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In the given figure, PA and PB are two tangents to the circle with center O. If ∠APB = 60° then find the measure of ∠OAB.
In the given figure, PA and PB are two tangents from common point P
∴ PA = PB
[∵ Tangents drawn from an external point are equal]
∠PBA = ∠PAB
[∵ Angles opposite to equal angles are equal] …[1]
By angle sum property of triangle in △APB
∠APB + ∠PBA + ∠PAB = 180°
60° + ∠PAB + ∠PAB = 180° [From 1]
2∠PAB = 120°
∠PAB = 60° …[2]
Now,
∠OAP = 90° [Tangents drawn at a point on circle is perpendicular to the radius through point of contact]
∠OAB + ∠PAB = 90°
∠OAB + 60° = 90° [From 2]
∠OAB = 30°