RS Aggarwal - Mathematics

Book: RS Aggarwal - Mathematics

Chapter: 12. Circles

Subject: Maths - Class 10th

Q. No. 14 of Exercise 12B

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14

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°


Chapter Exercises

Exercise 12A
Exercise 12B
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Formative Assessment (Unit Test)

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1

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2

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3

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4

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5

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6

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7

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8

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9

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10

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11

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12

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13

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14

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