In the given figure, PA and PB are two tangents to the circle with center O. If ∠APB = 60° then ∠OAB is
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…[1]
[Angles opposite to equal angles are equal]
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°