s first draw a diagram for the given question: By Pythagorus theorem, AC = = = = 25 cm Method 1: OP = OQ (radius of
Q) An arc of a circle of radius 21 cm subtends an angle of 60° at the centre. Find:(i) the length of the arc(ii) the area of the minor segment of the circle made by the corresponding chord radius r of in-circle. Ans: Let’s draw the diagram for better understanding: (i) length of the arc: We
Q) Pookalam is the flower bed or flower pattern designed during Onam in Kerala. It is similar as Rangoli in North India and Kolam in Tamil Nadu. During the festival of Onam , your school is planning to conduct a Pookalam competition. Your friend who is a partner in competition, suggests two designs given below. Observe
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Q) In figure 1, a right triangle ABC in which ∠B = 90 is shown. Taking AB as diameter, a circle has been drawn intersecting AC at point P. Prove that the tangent drawn at point P bisects BC. Ans: Here is the step by step solution method: Step 1: We can see that, Q
Q) PQRS is a diameter of a circle of radius 6 cm. The lengths PQ, QR and RS are equal. Semi-circles are drawn such that PQ = QR = RS. Semicircles are drawn on PQ and QS as diameters as shown in figure. Find the perimeter and area of the shaded region. Ans: Given that the