Tangents & Intersecting Chords

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1(a)Exercise 18(A)

In the given figure, PA, PB and QR are tangents to a circle. If perimeter of the △PQR = 18 cm, the length of tangent PA is :

In the given figure, PA, PB and QR are tangents to a circle. If perimeter of the △PQR = 18 cm, the length of tangent PA is : Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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Let tangent QR intersect circle at point D.

In the given figure, PA, PB and QR are tangents to a circle. If perimeter of the △PQR = 18 cm, the length of tangent PA is : Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

Given,

Perimeter of the △PQR = 18 cm.

⇒ PQ + QD + RD + PR = 18 .............(1)

We know that,

Two tangents drawn to a circle form an exterior point are equal in length.

∴ PA = PB = x (let), RD = RA and QD = QB.

Substituting above values in equation (1), we get :

⇒ PQ + QB + RA + PR = 18

⇒ PB + PA = 18

⇒ x + x = 18

⇒ 2x = 18

⇒ x = 9 cm.

∴ PA = 9 cm.

Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.

1(b)Exercise 18(A)

In the given figure, APB is tangent to the inner circle and also a chord of outer circle. Both the circles are concentric. If OA = 10 cm and OP = 6 cm, the length of AB is :

In the given figure, APB is tangent to the inner circle and also a chord of outer circle. Both the circles are concentric. If OA = 10 cm and OP = 6 cm, the length of AB is : Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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We know that,

Tangent at any point of a circle and the radius through this point are perpendicular to each other.

∴ OP ⊥ AP

In right angle triangle OAP,

By pythagoras theorem,

⇒ OA2 = OP2 + AP2

⇒ 102 = 62 + AP2

⇒ 100 = 36 + AP2

⇒ AP2 = 100 - 36

⇒ AP2 = 64

⇒ AP = $\sqrt{64}$ = 8 cm.

Since, AB is the chord to the bigger circle, with center O.

We know that,

Perpendicular from center to the chord, bisects it.

∴ PB = AP = 8 cm.

AB = AP + PB = 8 + 8 = 16 cm.

Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.

1(c)Exercise 18(A)

A, B and C are three circles which touch each other as shown. Using the information, given in the diagram, we find the length AB as :

A, B and C are three circles which touch each other as shown. Using the information, given in the diagram, we find the length AB as : Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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From figure,

AC = 9 + 6 = 15 cm

BC = 2 + 6 = 8 cm

In right angle triangle ACB,

⇒ AB2 = AC2 + BC2

⇒ AB2 = 152 + 82

⇒ AB2 = 225 + 64

⇒ AB2 = 289

⇒ AB = $\sqrt{289}$ = 17 cm.

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.

1(d)Exercise 18(A)

BC is a tangent to the circle with center O. OD is radius of the circle. If ∠DOC = 100°, ∠B is equal to :

BC is a tangent to the circle with center O. OD is radius of the circle. If ∠DOC = 100°, ∠B is equal to : Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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From figure,

OD = OA (Radius of same circle)

In △OAD,

∠ODA = ∠OAD = x (let) (As angles opposite to equal sides are equal)

Since, exterior angle in a triangle is equal to the sum of two opposite interior angles.

∴ ∠DOC = ∠ODA + ∠OAD

⇒ 100° = 2x

⇒ x = $\frac{100°}{2}$

⇒ x = 50°.

⇒ ∠OAD = 50°.

We know that,

Tangent at any point of a circle and the radius through this point are perpendicular to each other.

∴ ∠BCA = 90°.

In △ABC,

By angle sum property of triangle,

⇒ ∠ABC + ∠BCA + ∠CAB = 180°

⇒ ∠ABC + ∠BCA + ∠OAD = 180° [∵ From figure, ∠CAB = ∠OAD]

⇒ ∠ABC + 90° + 50° = 180°

⇒ ∠ABC + 140° = 180°

⇒ ∠ABC = 180° - 140° = 40°.

Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.

1(e)Exercise 18(A)

PA and PB are tangents to a circle with center O. If angle BPA = 70°, the angle ACB is :

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Join OA and OB.

PA and PB are tangents to a circle with center O. If angle BPA = 70°, the angle ACB is : Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

We know that,

Tangent at any point of a circle and the radius through this point are perpendicular to each other.

∴ ∠OAP = 90° and ∠OBP = 90°

In quadrilateral OAPB,

⇒ ∠OAP + ∠APB + ∠PBO + ∠BOA = 360°

⇒ 90° + 70° + 90° + ∠BOA = 360°

⇒ ∠BOA + 250° = 360°

⇒ ∠BOA = 360° - 250° = 110°.

We know that,

The angle which an arc of a circle subtends at the center is double that which it subtends at any point on the remaining part of the circumference.

∴ ∠AOB = 2∠ACB

⇒ ∠ACB = $\frac{1}{2}$ ∠AOB

⇒ ∠ACB = $\frac{1}{2} \times 110°$ = 55°.

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

1(f)Exercise 18(A)

In the given circle with centre O, PA and PB are tangents and ∠OAB = 28°, then ∠APB is :

In the given circle with centre O, PA and PB are tangents and ∠OAB = 28°, then ∠APB is : Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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We know that,

Tangent at any point of a circle and the radius through this point are perpendicular to each other.

∴ ∠OAP = 90°

From figure,

⇒ ∠PAB = ∠OAP - ∠OAB = 90° - 28° = 62°

PA and PB are tangents drawn to the circle from the external point P.

∴ PA = PB

We know that,

Angles opposite to equal sides of a triangle are equal.

∴ ∠PAB = ∠PBA = 62°

By angle sum property of triangle PAB,

⇒ ∠PAB + ∠PBA + ∠APB = 180°

⇒ 62° + 62° + ∠APB = 180°

⇒ ∠APB = 180° - 124° = 56°.

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.

1(g)Exercise 18(A)

In the above figure, if ∠P = 50°, then reflex angle AOB is :

In the above figure, if ∠P = 50°, then reflex angle AOB is : Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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Join OB.

In the above figure, if ∠P = 50°, then reflex angle AOB is : Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

We know that,

Tangent at any point of a circle and the radius through this point are perpendicular to each other.

∴ ∠OAP = 90° and ∠OBP = 90°

In quadrilateral OAPB,

⇒ ∠OAP + ∠APB + ∠PBO + ∠AOB = 360°

⇒ 90° + 50° + 90° + ∠AOB = 360°

⇒ ∠AOB + 230° = 360°

⇒ ∠AOB = 360° - 230° = 130°.

Reflex ∠AOB = 360° - ∠AOB = 360° - 130° = 230°.

Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.

2Exercise 18(A)

In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle and AB is a tangent to the circle at B. If AB = 15 cm and AC = 7.5 cm, calculate the radius of the circle.

In the figure, O is the centre of the circle and AB is a tangent to the circle at B. If AB = 15 cm and AC = 7.5 cm, calculate the radius of the circle. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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Let the radius of the circle to be r cm.

So, AO = AC + OC = (7.5 + r) cm.

In right ∆AOB, we have

⇒ AO2 = AB2 + OB2 [By Pythagoras Theorem]

⇒ (7.5 + r)2 = 152 + r2

⇒ 56.25 + r2 + 15r = 225 + r2

⇒ 15r = 225 - 56.25

⇒ 15r = 168.75

⇒ r = $\frac{168.75}{15}$ = 11.25 cm.

Hence, radius of circle = 11.25 cm.

3Exercise 18(A)

If the sides of a quadrilateral ABCD touch a circle, prove that AB + CD = BC + AD.

If the sides of a quadrilateral ABCD touch a circle, prove that AB + CD = BC + AD. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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Let a circle touch the sides AB, BC, CD and DA of quadrilateral ABCD at P, Q, R and S respectively.

If the sides of a quadrilateral ABCD touch a circle, prove that AB + CD = BC + AD. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

We know that,

If two tangents are drawn to a circle from an exterior point, the tangents are equal in length.

As, AP and AS are tangents to the circle from an external point A, we have

AP = AS ......... (1)

Similarly, we also get

BP = BQ ......... (2)

CR = CQ ......... (3)

DR = DS ......... (4)

Adding (1), (2), (3) and (4), we get

⇒ AP + BP + CR + DR = AS + DS + BQ + CQ

From figure,

AP + BP = AB, CR + DR = CD, AS + DS = AD and BQ + CQ = BC

⇒ AB + CD = AD + BC

Hence, proved that AB + CD = AD + BC.

4Exercise 18(A)

From the given figure, prove that :

AP + BQ + CR = BP + CQ + AR.

Also, show that :

AP + BQ + CR = $\frac{1}{2}$ x Perimeter of triangle ABC.

From the figure, prove that AP + BQ + CR = BP + CQ + AR. Also, show that AP + BQ + CR = 1/2 x Perimeter of triangle ABC. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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We know that,

If two tangents are drawn to a circle from an exterior point, the tangents are equal in length.

From point B, BQ and BP are the tangents to the circle

BQ = BP ........ (1)

From point A, AP and AR are the tangents to the circle

AP = AR ........ (2)

From point C, CR and CQ are the tangents to the circle

CR = CQ ........ (3)

Adding (1), (2) and (3) we get,

AP + BQ + CR = BP + CQ + AR ......... (4)

Hence, proved that AP + BQ + CR = BP + CQ + AR.

Now, adding AP + BQ + CR to both sides in (4), we get

2(AP + BQ + CR) = AP + BP + CQ + BQ + AR + CR ..........(5)

From figure,

AP + BP = AB, BQ + CQ = BC and AR + CR = AC.

Substituting above value in equation (5), we get :

⇒ 2(AP + BQ + CR) = AB + BC + CA

⇒ AP + BQ + CR = $\frac{1}{2}$(AB + BC + CA).

⇒ AP + BQ + CR = $\frac{1}{2}$ (Perimeter of △ABC). [∵ Perimeter = AB + BC + CA]

Hence, proved that AP + BQ + CR = $\frac{1}{2}$ (Perimeter of △ABC).

5Exercise 18(A)

In the given figure, if AB = AC then prove that BQ = CQ.

In the given figure, if AB = AC then prove that BQ = CQ. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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As, from point A, AP and AR are the tangents to the circle.

We know that,

If two tangents are drawn to a circle from an exterior point, the tangents are equal in length.

So, we have AP = AR ..........(1)

From point B, BP and BQ are the tangents to the circle.

∴ BP = BQ ..........(2)

From point C, CQ and CR are the tangents to the circle.

∴ CQ = CR ............(3)

Adding equations (1), (2) and (3), we get :

⇒ AP + BP + CQ = AR + BQ + CR

⇒ (AP + BP) + CQ = (AR + CR) + BQ

⇒ AB + CQ = AC + BQ

Given,

AB = AC

∴ BQ = CQ.

Hence, proved that BQ = CQ.

6Exercise 18(A)

Radii of two circles are 6.3 cm and 3.6 cm. State the distance between their centers if :

(i) they touch each other externally,

(ii) they touch each other internally.

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Let O be the center of the circle with radius = 6.3 cm and O' be the center of circle with radius = 3.6 cm.

(i) When the two circles touch each other at P externally. O' and O are the centers of the circles. Join O'P and OP.

Radii of two circles are 6.3 cm and 3.6 cm. State the distance between their centers if they touch each other externally. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

So, O'P = 6.3 cm, OP = 3.6 cm

Hence, the distance between their centres (O'O) is given by

O'O = O'P + OP = 6.3 + 3.6 = 9.9 cm.

Hence, distance between their centers if they touch each other externally is 9.9 cm.

(ii) When the two circles touch each other at P internally, O and O' are the centers of the circles. Join OP and O'P.

Radii of two circles are 6.3 cm and 3.6 cm. State the distance between their centers if they touch each other internally. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

So, O'P = 6.3 cm, OP = 3.6 cm.

Hence, the distance between their centres (O'O) is given by

O'O = O'P - OP = 6.3 - 3.6 = 2.7 cm.

Hence, distance between their centers if they touch each other internally is 2.7 cm.

7Exercise 18(A)

In the given Figure, two circles touch each other externally at point P. AB is the direct common tangent of these circles. Prove that :

(i) tangent at point P bisects AB.

(ii) angle APB = 90°.

In the figure, two circles touch each other externally at point P. AB is the direct common tangent of these circles. Prove that (i) tangent at point P bisects AB (ii) angle APB = 90°. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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(i) We know that,

If two tangents are drawn to a circle from an exterior point, the tangents are equal in length.

From figure,

In the figure, two circles touch each other externally at point P. AB is the direct common tangent of these circles. Prove that (i) tangent at point P bisects AB (ii) angle APB = 90°. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

TA and TP are the tangents to the circle with center O.

∴ TA = TP ...........(1)

TB and TP are the tangents to the circle with center O'.

∴ TB = TP ...........(2)

From (1) and (2) we get :

TA = TB.

Hence, proved that tangent at point P bisects AB.

(ii) In △ATP,

TA = TP [Proved above]

∴ ∠TAP = ∠TPA .........(1) [∵ angles opposite to equal sides are equal.]

In △BTP,

TB = TP [Proved above]

∴ ∠TBP = ∠TPB ..........(2) [∵ angles opposite to equal sides are equal.]

Adding (1) and (2), we get :

∠TAP + ∠TBP = ∠TPA + ∠TPB

∠TAP + ∠TBP = ∠APB ...........(3)

In △ABP,

⇒ ∠APB + ∠BAP + ∠ABP = 180° [Angle sum property of triangle]

⇒ ∠APB + ∠TAP + ∠TBP = 180° [From figure, ∠TAP = ∠BAP and ∠TBP = ∠ABP.]

⇒ ∠APB + ∠APB = 180°

⇒ 2∠APB = 180°

⇒ ∠APB = 90°.

Hence, proved that ∠APB = 90°.

8Exercise 18(A)

Tangents AP and AQ are drawn to a circle, with center O, from an exterior point A. Prove that :

∠PAQ = 2∠OPQ

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We know that,

The tangent at any point of a circle and the radius through this point are perpendicular to each other.

Tangents AP and AQ are drawn to a circle, with center O, from an exterior point A. Prove that ∠PAQ = 2∠OPQ. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

In quadrilateral OPAQ,

∠OPA = ∠OQA = 90°.

∠OPA + ∠OQA + ∠POQ + ∠PAQ = 360° [∵ Sum of angles in quadrilateral = 360°]

90° + 90° + ∠POQ + ∠PAQ = 360°

∠POQ + ∠PAQ = 360° - 180°

∠POQ + ∠PAQ = 180° ..........(1)

In △OPQ,

OP = OQ [Radius of same circle]

∴ ∠OPQ = ∠OQP [Angles opposite to equal sides are equal]

By angle sum property of triangle,

⇒ ∠OPQ + ∠OQP + ∠POQ = 180°

⇒ ∠OPQ + ∠OPQ + ∠POQ = 180°

⇒ 2∠OPQ + ∠POQ = 180° .........(2)

From (1) and (2) we get,

∠POQ + ∠PAQ = 2∠OPQ + ∠POQ

⇒ ∠PAQ = 2∠OPQ.

Hence, proved that ∠PAQ = 2∠OPQ.

9Exercise 18(A)

ABC is a right angled triangle with AB = 12 cm and AC = 13 cm. A circle, with center O, has been inscribed inside the triangle. Calculate the value of x, the radius of the inscribed circle.

ABC is a right angled triangle with AB = 12 cm and AC = 13 cm. A circle, with center O, has been inscribed inside the triangle. Calculate the value of x, the radius of the inscribed circle. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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Let AB touches the circle at L, AC at N and BC at M.

ABC is a right angled triangle with AB = 12 cm and AC = 13 cm. A circle, with center O, has been inscribed inside the triangle. Calculate the value of x, the radius of the inscribed circle. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

From figure,

LBMO is a square.

LB = BM = OM = OL = x.

AL = AB - LB = (12 - x) cm.

AL = AN = (12 - x) cm. [∵ Tangents from exterior point are equal in length.]

Since, ABC is a right angled triangle,

∴ AC2 = AB2 + BC2 [By pythagoras theorem]

⇒ 132 = 122 + BC2

⇒ BC2 = 132 - 122

⇒ BC2 = 169 - 144

⇒ BC2 = 25

⇒ BC = $\sqrt{25}$

⇒ BC = 5 cm.

From figure,

MC = BC - BM = (5 - x) cm.

Also,

CN = CM = (5 - x) cm. [∵ Tangents from exterior point are equal in length.]

Also,

⇒ AC = AN + CN

⇒ 13 = (12 - x) + (5 - x)

⇒ 13 = 17 - 2x

⇒ 2x = 17 - 13

⇒ 2x = 4

⇒ x = $\frac{4}{2}$

⇒ x = 2 cm.

Hence, x = 2.

10Exercise 18(A)

In the given figure, PT touches the circle with center O at point R. Diameter SQ is produced to meet the tangent TR at P.

Given ∠SPR = x° and ∠QRP = y°;

prove that :

(i) ∠ORS = y°

(ii) write an expression connecting x and y.

In the figure, PT touches the circle with center O at point R. Diameter SQ is produced to meet the tangent TR at P. Given ∠SPR = x° and ∠QRP = y° prove that : (i) ∠ORS = y°  (ii) write an expression connecting x and y. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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(i) From figure,

⇒ ∠QRP = ∠OSR = y° [Angles in alternate segment are equal]

⇒ OS = OR (Radius of same circle)

As, angles opposite to equal sides are equal,

∴ ∠ORS = ∠OSR = y°.

Hence, proved that ∠ORS = y°.

(ii) From figure,

∠ORP = 90° [As, tangent to a point and radius from that point are perpendicular to each other.]

⇒ ∠ORQ = ∠ORP - ∠QRP = 90° - y° ...........(1)

OQ = OR (Radius of same circle)

As, angles opposite to equal sides are equal,

∴ ∠OQR = ∠ORQ = 90° - y°

In △PQR,

⇒ ∠OQR = ∠QPR + ∠QRP (As exterior angle in a trinagle is equal to the sum of two opposite interior angles.)

⇒ 90° - y° = x° + y°

⇒ x° + 2y° = 90°.

Hence, x + 2y = 90°.

11Exercise 18(A)

PT is a tangent to the circle at T. If ∠ABC = 70° and ∠ACB = 50°; calculate :

(i) ∠CBT

(ii) ∠BAT

(iii) ∠APT

PT is a tangent to the circle at T. If ∠ABC = 70° and ∠ACB = 50°; calculate :  (i) ∠CBT  (ii) ∠BAT (iii) ∠APT. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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Join AT and BT.

PT is a tangent to the circle at T. If ∠ABC = 70° and ∠ACB = 50°; calculate :  (i) ∠CBT  (ii) ∠BAT (iii) ∠APT. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

(i) TC is the diameter of the circle.

Since, angle in a semi-circle is a right angle.

∴ ∠CBT = 90°.

Hence, ∠CBT = 90°.

(ii) In cyclic quadrilateral ATBC,

⇒ ∠CBT + ∠CAT = 180° (∵ Sum of opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral = 180°)

⇒ 90° + ∠CAT = 180°

⇒ ∠CAT = 180° - 90°

⇒ ∠CAT = 90°.

In △ABC,

⇒ ∠CBA + ∠CAB + ∠ACB = 180° [By angle sum property of triangle]

⇒ 70° + ∠CAB + 50° = 180°

⇒ ∠CAB + 120° = 180°

⇒ ∠CAB = 180° - 120°

⇒ ∠CAB = 60°.

From figure,

∠BAT = ∠CAT - ∠CAB = 90° - 60° = 30°.

Hence, ∠BAT = 30°.

(iii) From figure,

∠BTX = ∠BAT = 30° [Angle in same segment are equal]

∠PBT = ∠CBT - ∠CBA = 90° - 70° = 20°.

⇒ ∠PTB = 180° - ∠BTX = 180° - 30° = 150°.

In △PBT,

⇒ ∠PBT + ∠PTB + ∠APT = 180° [By angle sum property of triangle]

⇒ 20° + 150° + ∠APT = 180°

⇒ ∠APT + 170° = 180°

⇒ ∠APT = 180° - 170°

⇒ ∠APT = 10°.

Hence, ∠APT = 10°.

12Exercise 18(A)

In the given figure, O is the center of the circumcircle ABC. Tangents A and C intersect at P. Given angle AOB = 140° and angle APC = 80°; find the angle BAC.

In the figure, O is the center of the circumcircle ABC. Tangents A and C intersect at P. Given angle AOB = 140° and angle APC = 80°; find the angle BAC. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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Join OC

In the figure, O is the center of the circumcircle ABC. Tangents A and C intersect at P. Given angle AOB = 140° and angle APC = 80°; find the angle BAC. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

∴ PA and PC are the tangents

∴ OA ⊥ PA and OC ⊥ PC

In quadrilateral APCO,

⇒ ∠APC + ∠AOC = 180°

⇒ 80° + ∠AOC = 180°

⇒ ∠AOC = 180° - 80°

⇒ ∠AOC = 100°

From figure,

∠BOC = 360° - (∠AOB + ∠AOC)

= 360° - (140° + 100°)

= 360° - 240° = 120°.

We know that,

The angle at the centre of a circle is twice the angle at the circumference, subtended by the same arc.

Now arc BC subtends ∠BOC at the centre and ∠BAC at the remaining part of the circle.

∴ ∠BAC = $\frac{1}{2}$∠BOC = $\frac{1}{2} \times 120°$ = 60°.

Hence, ∠BAC = 60°.

13Exercise 18(A)

In the given figure, PQ is a tangent to the circle at A. AB and AD are bisectors of ∠CAQ and ∠PAC. If ∠BAQ = 30°, prove that : BD is diameter of the circle.

In the figure, PQ is a tangent to the circle at A. AB and AD are bisectors of ∠CAQ and ∠PAC. If ∠BAQ = 30°, prove that : BD is diameter of the circle. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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From figure,

∠CAB = ∠BAQ = 30° (AB is angle bisector of ∠CAQ)

⇒ ∠CAQ = 2∠BAQ = 60°.

From figure,

⇒ ∠CAQ + ∠PAC = 180° [Linear pair]

⇒ 60° + ∠PAC = 180°

⇒ ∠PAC = 180° - 60°

⇒ ∠PAC = 120°.

⇒ ∠PAC = 2∠CAD (AD is angle bisector of ∠PAC)

⇒ 120° = 2∠CAD

⇒ ∠CAD = $\frac{120°}{2}$

⇒ ∠CAD = 60°.

From figure,

∠DAB = ∠CAD + ∠CAB = 60° + 30° = 90°.

Thus BD, subtends 90° on the circle. Since, angle in semi-circle is a right angle.

Hence, BD is the diameter of the circle.

1(a)Exercise 18(B)

Chords AB and CD of a circle intersect each other at point O such that OA : OC = 4 : 7. Then OB : OD is equal to :

Chords AB and CD of a circle intersect each other at point O such that OA : OC = 4 : 7. Then OB : OD is equal to : Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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Given,

OA : OC = 4 : 7

We know that,

If two chords of a circle intersect internally or externally then the product of the lengths of their segments is equal.

From figure,

⇒ OA × OB = OC × OD

⇒ $\frac{OD}{OB} = \frac{OA}{OC}$

⇒ $\frac{OD}{OB} = \frac{4}{7}$

⇒ $\frac{OB}{OD} = \frac{7}{4}$.

⇒ OB : OD = 7 : 4.

Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.

1(b)Exercise 18(B)

If ∠PAC : ∠PCA = 4 : 5, ∠P is :

If ∠PAC : ∠PCA = 4 : 5, ∠P is : Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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We know that,

Sum of co-interior angles in a trapezium is 180°.

In trapezium ABDC,

⇒ ∠B + ∠BAC = 180°

⇒ 60° + ∠BAC = 180°

⇒ ∠BAC = 180° - 60° = 120°.

From figure,

⇒ ∠PAC + ∠BAC = 180°

⇒ ∠PAC + 120° = 180°

⇒ ∠PAC = 180° - 120° = 60°.

Given,

⇒ ∠PAC : ∠PCA = 4 : 5

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{∠\text{PAC}}{∠\text{PCA}} = \frac{4}{5} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{60°}{∠\text{PCA}} = \frac{4}{5} \\[1em] \Rightarrow ∠\text{PCA} = \frac{60° \times 5}{4} \\[1em] \Rightarrow ∠\text{PCA} = \frac{300°}{4} = 75°.\end{aligned}$$

In △PCA,

By angle sum property of triangle,

⇒ ∠APC + ∠PAC + ∠PCA = 180°

⇒ ∠APC + 60° + 75° = 180°

⇒ ∠APC + 135° = 180°

⇒ ∠APC = 180° - 135° = 45°.

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

1(c)Exercise 18(B)

AC is a tangent to the given circle which touches the circle at point B. If ∠EBC = 45°; angle EDB is equal to :

AC is a tangent to the given circle which touches the circle at point B. If ∠EBC = 45°; angle EDB is equal to : Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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From figure,

⇒ ∠ABE + ∠EBC = 180° [Linear pair]

⇒ ∠ABE + 45° = 180°

⇒ ∠ABE = 180° - 45° = 135°.

We know that,

The angle between a tangent and a chord through the point of contact is equal to an angle in the alternate segment.

⇒ ∠EDB = ∠ABE = 135°.

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

1(d)Exercise 18(B)

In the given circle, PA is tangent and PBC is secant, PA = 8 cm and PB = 4 cm. The length of BC is :

In the given circle, PA is tangent and PBC is secant, PA = 8 cm and PB = 4 cm. The length of BC is : Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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We know that,

If a chord and a tangent intersect externally, then the product of the lengths of the segments of the chord is equal to the square of the length of the tangent from the point of contact to the point of intersection.

⇒ PB × PC = PA2

⇒ 4 × PC = 82

⇒ 4 × PC = 64

⇒ PC = $\frac{64}{4}$ = 16 cm.

From figure,

BC = PC - PB = 16 - 4 = 12 cm.

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.

1(e)Exercise 18(B)

In the given figure, O is the center of the circle, PA is tangent and PBC is secant. If ∠ABC = 60°; ∠P is :

In the given figure, O is the center of the circle, PA is tangent and PBC is secant. If ∠ABC = 60°; ∠P is : Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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In △ABC,

∠BAC = 90° (Angle in semi-circle is a right angle)

⇒ ∠ABC + ∠BAC + ∠ACB = 180° (By angle sum property of triangle)

⇒ 60° + 90° + ∠ACB = 180°

⇒ 150° + ∠ACB = 180°

⇒ ∠ACB = 180° - 150° = 30°.

We know that,

The angle between a tangent and a chord through the point of contact is equal to an angle in the alternate segment.

⇒ ∠BAP = ∠ACB = 30°.

From figure,

⇒ ∠PBA + ∠ABC = 180° [Linear pairs]

⇒ ∠PBA + 60° = 180°

⇒ ∠PBA = 180° - 60° = 120°.

In △PBA,

⇒ ∠PBA + ∠BAP + ∠APB = 180° (By angle sum property of triangle)

⇒ 120° + 30° + ∠APB = 180°

⇒ 150° + ∠APB = 180°

⇒ ∠APB = 180° - 150° = 30°.

∴ ∠P = 30°.

Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.

2Exercise 18(B)

In the given figure, diameter AB and chord CD of a circle meet at P. PT is a tangent to the circle at T. CD = 7.8 cm, PD = 5 cm, PB = 4 cm. Find :

(i) AB

(ii) the length of tangent PT.

In the figure, diameter AB and chord CD of a circle meet at P. PT is a tangent to the circle at T. CD = 7.8 cm, PD = 5 cm, PB = 4 cm. Find : (i) AB (ii) the length of tangent PT. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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(i) From figure,

PC = PD + CD = 5 + 7.8 = 12.8 cm.

We know that,

If two chords of a circle intersect internally of externally then the product of the lengths of their segments is equal.

Since, here AB and CD intersect externally at P.

∴ AP x PB = CP x PD

⇒ AP x 4 = 12.8 x 5

⇒ AP = $\frac{12.8 \times 5}{4} = \frac{64}{4}$ = 16 cm.

From figure,

AB = PA - PB = 16 - 4 = 12 cm.

Hence, AB = 12 cm.

(ii) We know that,

If a chord and a tangent intersect externally, then the product of lengths of the segments of the chord is equal to the square of the length of the tangent from the point of contact to the point of intersection.

∴ PA x PB = PT2

⇒ 16 x 4 = PT2

⇒ PT = $\sqrt{64}$ = 8 cm.

Hence, PT = 8 cm.

3Exercise 18(B)

In the following figure, PQ is the tangent to the circle at A, DB is a diameter and O is the centre of the circle. If ∠ADB = 30° and ∠CBD = 60°, calculate:

(i) ∠QAB,

(ii) ∠PAD,

(iii) ∠CDB.

In the figure, PQ is the tangent to the circle at A, DB is a diameter and O is the centre of the circle. If ∠ADB = 30° and ∠CBD = 60°, calculate: (i) ∠QAB,  (ii) ∠PAD, (iii) ∠CDB. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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(i) ∠QAB = ∠ADB [∵ angles in alternate segment are equal.]

∴ ∠QAB = 30°.

Hence, the value of ∠QAB = 30°.

(ii) In △ADB,

∠DAB = 90° (∵ angle in semi-circle is 90°.)

Since, sum of angles in a triangle is 180°.

⇒ ∠ABD + ∠ADB + ∠DAB = 180°

⇒ ∠ABD + 30° + 90° = 180°

⇒ ∠ABD + 120° = 180°

⇒ ∠ABD = 60°.

From figure,

∠PAD = ∠ABD = 60° (∵ angles in alternate segment are equal)

Hence, the value of ∠PAD = 60°.

(iii) In △BCD,

∠BCD = 90° [∵ angle in a semi-circle is a right angle.]

∠CBD = 60°

∠CDB + ∠CBD + ∠BCD = 180° [By angle sum property of triangle]

⇒ ∠CDB + 60° + 90° = 180°

⇒ ∠CDB = 180° - 150° = 30°.

Hence, ∠CDB = 30°.

4Exercise 18(B)

If PQ is a tangent to the circle at R; calculate :

(i) ∠PRS,

(ii) ∠ROT.

Given, O is the center of the circle and angle TRQ = 30°.

If PQ is a tangent to the circle at R; calculate : (i) ∠PRS, (ii) ∠ROT. Given, O is the center of the circle and angle TRQ = 30°. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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(i) Since, ST passes through O, so ST is the diameter of the circle.

We know that,

Angle in a semi-circle is a right angle.

∴ ∠SRT = 90°.

Since, PQ is a straight line.

∴ ∠PRS + ∠SRT + ∠TRQ = 180°

⇒ ∠PRS + 90° + 30° = 180°

⇒ ∠PRS + 120° = 180°

⇒ ∠PRS = 180° - 120°

⇒ ∠PRS = 60°.

Hence, ∠PRS = 60°.

(ii) We know that,

The angle between a tangent and chord through the point of contact is equal to an angle in the alternate segment.

∠TSR = ∠TRQ = 30°.

Since, angle subtended by a segment at the center is double the angle suspended at the circumference.

∠ROT = 2∠TSR = 2 × 30° = 60°.

Hence, ∠ROT = 60°.

5Exercise 18(B)

Two circles with centers O and O' are drawn to intersect each other at points A and B. Center O of one circle lies on the circumference of the other circle and CD is drawn tangent to the circle with center O' at A. Prove that OA bisects angle BAC.

Two circles with centers O and O' are drawn to intersect each other at points A and B. Center O of one circle lies on the circumference of the other circle and CD is drawn tangent to the circle with center O' at A. Prove that OA bisects angle BAC. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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Join O'A and O'B.

Two circles with centers O and O' are drawn to intersect each other at points A and B. Center O of one circle lies on the circumference of the other circle and CD is drawn tangent to the circle with center O' at A. Prove that OA bisects angle BAC. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

As, the angle between a tangent and a chord through the point of contact is equal to the angle in the alternate segment, we have :

CD is the tangent and AO is the chord.

∴ ∠OAC = ∠OBA ......... (1)

In ∆OAB,

OA = OB [Radius of the circle with center O.]

∠OAB = ∠OBA .......... (2) [Angles opposite to equal sides]

From (1) and (2), we have

∠OAC = ∠OAB

Hence, proved that OA is the bisector of ∠BAC.

6Exercise 18(B)

In the figure, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral with BC = CD. TC is tangent to the circle at point C and DC is produced to point G. If ∠BCG = 108° and O is the center of the circle, find :

(i) angle BCT

(ii) angle DOC

In the figure, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral with BC = CD. TC is tangent to the circle at point C and DC is produced to point G. If ∠BCG = 108° and O is the center of the circle, find : (i) angle BCT (ii) angle DOC. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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Join OC, OD and BD.

In the figure, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral with BC = CD. TC is tangent to the circle at point C and DC is produced to point G. If ∠BCG = 108° and O is the center of the circle, find : (i) angle BCT (ii) angle DOC. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

Given,

∠BCG = 108°

From figure,

⇒ ∠BCG + ∠BCD = 180° [Linear pairs]

⇒ 108° + ∠BCD = 180°

⇒ ∠BCD = 180° - 108°

⇒ ∠BCD = 72°.

From figure,

⇒ ∠BDC = ∠DBC = x(let) [As, angles opposite to equal sides are equal]

In triangle BDC,

⇒ ∠DBC + ∠BDC + ∠BCD = 180° [Angle sum property of triangle]

⇒ x + x + 72° = 180°

⇒ 2x + 72° = 180°

⇒ 2x = 180° - 72°

⇒ 2x = 108°

⇒ x = $\frac{108°}{2}$

⇒ x = 54°.

From figure.

∠BCT = ∠BDC (Angles in alternate segment are equal)

∠BCT = 54°.

Hence, ∠BCT = 54°.

(ii) As, angle subtended by a segment on center is twice the angle subtended by it on any other part of circumference.

⇒ ∠DOC = 2∠DBC

⇒ ∠DOC = 2(54°) = 108°.

Hence, ∠DOC = 108°.

7Exercise 18(B)

In the figure; PA is a tangent to the circle, PBC is secant and AD bisects angle BAC. Show that triangle PAD is an isosceles triangle. Also, show that :

∠CAD = $\frac{1}{2}$ [∠PBA - ∠PAB]

In the figure; PA is a tangent to the circle, PBC is secant and AD bisects angle BAC. Show that triangle PAD is an isosceles triangle. Also, show that ∠CAD = 1/2 [∠PBA - ∠PAB]. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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As, the angle between a tangent and a chord through the point of contact is equal to the angle in the alternate segment, we have :

From figure,

PA is a tangent and AB is a chord.

∴ ∠PAB = ∠C [Angles in alternate segment are equal]...........(1)

Given,

AD is bisector of ∠BAC.

∴ ∠BAD = ∠DAC .......(2)

We know that,

An exterior angle is equal to sum of two opposite interior angles.

⇒ ∠ADP = ∠C + ∠DAC

⇒ ∠ADP = ∠PAB + ∠BAD [From (1) and (2)]

⇒ ∠ADP = ∠PAD

Since, sides opposite to equal sides are equal.

∴ PA = PD

∴ PAD is an isosceles triangle.

In △ABC,

⇒ ∠PBA = ∠C + ∠BAC [Exterior angle is equal to sum of two opposite interior angles]

⇒ ∠BAC = ∠PBA - ∠C

⇒ ∠BAC = ∠PBA - ∠PAB [As, ∠C = ∠PAB]

⇒ 2∠CAD = ∠PBA - ∠PAB [As, AD bisects ∠BAC]

⇒ ∠CAD = $\frac{1}{2}$(∠PBA - ∠PAB).

Hence, proved that ∠CAD = $\frac{1}{2}$(∠PBA - ∠PAB).

8Exercise 18(B)

Two circles intersect each other at point A and B. Their common tangent touches the circles at points P and Q as shown in the figure. Show that the angles PAQ and PBQ are supplementary.

In the figure; PA is a tangent to the circle, PBC is secant and AD bisects angle BAC. Show that triangle PAD is an isosceles triangle. Also, show that ∠CAD = 1/2 [∠PBA - ∠PAB]. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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Join AB.

In the figure; PA is a tangent to the circle, PBC is secant and AD bisects angle BAC. Show that triangle PAD is an isosceles triangle. Also, show that ∠CAD = 1/2 [∠PBA - ∠PAB]. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

As, the angle between a tangent and a chord through the point of contact is equal to the angle in the alternate segment, we have :

From figure,

PQ is a tangent and AB is a chord.

∴ ∠QPA = ∠PBA [Angles in alternate segment are equal] .........(1)

Also,

∴ ∠PQA = ∠QBA [Angles in alternate segment are equal] ..........(2)

Adding (1) and (2) we get,

⇒ ∠QPA + ∠PQA = ∠PBA + ∠QBA ..........(3)

⇒ ∠PBA + ∠QBA = ∠PBQ ...........(4)

In △PAQ,

⇒ ∠QPA + ∠PQA + ∠PAQ = 180° [Angle sum property of triangle]

⇒ ∠QPA + ∠PQA = 180° - ∠PAQ

⇒ ∠PBA + ∠QBA = 180° - ∠PAQ [From (3)] ..........(5)

From (4) and (5), we get :

⇒ ∠PBQ = 180° - ∠PAQ

⇒ ∠PBQ + ∠PAQ = 180°.

Hence, proved that PAQ and PBQ are supplementary.

9Exercise 18(B)

In the figure, chords AE and BC intersect each other at point D.

(i) If ∠CDE = 90°, AB = 5 cm, BD = 4 cm and CD = 9 cm; find DE.

(ii) If AD = BD, show that : AE = BC.

In the figure, chords AE and BC intersect each other at point D. (i) If ∠CDE = 90°, AB = 5 cm, BD = 4 cm and CD = 9 cm; find DE. (ii) If AD = BD, show that : AE = BC. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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(i) Join AB.

In the figure, chords AE and BC intersect each other at point D. (i) If ∠CDE = 90°, AB = 5 cm, BD = 4 cm and CD = 9 cm; find DE. (ii) If AD = BD, show that : AE = BC. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

∠ADB = ∠CDE = 90° [Vertically opposite angles are equal.]

In right angle triangle ADB,

⇒ AB2 = AD2 + BD2

⇒ 52 = AD2 + 42

⇒ 25 = AD2 + 16

⇒ AD2 = 25 - 16

⇒ AD2 = 9

⇒ AD = $\sqrt{9}$

⇒ AD = 3 cm.

We know that,

If two chords of a circle intersect internally or externally then the product of the lengths of their segment is equal.

From figure,

Chords AE and CB intersect internally at point D.

⇒ AD × DE = CD × BD

⇒ 3 × DE = 4 × 9

⇒ DE = $\frac{36}{3}$

⇒ DE = 12 cm.

Hence, DE = 12 cm.

(ii) Given,

AD = BD ........(1)

AD = BD = x (let)

We know that,

⇒ AD × DE = CD × BD

⇒ (x)DE = (x)CD

⇒ DE = CD ..........(2)

Adding (1) and (2), we get :

⇒ AD + DE = BD + CD

⇒ AE = BC.

Hence, proved that AE = BC.

10Exercise 18(B)

In the adjoining figure, O is the center of the circle and AB is a tangent to it at point B. ∠BDC = 65°. Find ∠BAO.

In the figure, O is the center of the circle and AB is a tangent to it at point B. ∠BDC = 65°. Find ∠BAO. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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From figure,

⇒ ∠ADE + ∠BDE = 180° [Linear pairs]

⇒ ∠ADE + 65° = 180°

⇒ ∠ADE = 180° - 65°

⇒ ∠ADE = 115° ..............(1)

∠DBO = 90° [As, DB is tangent and BC is diameter.]

In △BDC,

⇒ ∠BDC + ∠DBC + ∠DCB = 180° [Angle sum property of triangle]

⇒ 65° + 90° + ∠DCB = 180°

⇒ ∠DCB = 180° - 155° = 25°.

From figure,

OE = OC [Radius of same circle.]

⇒ ∠OCE = ∠OEC [As, angles opposite to equal sides are equal.]

⇒ ∠OEC = ∠DCB = 25°. [As, ∠OCE = ∠DCB]

In △ADE,

⇒ ∠ADE + ∠DEA + ∠DAE = 180° [Angle sum property of triangle]

⇒ 115° + 25° + ∠DAE = 180° [From figure, ∠DEA = ∠OEC [Vertically opposite angles are equal]]

⇒ ∠DAE = 180° - 140° = 40°.

From figure,

∠BAO = ∠DAE = 40°.

Hence, ∠BAO = 40°.

1(a)Test Yourself

AP is a tangent to the given circle. If AB = 8 cm and BC = 10 cm, then AP is :

AP is a tangent to the given circle. If AB = 8 cm and BC = 10 cm, then AP is : Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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We know that,

If a chord and a tangent intersect externally, then the product of the lengths of the segments of the chord is equal to the square of the length of the tangent from the point of contact to the point of intersection.

From figure,

AC = AB + BC = 8 + 10 = 18 cm.

⇒ AB × AC = AP2

⇒ 8 × 18 = AP2

⇒ AP2 = 144

⇒ AP = $\sqrt{144}$ = 12 cm.

Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.

1(b)Test Yourself

In the given figure, O is center of the circle and PQ is a tangent. If angle OAB = x; the measure of angle ABP; in terms of x, is :

In the given figure, O is center of the circle and PQ is a tangent. If angle OAB = x; the measure of angle ABP; in terms of x, is : Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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From figure,

In △OAB,

OA = OB (Radius of same circle)

We know that,

Angles opposite to equal sides are equal.

⇒ ∠OBA = ∠OAB = x

We know that,

Tangent at any point of a circle and the radius through this point are perpendicular to each other.

∴ OB ⊥ PQ

∴ ∠PBO = 90°

From figure,

∠ABP = ∠PBO - ∠OBA = 90° - x.

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

1(c)Test Yourself

In the given figure, AB is tangent to the circle with center O. If OCB is a straight line segment, the angle BAC is :

In the given figure, AB is tangent to the circle with center O. If OCB is a straight line segment, the angle BAC is : Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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We know that,

Tangent at any point of a circle and the radius through this point are perpendicular to each other.

∴ OA ⊥ AB

∴ ∠OAB = 90°.

Let, ∠BAC = x

From figure,

In △OAC,

∠A = ∠OAB - ∠BAC = 90° - x.

Also,

OA = OC (Radius of same circle)

We know that,

Angles opposite to equal sides are equal.

∴ ∠C = ∠A = 90° - x.

By angle sum property of triangle,

⇒ ∠A + ∠O + ∠C = 180°

⇒ 90° - x + ∠O + 90° - x = 180°

⇒ ∠O + 180° - 2x = 180°

⇒ ∠O = 180° - 180° + 2x = 2x.

In △OAB,

By angle sum property of triangle,

⇒ ∠O + ∠A + ∠B = 180°

⇒ ∠O + ∠OAB + ∠B = 180°

⇒ 2x + 90° + 20° = 180°

⇒ 2x + 110° = 180°

⇒ 2x = 180° - 110°

⇒ 2x = 70°

⇒ x = $\frac{70°}{2}$ = 35°.

⇒ ∠BAC = 35°.

Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.

1(d)Test Yourself

In the given figure O is center, PQ is tangent at point A. BD is diameter and ∠AOD = 84° then angle QAD is :

In the given figure O is center, PQ is tangent at point A. BD is diameter and ∠AOD = 84° then angle QAD is : Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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In △OAD,

OA = OD (Radius of same circle)

We know that,

Angles opposite to equal sides are equal.

∴ ∠A = ∠D = x (let)

⇒ ∠O + ∠A + ∠D = 180° (By angle sum property of triangle)

⇒ 84° + x + x = 180°

⇒ 2x = 180° - 84°

⇒ 2x = 96°

⇒ x = $\frac{96°}{2}$ = 48°.

From figure,

∠OAD = ∠A = 48°

We know that,

Tangent at any point of a circle and the radius through this point are perpendicular to each other.

∴ ∠OAQ = 90°

From figure,

∠DAQ = ∠OAQ - ∠OAD = 90° - 48° = 42°.

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

1(e)Test Yourself

Two mutually perpendicular tangents are drawn to a circle with radius $R\sqrt{2}$ units. The shortest distance between the two points of contact is :

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Let two perpendicular tangents from external point A touch the circle at points B and C.

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Given,

Radius = $R\sqrt{2}$ units

From figure,

AC = OB = $R\sqrt{2}$,

AB = OC = $R\sqrt{2}$.

In right angle triangle ABC,

⇒ BC2 = AB2 + AC2

⇒ BC2 = $(R\sqrt{2})^2 + (R\sqrt{2})^2$

⇒ BC2 = 2R2 + 2R2

⇒ BC2 = 4R2

⇒ BC = $\sqrt{4R^2}$

⇒ BC = 2R units.

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

1(f)Test Yourself

Three circles with centers A, B and C and radii 5 cm, 2 cm and 6 cm respectively and touch each other externally.

Assertion (A): To find the perimeter of the triangle ABC, add the radii of given three circles.

Reason (R): The required perimeter is the product of sum of the radii and 2.

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Let the circles intersect at points D, E and F.

For the three circles with centers A, B and C and radii 5 cm, 2 cm and 6 cm respectively. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

From figure,

Perimeter of triangle ABC = AB + BC + CA

= (AD + BD) + (BE + CE) + (CF + FA)

= 5 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 5

= 26 cm.

On adding radii of three circles, we get :

5 + 2 + 6 = 13 cm, which is not equal to perimeter.

Sum of radii × 2 = 13 × 2 = 26 cm, which is equal to perimeter.

∴ A is false, R is true

Hence, Option 2 is correct option.

1(g)Test Yourself

AB is diameter of the circle. PA is tangent and ∠AOC = 60°.

AB is diameter of the circle. PA is tangent and ∠AOC = 60°. Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

Assertion(A): x + 30° = 90°.

Reason(R): PA is tangent

⇒ ∠BAP = 90°

∴ x + 30° = 90°

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We know that,

The angle subtended by an arc of a circle at the center is double the angle subtended by it at any point on the remaining part of the circle.

∴ ∠AOC = 2 x ∠ABC

⇒ 60° = 2 x ∠ABC

⇒ ∠ABC = $\frac{60°}{2}$ = 30°

The tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular to the radius through the point of contact.

∴ AP ⊥ OA

⇒ ∠OAP = 90°

⇒ ∠OAP = ∠BAP = 90°

In ΔABP, according to angle sum property,

∴ ∠ABP + ∠APB + ∠BAP = 180°

⇒ 30° + x + 90° = 180°

⇒ 30° + x = 180° - 90°

⇒ 30° + x = 90°.

∴ Both A and R are true and R is correct reason for A.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

1(h)Test Yourself

Chords AD and BC one produce meet at exterior point P.

Chords AD and BC one produce meet at exterior point P. Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

Assertion(A): PD x AD = PC x BC.

Reason(R): In triangles PAB and PCD.

∠PAB = ∠PCD ⇒ ΔPAB ∼ ΔPCD

$\Rightarrow \frac{PD}{PB} = \frac{PC}{PA}$

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In ΔPAB and ΔPCD,

⇒ ∠PBA = ∠PDC (Exterior angles of a cyclic quadrilateral is always equal to interior opposite angle)

⇒ ∠PAB = ∠PCD ((Exterior angles of a cyclic quadrilateral is always equal to interior opposite angle))

ΔPAB ~ ΔPCD (By A.A. axiom of similarity)

We know that,

Corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional.

$\Rightarrow \frac{PD}{PB} = \frac{PC}{PA}$

∴ Reason (R) is true.

⇒ PD x PA = PC x PB

∴ Assertion (A) is false.

∴ A is false, R is true.

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

1(i)Test Yourself

Two circles touch each other externally at point P. OA and OB are the tangent of the two circles (as shown) and OA = 10 cm.

Two circles touch each other externally at point P. OA and OB are the tangent of the two circles (as shown) and OA = 10 cm. Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

Statement (1): OB = 10 cm.

Statement (2): On joining O and P, tangent OP = tangent OA and tangent OP = tangent OB

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Join OP.

We know that,

If two tangents are drawn to a circle from an exterior point, the tangents are equal in length.

From figure,

Two circles touch each other externally at point P. OA and OB are the tangent of the two circles (as shown) and OA = 10 cm. Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

O is the point from which, OA and OP are two tangents to the circle with centre Q'.

So, OA = OP .......(1)

Similarly, from point O, OB and OP are two tangents to the circle with centre Q.

So, OB = OP ......(2)

From (1) and (2), we have

⇒ OA = OB

⇒ OB = 10 cm

∴ Both the statements are true.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

1(j)Test Yourself

O is centre of the circle, PB and PC are tangents and ∠BPC = 50°.

O is centre of the circle, PB and PC are tangents and ∠BPC = 50°. Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

Statement (1): ∠BAC = ∠P = 50°

Statement (2): ∠BOC + 50° = 180°

⇒ ∠BOC = 130°

∴ ∠BAC = 65°

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The tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular to the radius through the point of contact.

∴ OB ⊥ BP and OC ⊥ CP

⇒ ∠OBP = 90° and ∠OCP = 90°

OCPB is a quadrilateral.

∴ ∠OBP + ∠BPC + ∠OCP + ∠BOC = 360°

⇒ 90° + 50° + 90° + ∠BOC = 360°

⇒ 230° + ∠BOC = 360°

⇒ ∠BOC = 360° - 230°

⇒ ∠BOC = 130°

We know that,

The angle subtended by an arc of a circle at the center is double the angle subtended by it at any point on the remaining part of the circle.

∴ ∠BOC = 2 x ∠BAC

⇒ 130° = 2 x ∠BAC

⇒ ∠BAC = $\frac{130°}{2}$ = 65°.

So, Statement 1 is false, and statement 2 is true.

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

2Test Yourself

In the given figure, C and D are points on the semi-circle described on AB as diameter.

Given angle BAD = 70° and angle DBC = 30°, calculate angle BDC.

In the figure, C and D are points on the semi-circle described on AB as diameter. Given angle BAD = 70° and angle DBC = 30°, calculate angle BDC. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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As ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral, we have

⇒ ∠BCD + ∠BAD = 180° [Opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral are supplementary]

⇒ ∠BCD + 70° = 180°

⇒ ∠BCD = 180° - 70° = 110°

In ∆BCD,

⇒ ∠CBD + ∠BCD + ∠BDC = 180° [By angle sum property of triangle]

⇒ 30° + 110° + ∠BDC = 180°

⇒ ∠BDC = 180° - 140° = 40°.

Hence, ∠BDC = 40°.

3Test Yourself

In cyclic quadrilateral ABCD, ∠A = 3∠C and ∠D = 5∠B. Find the measure of each angle of the quadrilateral.

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Given, cyclic quadrilateral ABCD

In cyclic quadrilateral ABCD, ∠A = 3∠C and ∠D = 5∠B. Find the measure of each angle of the quadrilateral. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

So, ∠A + ∠C = 180° [Opposite angles in a cyclic quadrilateral is supplementary]

⇒ 3∠C + ∠C = 180° [As ∠A = 3∠C]

⇒ 4∠C = 180°

⇒ ∠C = $\frac{180°}{4}$

⇒ ∠C = 45°.

Now,

⇒ ∠A = 3∠C = 3 x 45° = 135°.

Similarly,

⇒ ∠B + ∠D = 180°

⇒ ∠B + 5∠B = 180° [As, ∠D = 5∠B]

⇒ 6∠B = 180°

⇒ ∠B = $\frac{180°}{6}$

⇒ ∠B = 30°.

Now,

⇒ ∠D = 5∠B = 5 x 30° = 150°.

Hence, ∠A = 135°, ∠B = 30°, ∠C = 45° and ∠D = 150°.

4Test Yourself

Show that the circle drawn on any one of the equal sides of an isosceles triangle as diameter bisects the base.

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Let circle be drawn on one of the equal sides AB of the isosceles triangle ABC as shown in the figure below:

Show that the circle drawn on any one of the equal sides of an isosceles triangle as diameter bisects the base. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

We have ∠ADB = 90° [Angle in a semi-circle is a right angle]

But,

⇒ ∠ADB + ∠ADC = 180° [Linear pair]

⇒ 90° + ∠ADC = 180°

⇒ ∠ADC = 180° - 90°

⇒ ∠ADC = 90°.

In ∆ABD and ∆ACD, we have

⇒ ∠ADB = ∠ADC [Each 90°]

⇒ AB = AC [Given]

⇒ AD = AD [Common]

Hence, ∆ABD ≅ ∆ACD by RHS congruence criterion.

By, C.P.C.T we get :

BD = DC

Hence, the circle bisects base BC at D.

5Test Yourself

Bisectors of vertex angles A, B and C of a triangle ABC intersect its circumcircle at points D, E and F respectively. Prove that angle EDF = 90° - $\frac{1}{2}$∠A.

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BE is the bisector of ∠B.

⇒ ∠ABE = $\frac{∠B}{2}$

Bisectors of vertex angles A, B and C of a triangle ABC intersect its circumcircle at points D, E and F respectively. Prove that angle EDF = 90° - (1/2)∠A. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

From figure,

⇒ ∠ADE = ∠ABE [Angles in same segment are equal]

⇒ ∠ADE = $\frac{∠B}{2}$ ...........(1)

Also,

FC is the bisector of ∠C.

⇒ ∠ACF = $\frac{∠C}{2}$

⇒ ∠ACF = ∠ADF [Angles in same segment are equal]

⇒ ∠ADF = $\frac{∠C}{2}$ .............(2)

From figure,

⇒ ∠D = ∠ADE + ∠ADF

⇒ ∠D = $\frac{∠B + ∠C}{2}$ ...........(3)

In triangle ABC,

⇒ ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180°

⇒ ∠B + ∠C = 180° - ∠A

Substituting above value in (3), we get :

⇒ ∠D = $\frac{180° - ∠A}{2}$

⇒ ∠D = 90° - $\frac{1}{2}$∠A.

From figure,

∠EDF = ∠D.

Hence, proved that ∠EDF = $90° - \frac{1}{2}∠A$.

6Test Yourself

In the figure, AB is the chord of a circle with centre O and DOC is a line segment such that BC = DO. If ∠C = 20°, find angle AOD.

In the figure, AB is the chord of a circle with centre O and DOC is a line segment such that BC = DO. If ∠C = 20°, find angle AOD. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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Join OB.

In the figure, AB is the chord of a circle with centre O and DOC is a line segment such that BC = DO. If ∠C = 20°, find angle AOD. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

Given,

BC = OD = radius of circle

⇒ BC = OB.

As, angles opposite to equal sides are equal.

⇒ ∠BOC = ∠BCO = 20°.

An exterior angle is equal to the sum of two opposite interior angles.

∴ ∠ABO = ∠BCO + ∠BOC = 20° + 20° = 40° ............(1)

Now in ∆OAB,

OA = OB [Radii of the same circle]

As, angles opposite to equal sides are equal.

∠OAB = ∠ABO = 40° [from (1)]

By angle sum property of triangle,

⇒ ∠AOB + ∠OAB + ∠OBA = 180°

⇒ ∠AOB + 40° + 40° = 180°

⇒ ∠AOB + 80° = 180°

⇒ ∠AOB = 180° - 80°

⇒ ∠AOB = 100°

As DOC is a straight line,

⇒ ∠AOD + ∠AOB + ∠BOC = 180°

⇒ ∠AOD + 100° + 20° = 180°

⇒ ∠AOD = 180° - 120° = 60°.

Hence, ∠AOD = 60°.

7Test Yourself

P is the midpoint of an arc APB of a circle. Prove that the tangent drawn at P will be parallel to the chord AB.

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We know that,

The angle between a tangent and a chord through the point of contact is equal to the angle in the alternate segment, we have :

From figure,

P is the midpoint of an arc APB of a circle. Prove that the tangent drawn at P will be parallel to the chord AB. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

As, TPS is a tangent and PA is the chord of the circle.

∠BPT = ∠PAB [Angles in alternate segments are equal] ..........(1)

But,

∠PBA = ∠PAB [Since, PA = PB as P is mid-point of arc APB.] ........(2)

From (1) and (2), we get :

∠BPT = ∠PBA

The above angles are alternate angles,

∴ TPS || AB

Hence, proved that the tangent drawn at P will be parallel to the chord AB.

8Test Yourself

In the given figure, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral, PQ is tangent to the circle at point C and BD is its diameter. If ∠DCQ = 40° and ∠ABD = 60°, find:

(i) ∠DBC

(ii) ∠BCP

(iii) ∠ADB

In the given figure, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral, PQ is tangent to the circle at point C and BD is its diameter. If ∠DCQ = 40° and ∠ABD = 60°, find: (i) ∠DBC (ii) ∠BCP (iii) ∠ADB. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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(i) We know that,

The angle between a tangent and a chord through the point of contact is equal to the angle in the alternate segment, we have :

From figure,

PQ is a tangent and CD is a chord.

⇒ ∠DBC = ∠DCQ [Angles in the alternate segment are equal]

⇒ ∠DBC = 40°.

Hence, ∠DBC = 40°.

(ii) In △DCB

⇒ ∠DBC + ∠DCB + ∠CDB = 180° [By angle sum property of triangle]

⇒ 40° + 90° + ∠CDB = 180° [∠DCB = 90°, as angle in a semi-circle is a right angle]

⇒ ∠CDB = 180° - 130° = 50°.

From figure,

⇒ ∠BCP = ∠CDB = 50°. [Angles in the alternate segment are equal]

Hence, ∠BCP = 50°.

(iii) In ∆ABD,

∠BAD = 90° [Angle in a semi-circle is a right angle]

∠ABD = 60° [Given]

⇒ ∠ADB + ∠BAD + ∠ABD = 180° [By angle sum property of triangle]

⇒ ∠ADB + 90° + 60° = 180°

⇒ ∠ADB = 180° - 150° = 30°

Hence, ∠ADB = 30°.

9Test Yourself

The given figure shows a circle with centre O and BCD is a tangent to it at C. Show that : ∠ACD + ∠BAC = 90°.

The figure shows a circle with centre O and BCD is a tangent to it at C. Show that : ∠ACD + ∠BAC = 90°. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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Join OC.

The figure shows a circle with centre O and BCD is a tangent to it at C. Show that : ∠ACD + ∠BAC = 90°. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

We know that,

The radius from the center of the circle to the point of tangent is perpendicular to the tangent line.

BCD is the tangent and OC is the radius.

As, OC ⊥ BD

∠OCD = 90°

∴ ∠OCA + ∠ACD = 90° ............. (1)

In ∆OCA,

⇒ OA = OC [Radius of the same circle]

∴ ∠OCA = ∠OAC [As, angles opposite to equal sides are equal]

Substituting in (1), we get

⇒ ∠OAC + ∠ACD = 90°

⇒ ∠BAC + ∠ACD = 90° [From figure, ∠BAC = ∠OAC]

Hence, proved that ∠ACD + ∠BAC = 90°.

10Test Yourself

ABC is a right triangle with angle B = 90°. A circle with BC as diameter meets hypotenuse AC at point D. Prove that:

(i) AC x AD = AB2

(ii) BD2 = AD x DC.

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(i) In ∆ABC, we have

∠B = 90° and BC is the diameter of the circle.

Hence, AB is the tangent to the circle at B.

ABC is a right triangle with angle B = 90°. A circle with BC as diameter meets hypotenuse AC at point D. Prove that: (i) AC x AD = AB^2 (ii) BD^2 = AD x DC. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

We know that,

If a chord and a tangent intersect externally, then the product of the lengths of the segments of the chord is equal to the square of the length of the tangent from the point of contact to the point of intersection.

∴ AB2 = AD x AC.

Hence, proved that AB2 = AD x AC.

(ii) From figure,

∠BDC = 90° [Angle in a semi-circle is a right angle.]

From figure,

⇒ ∠ADB + ∠BDC = 180° [Linear pairs]

⇒ ∠ADB + 90° = 180°

⇒ ∠ADB = 180° - 90°

⇒ ∠ADB = 90°

In ∆ADB,

⇒ ∠ADB + ∠A + ∠ABD = 180° [By angle sum property of triangle]

⇒ 90° + ∠A + ∠ABD = 180°

⇒ ∠A + ∠ABD = 90° ...............(1)

In ∆ABC, ∠ABC = 90°.

⇒ ∠ABC + ∠A + ∠ACB = 180° [By angle sum property of triangle]

⇒ 90° + ∠A + ∠ACB = 180°

⇒ ∠A + ∠ACB = 90° ...............(2)

From (1) and (2),

⇒ ∠A + ∠ABD = ∠A + ∠ACB

⇒ ∠ABD = ∠ACB.

From figure,

⇒ ∠ACB = ∠BCD

∴ ∠ABD = ∠BCD

Now in ∆ABD and ∆CBD, we have

∠BDA = ∠BDC [Both equal to 90°]

∠ABD = ∠BCD

Hence, ∆ABD ~ ∆CBD by AA postulate.

We know that,

Ratio of corresponding sides of similar triangles are same.

$\frac{BD}{DC} = \frac{AD}{BD}$

∴ BD2 = AD x DC.

Hence, proved that BD2 = AD x DC.

11Test Yourself

In the given figure, AC = AE.

Show that :

(i) CP = EP

(ii) BP = DP

In the given figure, AC = AE. Show that : (i) CP = EP (ii) BP = DP. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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(i) In ∆ADC and ∆ABE,

⇒ ∠ACD = ∠AEB [Angles in the same segment are equal]

⇒ AC = AE [Given]

⇒ ∠A = ∠A [Common]

Hence, ∆ADC ≅ ∆ABE by ASA axiom.

So, by C.P.C.T we have

⇒ AD = AB ..............(1)

Given,

⇒ AE = AC .............(2)

Subtracting equation (1) from (2), we get :

⇒ AE - AD = AC - AB

⇒ DE = BC

In ∆BPC and ∆DPE,

⇒ ∠C = ∠E [Angles in the same segment are equal]

⇒ BC = DE [Proved above]

⇒ ∠CBP = ∠PDE [Angles in the same segment are equal]

Hence, ∆BPC ≅ ∆DPE by ASA axiom.

So, by C.P.C.T we have

⇒ CP = EP

Hence, proved that CP = EP.

(ii) Proved above,

∆BPC ≅ ∆DPE

∴ BP = DP [By C.P.C.T]

Hence, proved that BP = DP.

12Test Yourself

In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle. Tangents at A and B meet at C. If ∠ACO = 30°, find:

(i) ∠BCO

(ii) ∠AOB

(iii) ∠APB

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(i) In ∆OAC and ∆OBC, we have

⇒ OC = OC [Common]

⇒ OA = OB [Radii of the same circle]

⇒ CA = CB [Tangents to the circle from an exterior point are equal.]

Hence, ∆OAC ≅ ∆OBC by SSS congruence criterion.

∴ ∠ACO = ∠BCO = 30° [By C.P.C.T.]

Hence, ∠BCO = 30°.

(ii) From figure,

∠ACB = ∠ACO + ∠BCO = 30° + 30° = 60°.

Sum of opposite angles of cyclic quadrilateral = 180°.

⇒ ∠AOB + ∠ACB = 180°

⇒ ∠AOB = 180° - 60° = 120°.

Hence, ∠AOB = 120°.

(iii) Arc AB subtends ∠AOB at the center and ∠APB is the remaining part of the circle.

We know that.

When two angles are subtended by the same arc, the angle at the centre of a circle is twice the angle at the circumference.

⇒ ∠APB = $\frac{1}{2}$∠AOB = $\frac{1}{2}$ x 120° = 60°.

Hence, ∠APB = 60°.

13Test Yourself

The given figure shows a semi-circle with center O and diameter PQ. If PA = AB and ∠BCQ = 140°; find measures of angles PAB and AQB. Also, show that AO is parallel to BQ.

The figure shows a semi-circle with center O and diameter PQ. If PA = AB and ∠BCQ = 140°; find measures of angles PAB and AQB. Also, show that AO is parallel to BQ. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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Join PB.

The figure shows a semi-circle with center O and diameter PQ. If PA = AB and ∠BCQ = 140°; find measures of angles PAB and AQB. Also, show that AO is parallel to BQ. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

In cyclic quadrilateral PBCQ,

⇒ ∠BPQ + ∠BCQ = 180° [Sum of opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral = 180°]

⇒ ∠BPQ + 140° = 180°

⇒ ∠BPQ = 180° - 140°

⇒ ∠BPQ = 40° ............(1)

In △PBQ,

∠PBQ = 90° [Angle in a semi-circle is a right angle.]

⇒ ∠PBQ + ∠BPQ + ∠PQB = 180° [Angle sum property of triangle]

⇒ 90° + 40° + ∠PQB = 180°

⇒ 130° + ∠PQB = 180°

⇒ ∠PQB = 180° - 130°

⇒ ∠PQB = 50°.

In cyclic quadrilateral PQBA,

⇒ ∠PQB + ∠PAB = 180° [Sum of opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral = 180°]

⇒ 50° + ∠PAB = 180°

⇒ ∠PAB = 180° - 50°

⇒ ∠PAB = 130°.

In △PAB,

⇒ ∠PAB + ∠PBA + ∠BPA = 180° [Angle sum property of triangle]

⇒ 130° + ∠PBA + ∠BPA = 180°

⇒ ∠PBA + ∠BPA = 180° - 130°

⇒ ∠PBA + ∠BPA = 50° ................(2)

Given, PA = PB

Angles opposite to equal sides are equal.

∴ ∠PBA = ∠BPA = x (let)

Substituting above value in (2), we get :

⇒ x + x = 50°

⇒ 2x = 50°

⇒ x = $\frac{50°}{2}$

⇒ x = 25°.

From figure,

∠AQB = ∠APB = 25° [Angles in same segment are equal.]

∠APQ = ∠APB + ∠BPQ = 25° + 40° = 65.

We know that,

Angle subtended by an arc at the center is twice the angle subtended at any other point of circumference.

Arc AQ subtends ∠AOQ at the center and ∠APQ at the remaining part of the circle.

∠AOQ = 2∠APQ = 2 × 65° = 130°.

In △AOQ,

OA = OQ [Radii of same circle]

As, angles opposite to equal sides are equal.

∠OAQ = ∠OQA = y (let)

⇒ ∠OAQ + ∠OQA + ∠AOQ = 180° [Angle sum property of triangle]

⇒ y + y + 130° = 180°

⇒ 2y = 180° - 130°

⇒ 2y = 50°

⇒ y = $\frac{50°}{2}$

⇒ y = 25°.

∴ ∠OAQ = 25°.

Since, ∠OAQ = ∠AQB = 25°.

∠OAQ and ∠AQB are alternate angles.

Thus, AO and BQ are parallel.

Hence, ∠AQB = 25° and ∠PAB = 130°.

14Test Yourself

The given figure shows a circle with center O such that chord RS is parallel to chord QT, angle PRT = 20° and angle POQ = 100°. Calculate :

(i) angle QTR

(ii) angle QRP

(iii) angle QRS

(iv) angle STR

The given figure shows a circle with center O such that chord RS is parallel to chord QT, angle PRT = 20° and angle POQ = 100°. Calculate :  (i) angle QTR (ii) angle QRP (iii) angle QRS (iv) angle STR. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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(i) From figure,

The given figure shows a circle with center O such that chord RS is parallel to chord QT, angle PRT = 20° and angle POQ = 100°. Calculate :  (i) angle QTR (ii) angle QRP (iii) angle QRS (iv) angle STR. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

⇒ ∠POQ + ∠QOR = 180° [Linear pairs]

⇒ 100° + ∠QOR = 180°

⇒ ∠QOR = 180° - 100°

⇒ ∠QOR = 80°.

We know that,

Angle subtended by an arc at the center is twice the angle subtended at any other point of circumference.

Arc RQ subtends ∠QOR at the center and ∠QTR at the remaining part of the circle.

⇒ ∠QOR = 2∠QTR

⇒ ∠QTR = $\frac{1}{2}$∠QOR = $\frac{1}{2} \times 80° = 40°.$

Hence, ∠QTR = 40°.

(ii) We know that,

Angle subtended by an arc at the center is twice the angle subtended at any other point of circumference.

Arc QP subtends ∠QOP at the center and ∠QRP at the remaining part of the circle.

⇒ ∠QOP = 2∠QRP

⇒ ∠QRP = $\frac{1}{2}$∠QOP = $\frac{1}{2} \times 100° = 50°.$

Hence, ∠QRP = 50°.

(iii) Given,

RS || QT

⇒ ∠SRT = ∠QTR = 40° (Alternate angles are equal)

From figure,

∠QRS = ∠QRP + ∠PRT + ∠SRT = 50° + 20° + 40° = 110°.

Hence, ∠QRS = 110°.

(iv) Since, RSTQ is a cyclic quadrilateral and sum of opposite angles of cyclic quadrilateral = 180°.

⇒ ∠QRS + ∠QTS = 180°

⇒ ∠QRS + ∠QTR + ∠STR = 180°

⇒ 110° + 40° + ∠STR = 180°

⇒ ∠STR = 180° - 150°

⇒ ∠STR = 30°.

Hence, ∠STR = 30°.

15Test Yourself

In the given figure, XY is the diameter of the circle and PQ is a tangent to the circle at Y.

If ∠AXB = 50° and ∠ABX = 70°, find ∠BAY and ∠APY.

In the figure, XY is the diameter of the circle and PQ is a tangent to the circle at Y. If ∠AXB = 50° and ∠ABX = 70°, find ∠BAY and ∠APY. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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In △AXB,

⇒ ∠AXB + ∠XAB + ∠ABX = 180° [Angle sum property of triangle]

⇒ 50° + XAB + 70° = 180°

⇒ ∠XAB = 180° - 120° = 60°.

From figure,

∠XAY = 90° [Angle in a semi-circle is a right angle.]

∠BAY = ∠XAY - ∠XAB = 90° - 60 = 30°.

∠BXY = ∠BAY = 30° [Angles in same segment are equal]

We know that,

An exterior angle is equal to the sum of two opposite interior angles.

⇒ ∠ACX = ∠BXC + ∠CBX

⇒ ∠ACX = ∠BXY + ∠ABX [From figure, ∠BXC = ∠BXY and ∠CBX = ∠ABX]

⇒ ∠ACX = 30° + 70° = 100°.

We know that,

Diameter is perpendicular to tangent.

⇒ ∠XYP = 90°

An exterior angle in a triangle is equal to sum of two opposite interior angles.

⇒ ∠ACX = ∠APY + ∠CYP

⇒ ∠APY = ∠ACX - ∠CYP = 100° - 90° = 10°.

Hence, ∠APY = 10° and ∠BAY = 30°.

16Test Yourself

In the given figure, QAP is the tangent at point A and PBD is a straight line.

If ∠ACB = 36° and ∠APB = 42°, find :

(i) ∠BAP

(ii) ∠ABD

(iii) ∠QAD

(iv) ∠BCD

In the figure, QAP is the tangent at point A and PBD is a straight line. If ∠ACB = 36° and ∠APB = 42°, find : (i) ∠BAP (ii) ∠ABD (iii) ∠QAD (iv) ∠BCD. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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(i) We know that,

The angle between a tangent and a chord through the point of contact is equal to an angle in the alternate segment.

∴ ∠BAP = ∠ACB = 36°.

Hence, ∠BAP = 36°.

(ii) We know that,

An exterior angle in a triangle is equal to the sum of two opposite interior angles.

In △APB,

∠ABD = ∠APB + ∠BAP = 42° + 36° = 78°.

Hence, ∠ABD = 78°.

(iii) From figure,

∠ADB = ∠ACB = 36° (Angles in same segment are equal)

In △PAD,

∠QAD = ∠APB + ∠ADB = 42° + 36° = 78°. [Exterior angle is equal to sum of two opposite interior angles.]

Hence, ∠QAD = 78°.

(iv) We know that,

The angle between a tangent and a chord through the point of contact is equal to an angle in the alternate segment.

∴ ∠ACD = ∠QAD = 78°.

From figure,

∠BCD = ∠ACB + ∠ACD = 36° + 78° = 114°.

Hence, ∠BCD = 114°.

17Test Yourself

In the given figure, AB is the diameter. The tangent at C meets AB produced at Q.

If ∠CAB = 34°, find :

(i) ∠CBA

(ii) ∠CQB

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(i) From figure,

∠ACB = 90° (Angle in a semi-circle is a right angle.)

In △ACB,

⇒ ∠ACB + ∠CAB + ∠CBA = 180° [By angle sum property of triangle]

⇒ 90° + 34° + ∠CBA = 180°

⇒ ∠CBA = 180° - 124° = 56°.

Hence, ∠CBA = 56°.

(ii) From figure,

∠QCB = ∠CAB = 34° [Angle in alternate segment are equal.]

⇒ ∠CBQ + ∠CBA = 180° [Linear pairs]

⇒ ∠CBQ + 56° = 180°

⇒ ∠CBQ = 124°.

In △CBQ,

⇒ ∠CBQ + ∠QCB + ∠CQB = 180° [By angle sum property of triangle]

⇒ 124° + 34° + ∠CQB = 180°

⇒ ∠CQB = 180° - 158° = 22°.

Hence, ∠CQB = 22°.

18Test Yourself

In the given figure, O is the center of the circle. The tangents at B and D intersect each other at point P. If AB is parallel to CD and ∠ABC = 55°, find :

(i) ∠BOD

(ii) ∠BPD

In the given figure, O is the center of the circle. The tangents at B and D intersect each other at point P. If AB is parallel to CD and ∠ABC = 55°, find (i) ∠BOD (ii) ∠BPD. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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(i) From figure,

∠BCD = ∠ABC = 55° [Alternate angles are equal.]

We know that,

The angle subtended by an arc at the centre is double the angle subtended by it at any point on the remaining part of the circle.

∴ ∠BOD = 2∠BCD = 2 x 55° = 110°.

Hence, ∠BOD = 110°.

(ii) We know that,

A tangent line is always at a right angle to the radius of the circle at the point of tangency.

∴ ∠OBP = 90° and ∠ODP = 90°.

In quadrilateral ODPB,

⇒ ∠BOD + ∠OBP + ∠ODP + ∠BPD = 360° [Angle sum property of quadrilateral]

⇒ 110° + 90° + 90° + ∠BPD = 360°

⇒ ∠BPD = 360° - 290° = 70°.

Hence, ∠BPD = 70°.

19Test Yourself

In the following figure, PQ = QR, ∠RQP = 68°, PC and CQ are tangents to the circle with center O.

Calculate the values of :

(i) ∠QOP

(ii) ∠QCP

In the figure, PQ = QR, ∠RQP = 68°, PC and CQ are tangents to the circle with center O. Calculate the values of : (i) ∠QOP  (ii) ∠QCP. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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(i) Given,

PQ = QR

∴ ∠PRQ = ∠QPR [Angles opposite to equal sides are equal in a triangle.]

In △PQR,

⇒ ∠PRQ + ∠QPR + ∠RQP = 180°

⇒ ∠PRQ + ∠PRQ + 68° = 180°

⇒ 2∠PRQ = 180° - 68°

⇒ 2∠PRQ = 112°

⇒ ∠PRQ = $\frac{112°}{2}$

⇒ ∠PRQ = 56°.

We know that,

The angle subtended by an arc at the centre is double the angle subtended by it at any point on the remaining part of the circle.

∴ ∠QOP = 2∠PRQ = 2 x 56 = 112°.

Hence, ∠QOP = 112°.

(ii) We know that,

A tangent line is always at a right angle to the radius of the circle at the point of tangency.

∴ ∠OPC = 90° and ∠OQC = 90°.

In quadrilateral OQCP,

⇒ ∠QOP + ∠OPC + ∠OQC + ∠QCP = 360° [Angle sum property of quadrilateral]

⇒ 112° + 90° + 90° + ∠QCP = 360°

⇒ ∠QCP = 360° - 292° = 68°.

Hence, ∠QCP = 68°.

20Test Yourself

In the figure, given below, AC is a transverse common tangent to two circles with centers P and Q and of radii 6 cm and 3 cm respectively. Given that AB = 8 cm, calculate PQ.

In the figure, AC is a transverse common tangent to two circles with centers P and Q and of radii 6 cm and 3 cm respectively. Given that AB = 8 cm, calculate PQ. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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Since, AC is a tangent to the circle with center P at point A.

∴ ∠PAB = 90°.

Since, AC is a tangent to the circle with center Q at point C.

∴ ∠QCB = 90°.

In the figure, AC is a transverse common tangent to two circles with centers P and Q and of radii 6 cm and 3 cm respectively. Given that AB = 8 cm, calculate PQ. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

In △PAB and △QCB,

⇒ ∠PAB = ∠QCB (Both equal to 90°)

⇒ ∠PBA = ∠QBC (Vertically opposite angles are equal)

⇒ △PAB ~ △QCB.

In right angle △PAB,

$$\begin{aligned}\phantom{\Rightarrow} \text{PB}^2 = \text{PA}^2 + \text{AB}^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{PB} = \sqrt{\text{PA}^2 + \text{AB}^2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{PB} = \sqrt{6^2 + 8^2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{PB} = \sqrt{36 + 64} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{PB} = \sqrt{100} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \text{PB} = 10 \text{ cm}\end{aligned}$$

We know that,

In similar triangles ratio of corresponding sides are equal.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{PA}{QC} = \frac{PB}{QB} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{6}{3} = \frac{10}{QB} \\[1em] \Rightarrow QB = \frac{3 \times 10}{6} \\[1em] \Rightarrow QB = \frac{30}{6} \\[1em] \Rightarrow QB = 5 \text{ cm}.\end{aligned}$$

From figure,

QP = QB + PB = 5 + 10 = 15 cm.

Hence, QP = 15 cm.

21Test Yourself

In the figure, given below, O is the center of the circumcircle of triangle XYZ. Tangents at X and Y intersect at point T. Given ∠XTY = 80° and ∠XOZ = 140°, calculate the value of ∠ZXY.

In the figure, O is the center of the circumcircle of triangle XYZ. Tangents at X and Y intersect at point T. Given ∠XTY = 80° and ∠XOZ = 140°, calculate the value of ∠ZXY. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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YT and XT are tangents to the circle.

∴ ∠OYT = 90° and ∠OXT = 90°.

In the figure, O is the center of the circumcircle of triangle XYZ. Tangents at X and Y intersect at point T. Given ∠XTY = 80° and ∠XOZ = 140°, calculate the value of ∠ZXY. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

In quadrilateral OYTX,

⇒ ∠XOY + ∠OYT + ∠OXT + ∠XTY = 360°

⇒ ∠XOY + 90° + 90° + 80° = 360°

⇒ ∠XOY = 360° - 260° = 100°.

From figure,

⇒ ∠XOZ + ∠YOZ + ∠XOY = 360°

⇒ 140° + ∠YOZ + 100° = 360°

⇒ ∠YOZ = 360° - 240° = 120°.

We know that,

When two angles are subtended by the same arc, the angle at the centre of a circle is twice the angle at the circumference.

∴ ∠YOZ = 2∠ZXY

⇒ ∠ZXY = $\frac{1}{2}$∠YOZ = $\frac{1}{2} \times 120°$ = 60°.

Hence, ∠ZXY = 60°.

22Test Yourself

In the given circle with centre O, angle ABC = 100°, ∠ACD = 40° and CT is a tangent to the circle at C. Find ∠ADC and ∠DCT.

In the circle with centre O, angle ABC = 100°, ∠ACD = 40° and CT is a tangent to the circle at C. Find ∠ADC and ∠DCT. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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From figure,

⇒ ∠ADC + ∠ABC = 180° [Sum of opposite angles in a cyclic quadrilateral = 180°]

⇒ ∠ADC + 100° = 180°

⇒ ∠ADC = 180° - 100°

⇒ ∠ADC = 80°.

In △ADC,

⇒ ∠ADC + ∠CAD + ∠ACD = 180° [By angle sum property of triangle]

⇒ 80° + ∠CAD + 40° = 180°

⇒ ∠CAD = 180° - 120° = 60°.

From figure,

⇒ ∠DCT = ∠CAD = 60° [Angles in alternate segment are equal].

Hence, ∠DCT = 60° and ∠ADC = 80°.

23Test Yourself

In the figure given below, O is the center of the circle and SP is a tangent. If ∠SRT = 65°, find the values of x, y and z.

In the figure, O is the center of the circle and SP is a tangent. If ∠SRT = 65°, find the values of x, y and z. Tangents and Intersecting Chords, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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As, SP is tangent to the circle.

∴ ∠TSR = 90°.

In △TSR,

⇒ ∠TSR + ∠STR + ∠SRT = 180° [By angle sum property of triangle]

⇒ 90° + x + 65° = 180°

⇒ x = 180° - 155° = 25°.

We know that,

Angle which an arc subtends at the center is double that which it subtends at any point on the remaining part of the circumference.

∴ ∠SOQ = 2∠STQ

⇒ y = 2x = 2(25°) = 50°.

In △OSP,

⇒ ∠OSP + ∠SOP + ∠SPO = 180° [By angle sum property of triangle]

⇒ 90° + y + z = 180°

⇒ 90° + 50° + z = 180°

⇒ z = 180° - 140° = 40°.

Hence, x = 25°, y = 50° and z = 40°.

1Case-Study Based Question

(i) A tangent to a circle is a line coplanar with the circle which meets the circle at exactly one point.

A tangent to a circle is a line coplanar with the circle which meets the circle at exactly one point. Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

(ii) When two circles touch each other at exactly one point, either externally or internally, they are said to be tangent to each other.

When two circles touch each other at exactly one point, either externally or internally, they are said to be tangent to each other Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

AB is the common tangent to both the circles that are tangent to each other.

Based on the above information, how many common tangents do you think can be drawn for two circles, when the circles are as given below ? Draw the tangent(s) in each case.

Based on the above information, how many common tangents do you think can be drawn for two circles, when the circles are as given below ? Draw the tangent(s) in each case. Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10. Based on the above information, how many common tangents do you think can be drawn for two circles, when the circles are as given below ? Draw the tangent(s) in each case. Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
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(a)

Based on the above information, how many common tangents do you think can be drawn for two circles, when the circles are as given below ? Draw the tangent(s) in each case. Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

The two circles touch each other externally at one point. Hence, 3 common tangents can be drawn — two direct common tangents and one common tangent at the point of contact.

(b)

Based on the above information, how many common tangents do you think can be drawn for two circles, when the circles are as given below ? Draw the tangent(s) in each case. Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

The two circles lie apart and neither touch nor intersect. Hence, 4 common tangents can be drawn — two direct common tangents and two transverse common tangents.

(c)

Based on the above information, how many common tangents do you think can be drawn for two circles, when the circles are as given below ? Draw the tangent(s) in each case. Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

The two circles touch each other internally at one point. Hence, 1 common tangent can be drawn, at the point of contact.

(d)

Based on the above information, how many common tangents do you think can be drawn for two circles, when the circles are as given below ? Draw the tangent(s) in each case. Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.

The two circles intersect each other at two points. Hence, 2 common tangents can be drawn — two direct common tangents.

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