In the given figure, 0 is the center of a circle and PT is the tangent to the circle. If PQ is a chord such that ∠QPT = 50° then ∠POQ = ?
In the given figure PT is a tangent to circle ∴ we have
∠OPT = 90°
[Tangents drawn at a point on circle is perpendicular to the radius through point of contact]
∠OPQ + ∠QPT = 90°
∠OPQ + 50° = 90°
∠OPQ = 40°
Now, In △POQ
OP = OQ
∠PQO = ∠QPO = 40°
[Angles opposite to equal sides are equal]
Now,
∠ PQO + ∠QPO + ∠ POQ = 180°
[By angle sum property of triangle]
40° + 40° + ∠POQ = 180°
∠POQ = 100°