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#### Page No 489:

Consider the figure.
We know that the tangent is perpendicular to the radius of a circle.
So, OPB is a right angled triangle, with $\angle \mathrm{OBP}=90°$
By using pythagoras theorem in $△\mathrm{OPB}$, we get

So, length of the tangent from point P is 21 cm.

#### Page No 490:

We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact
In right  triangle AOP
AO2 = OP2 + PA2
⇒ (6.5)2 = (2.5)2 + PA2
⇒ PA2 = 36
⇒ PA = 6 cm
Since, the perpendicular drawn from the centre bisect the chord.
∴ PA = PB = 6 cm
Now, AB = AP + PB = 6 + 6 = 12 cm
Hence, the length of the chord of the larger circle is 12 cm.

#### Page No 490:

We know that tangent segments to a circle from the same external point are congruent.
Now, we have
AD = AF, BD = BE and CE = CF
Now, AD + BD = 12 cm          .....(1)
AF + FC = 10 cm
⇒ AD + FC = 10 cm                    .....(2)
BE + EC = 8 cm
⇒ BD + FC = 8 cm                   .....(3)
AD + BD + AD + FC + BD + FC = 30
⇒2(AD + BD + FC) = 30
⇒AD + BD + FC = 15 cm           .....(4)
Solving (1) and (4), we get
FC = 3 cm
Solving (2) and (4), we get
BD = 5 cm
Solving (3) and (4), we get
∴ AD = AF = 7 cm, BD = BE = 5 cm and CE = CF = 3 cm

#### Page No 490:

Construction:  Join OA, OC and OB

We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact
∴ ∠OCA = ∠OCB = 90
Now, In △OCA and △OCB
∠OCA = ∠OCB = 90
OA = OB     (Radii of the larger circle)
OC = OC     (Common)
By RHS congruency
△OCA ≅ △OCB
∴ CA = CB

#### Page No 491:

We know that tangent segments to a circle from the same external point are congruent.
Now, we have
AR = AQ, BR = BP and CP = CQ
Now, AB = AC
⇒ AR + RB = AQ + QC
⇒ AR + RB = AR + QC
⇒ RB = QC
⇒ BP = CP
Hence, P bisects BC at P.

#### Page No 491:

Construction: Join OA, OB, OC, OE ⊥ AB at E and OF ⊥ AC at F

We know that tangent segments to a circle from the same external point are congruent.
Now, we have
AE = AF, BD = BE = 6 cm and CD = CF = 9 cm
Now,
$\mathrm{Area}\left(△\mathrm{ABC}\right)=\mathrm{Area}\left(△\mathrm{BOC}\right)+\mathrm{Area}\left(△\mathrm{AOB}\right)+\mathrm{Area}\left(△\mathrm{AOC}\right)\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒54=\frac{1}{2}×\mathrm{BC}×\mathrm{OD}+\frac{1}{2}×\mathrm{AB}×\mathrm{OE}+\frac{1}{2}×\mathrm{AC}×\mathrm{OF}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒108=15×3+\left(6+x\right)×3+\left(9+x\right)×3\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒36=15+6+x+9+x\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}$

∴ AB = 6 + 3 = 9cm and AC = 9 + 3 = 12 cm

#### Page No 491:

Let TR = y and TP = x
We know that the perpendicular drawn from the centre to the chord bisects it.
∴ PR = RQ
Now, PR + RQ = 4.8
⇒ PR + PR = 4.8
⇒ PR = 2.4
Now, in right triangle POR
By Using Pyhthagoras theorem, we have
PO2 = OR2 + PR2
⇒ 32 = OR2 + (2.4)2
⇒ OR2 = 3.24
⇒ OR = 1.8
Now, in right triangle TPR
By Using Pyhthagoras theorem, we have
TP2 = TR2 + PR2
x2 = y2 + (2.4)2
x2 = y2 + 5.76          .....(1)
Again, in right triangle TPQ
By Using Pyhthagoras theorem, we have
TO2 = TP2 + PO2
⇒ (y + 1.8)2 = x2 + 32
y2 + 3.6y + 3.24 = x2 + 9
y2 + 3.6y = x2 + 5.76          .....(2)
Solving (1) and (2), we get
x = 4 cm and y = 3.2 cm
∴ TP = 4 cm

#### Page No 491:

Suppose CD and AB are two parallel tangents of a circle with centre O
Construction: Draw a line parallel to CD passing through O i.e, OP
We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact.
∠OQC = ∠ORA = 90
Now, ∠OQC + ∠POQ = 180       (co-interior angles)
⇒ ∠POQ = 180 − 90 = 90
Similarly, Now, ∠ORA + ∠POR = 180       (co-interior angles)
⇒ ∠POR = 180 − 90 = 90
Now, ∠POR + ∠POQ = 90 + 90 = 180
Since, ∠POR and ∠POQ are linear pair angles whose sum is 180
Hence, QR is a straight line passing through centre O.

#### Page No 492:

We know that tangent segments to a circle from the same external point are congruent.
Now, we have
DS = DR, AR = AQ
⇒ AR + RD = 23
⇒ AR = 23 − RD
⇒ AR = 23 − 5          [∵ DS = DR = 5]
⇒ AR = 18 cm
Again, AB = 29 cm
⇒ AQ + QB = 29
⇒ QB = 29 − AQ
⇒ QB = 29 − 18          [∵ AR = AQ = 18]
⇒ QB = 11 cm
Since all the angles are in a quadrilateral BQOP are right angles and OP = BQ.
Hence, BQOP is a square.
We know that all the sides of square are equal.
Therefore, BQ = PO = 11 cm
Hence, the radius of the circle is 11 cm.

#### Page No 492:

AB is the chord passing through the centre
So, AB is the diameter
Since, angle in a semi circle is a right angle
∴∠APB = 90
By using alternate segment theorem
We have ∠APB = ∠PAT = 30
Now, in △APB
∠BAP + ∠APB + ∠BAP = 180      (Angle sum property of triangle)
⇒ ∠BAP = 180 − 90 − 30 = 60
Now, ∠BAP = ∠APT + ∠PTA        (Exterior angle property)
⇒ 60 = 30 + ∠PTA
⇒ ∠PTA = 60 − 30 = 30
We know that sides opposite to equal angles are equal.
∴ AP = AT
In right triangle ABP
$\mathrm{sin}\angle \mathrm{ABP}=\frac{\mathrm{AP}}{\mathrm{BA}}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒\mathrm{sin}30°=\frac{\mathrm{AT}}{\mathrm{BA}}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒\frac{1}{2}=\frac{\mathrm{AT}}{\mathrm{BA}}$
∴ BA : AT = 2 : 1

#### Page No 494:

We know that when a quadrilateral circumscribes a circle then sum of opposites sides is equal to the sum of other opposite sides.
∴ AB + CD = AD + BC
⇒6 + 8 = AD + 9

#### Page No 494:

Construction: Join OB

We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact
∵∠OBP = ∠OAP = 90
∠AOB + ∠OBP + ∠APB + ∠OAP = 360            [Angle sum property of a quadrilateral]
⇒ ∠AOB + 90 + 50+ 90 = 360
⇒ 230+ ∠BOC = 360
⇒ ∠AOB = 130
Now, In isoceles triangle AOB
∠AOB + ∠OAB + ∠OBA = 180            [Angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ 130 +  2∠OAB = 1800                          [∵∠OAB = ∠OBA ]
⇒ ∠OAB = 25

#### Page No 495:

Construction: Join OQ and OT

We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact
∵∠OTP = ∠OQP = 90
∠QOT + ∠OTP + ∠OQP + ∠TPQ = 360            [Angle sum property of a quadrilateral]
⇒ ∠QOT + 90 + 90 + 70 = 360
⇒ 250 + ∠QOT = 360
⇒ ∠QOT = 110
We know that the angle subtended by an arc at the centre is double the angle subtended by the arc at any point on the remaining part of the circle.
$\therefore \angle \mathrm{TRQ}=\frac{1}{2}\left(\angle \mathrm{QOT}\right)=55°$

#### Page No 495:

We know that tangent segments to a circle from the same external point are congruent.
So, we have
EA = EC for the circle having centre O1
and
ED = EB for the circle having centre O1
Now, Adding ED on both sides in EA = EC, we get
EA + ED = EC + ED
⇒EA + EB = EC + ED
⇒AB = CD

#### Page No 495:

We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact.
∴∠OPT = 90
Now, ∠OPQ = ∠OPT − ∠TPQ = 90 − 70 = 20
Since, OP = OQ as both are radius
∴∠OPQ = ∠OQP = 20           (Angles opposite to equal sides are equal)
Now, In isosceles △POQ
∠POQ + ∠OPQ + ∠OQP = 180       (Angle sum property of a triangle)
⇒ ∠POQ = 180 − 20 − 20 = 140

#### Page No 495:

Construction: Join OA, OB, OC, OE ⊥ AB at E and OF ⊥ AC at F

We know that tangent segments to a circle from the same external point are congruent.
Now, we have
AE = AF, BD = BE = 4 cm and CD = CF = 3 cm
Now,
$\mathrm{Area}\left(△\mathrm{ABC}\right)=\mathrm{Area}\left(△\mathrm{BOC}\right)+\mathrm{Area}\left(△\mathrm{AOB}\right)+\mathrm{Area}\left(△\mathrm{AOC}\right)\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒21=\frac{1}{2}×\mathrm{BC}×\mathrm{OD}+\frac{1}{2}×\mathrm{AB}×\mathrm{OE}+\frac{1}{2}×\mathrm{AC}×\mathrm{OF}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒42=7×2+\left(4+x\right)×2+\left(3+x\right)×2\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒21=7+4+x+3+x\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}$

∴ AB = 4 + 3.5 = 7.5 cm and AC = 3 + 3.5 = 6.5 cm

#### Page No 495:

Given: Two circles have the same centre O and AB is a chord of the larger circle touching the
smaller circle at C; also, OA=5 cm and OC=3 cm.

The length of the chord of the larger circle is 8 cm.

#### Page No 495:

Let AB be the tangent to the circle at point P with centre O.
To prove:  PQ passes through the point O.
Construction: Join OP.
Through O, draw a straight line CD parallel to the tangent AB.
Proof: Suppose that PQ doesn't passes through point O.
PQ intersect CD at R and also intersect AB at P.
AS, CD ∥ AB, PQ is the line of intersection,
∠ORP = ∠RPA (Alternate interior angles)
but also,
∠RPA = 90 (OP ⊥ AB)
⇒ ∠ORP  = 90
∠ROP + ∠OPA = 180 (Co interior angles)
⇒∠ROP + 90 = 180
⇒∠ROP = 90
Thus, the ΔORP has 2 right angles i.e. ∠ORP  and ∠ROP which is not possible.
Hence, our supposition is wrong.
∴ PQ passes through the point O.

#### Page No 495:

Construction: Join PO and OQ
In △POR and △QOR
RP = RQ    (Tangents from the external point are congruent)
OR = OR    (Common)
By SSS congruency, △POR ≅ △QOR
∠PRO = ∠QRO    (C.P.C.T)
Now, ∠PRO + ∠QRO = ∠PRQ
⇒ 2∠PRO = 120
⇒ ∠PRO = 60
Now, In △POR
$\mathrm{cos}{60}^{°}=\frac{\mathrm{PR}}{\mathrm{OR}}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒\frac{1}{2}=\frac{\mathrm{PR}}{\mathrm{OR}}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒\mathrm{OR}=2\mathrm{PR}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒\mathrm{OR}=\mathrm{PR}+\mathrm{PR}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒\mathrm{OR}=\mathrm{PR}+\mathrm{RQ}$

#### Page No 496:

We know that tangent segments to a circle from the same external point are congruent.
Now, we have
AD = AF, BD = BE and CE = CF
Now, AD + BD = 14 cm          .....(1)
AF + FC = 12 cm
⇒ AD + FC = 12 cm                    .....(2)
BE + EC = 8 cm
⇒ BD + FC = 8 cm                   .....(3)
AD + BD + AD + FC + BD + FC = 34
⇒2(AD + BD + FC) = 34
⇒AD + BD + FC = 17 cm           .....(4)
Solving (1) and (4), we get
FC = 3 cm
Solving (2) and (4), we get
BD = 5 cm = BE
Solving (3) and (4), we get

#### Page No 496:

We know that the radius and tangent are perpendicular at their point of contact
∵∠OBP = ∠OAP = 90
∠APB + ∠AOB + ∠OBP + ∠OAP = 360            [Angle sum property of a quadrilateral]
⇒ ∠APB + ∠AOB + 90 + 90= 360
⇒ ∠APB + ∠AOB = 180
Also, ∠OBP + ∠OAP = 180
Since, the sum of the opposite angles of the quadrilateral is 180
Hence, AOBP is a cyclic quadrilateral.

#### Page No 496:

We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact
Since, the perpendicular drawn from the centre bisect the chord.
∴ AP = PB = $\frac{\mathrm{AB}}{2}$ = 4 cm
In right  triangle AOP
AO2 = OP2 + PA2
⇒ 52 = OP2 + 42
⇒ OP2 = 9
⇒ OP = 3 cm
Hence, the radius of the smaller circle is 3 cm.

#### Page No 496:

We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact.
∴∠OPT = 90
Now, ∠OPQ = ∠OPT − ∠QPT = 90 − 60 = 30
Since, OP = OQ as both are radius
∴∠OPQ = ∠OQP = 30          (Angles opposite to equal sides are equal)
Now, In isosceles △POQ
∠POQ + ∠OPQ + ∠OQP = 180       (Angle sum property of a triangle)
⇒ ∠POQ = 180 − 30 − 30 = 120
Now, ∠POQ + reflex ∠POQ = 360         (Complete angle)
⇒ reflex ∠POQ = 360 − 120 = 240
We know that the angle subtended by an arc at the centre is double the angle subtended by the arc at any point on the remaining part of the circle.
$\therefore \angle \mathrm{PRQ}=\frac{1}{2}\left(\mathrm{reflex}\angle \mathrm{POQ}\right)=120°$

#### Page No 496:

Construction: Join OB

We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact
∵∠OBP = ∠OAP = 90
∠AOB + ∠OBP + ∠APB + ∠OAP = 360            [Angle sum property of a quadrilateral]
⇒ ∠AOB + 90 + 60 + 90 = 360
⇒ 240 + ∠AOB = 360
⇒ ∠AOB = 1200
Now, In isoceles triangle AOB
∠AOB + ∠OAB + ∠OBA = 180            [Angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ 120 +  2∠OAB = 180                          [∵∠OAB = ∠OBA ]
⇒ ∠OAB = 30

#### Page No 496:

Let PA and PB be the two tangents drawn to the circle with centre O and radius a such that $\angle \mathrm{APB}=60°.$

In ∆OPB and ∆OPA
OB = OA = a                    (Radii of the circle)
$\angle \mathrm{OBP}=\angle \mathrm{OAP}=90°$        (Tangents are perpendicular to radius at the point of contact)
BP = PA                            (Lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to the circle are equal)
So, ∆OPB ≌ ∆OPA           (SAS Congruence Axiom)
$\therefore \angle \mathrm{OPB}=\angle \mathrm{OPA}=30°$    (CPCT)
Now,
In ∆OPB,
$\mathrm{sin}30°=\frac{\mathrm{OB}}{\mathrm{OP}}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒\frac{1}{2}=\frac{a}{\mathrm{OP}}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}⇒\mathrm{OP}=2a$
Thus, the length of OP is 2a.
Disclaimer: The answer given in the book is incorrect.

#### Page No 499:

We can draw only two tangents from an external point to a circle.

Hence, the correct answer is option (b)

#### Page No 499:

We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact
Now, in right triangle OQR
By using Pythagoras theorem, we have
OR2 = RQ2 + OQ2
= 42 + 32
= 16 + 9
= 25
∴OR2 = 25
⇒OR = 5 cm
Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

#### Page No 499:

(c) 25 cm
The tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular to the radius at the point of contact.

#### Page No 499:

Two diameters cannot be parallel as they perpendicularly bisect each other.
Hence, the correct answer is option (d)

#### Page No 499:

In right triangle AOB
By using Pythagoras theorem, we have
AB2 = BO2 + OA2
= 102 + 102
= 100 + 100
= 200
∴OR2 = 200
⇒OR = $10\sqrt{2}$ cm
Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

#### Page No 499:

In right triangle PTO
By using Pythagoras theorem, we have
PO2 = OT2 + TP2
⇒ 102 = 62 + TP2
100 = 36 + TP2
TP2 = 64
⇒ TP = 8 cm
Hence, the correct answer is option (a).

#### Page No 500:

Construction: Join OT

We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact
In right triangle PTO
By using Pythagoras theorem, we have
PO2 = OT2 + TP2
⇒ 262 = OT2 + 242
676 = OT2 + 576
TP2 = 100
⇒ TP = 10 cm
Hence, the correct answer is option (a).

#### Page No 500:

We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact
Now, In isoceles right triangle POQ
∠POQ + ∠OPQ + ∠OQP = 180            [Angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒  2∠OQP + 90 = 180
⇒ ∠OQP = 45
Hence, the correct answer is option (b).

#### Page No 500:

We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact
∵∠OBA = ∠OCA = 90
∠BAC + ∠OCA + ∠OBA + ∠BOC = 360            [Angle sum property of a quadrilateral]
⇒ 40 + 90 + 90 + ∠BOC = 360
⇒ 220 + ∠BOC = 360
⇒ ∠BOC = 140
Hence, the correct answer is option (d).

#### Page No 500:

We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact
∵∠OBC = ∠OAC = 90
∠ACB + ∠OAC + ∠OBC + ∠AOB = 360            [Angle sum property of a quadrilateral]
⇒ ∠ACB + 90 + 90 + 60 = 360
⇒ ∠ACB + 240 = 360
⇒ ∠ACB = 120
Hence, the correct answer is option (d).

#### Page No 500:

We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact
In right  triangle AOP
AO2 = OP2 + PA2
⇒ 102 = 62 + PA2
⇒ PA2 = 64
⇒ PA = 8 cm
Since, the perpendicular drawn from the centre bisect the chord.
∴ PA = PB = 8 cm
Now, AB = AP + PB = 8 + 8 = 16 cm
Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

#### Page No 500:

We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact
In right triangle AOB
By using Pythagoras theorem, we have
OA2 = AB2 + OB2
⇒ 172 = AB2 + 82
289 = AB2 + 64
AB2 = 225
⇒ AB = 15 cm
The tangents drawn from the external point are equal.
Therefore, the length of AC is 15 cm
Hence, the correct answer is option (b).

(b) 50°

#### Page No 501:

We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact
Since, OP = OQ
∵POQ is a isosceles right triangle
Now, In isoceles right triangle POQ
∠POQ + ∠OPQ + ∠OQP = 180            [Angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒  70 + 2∠OPQ = 180
⇒ ∠OPQ = 55
Now, ∠TPQ + ∠OPQ = 90
⇒ ∠TPQ = 35
Hence, the correct answer is option (a).

(c)

(c) 70°

#### Page No 501:

We know that tangent segments to a circle from the same external point are congruent.
Therefore, we have
AF = AE = 4 cm
BF = BD = 3 cm
EC = AC − AE = 11 −  4 = 7 cm
CD = CE = 7 cm
∴ BC = BD + DC = 3 + 7 = 10 cm
Hence, the correct answer is option (b).

#### Page No 501:

We know that the sum of angles subtended by opposite sides of a quadrilateral having a circumscribed circle is 180 degrees.
∴∠AOD + ∠BOC =  180
⇒∠BOC =  180 − 135 = 45
Hence, the correct answer is option (b).

#### Page No 501:

Construction: Join OB

We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact
∵∠OBP = ∠OAP = 90
∠AOB + ∠OBP + ∠APB + ∠OAP = 360            [Angle sum property of a quadrilateral]
⇒ ∠AOB + 90 + 60+ 90 = 360
⇒ 240 + ∠AOB = 360
⇒ ∠AOB = 120
Now, In isoceles triangle AOB
∠AOB + ∠OAB + ∠OBA = 180           [Angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ 120 +  2∠OAB = 180                          [∵∠OAB = ∠OBA ]
⇒ ∠OAB = 30
Hence, the correct answer is option (b).

(c)

#### Page No 502:

We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact
Now, In △PQA
∠PQA + ∠QAP + ∠APQ = 180            [Angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ 90 + ∠QAP + 27 = 180                          [∵∠OAB = ∠OBA ]
⇒ ∠QAP = 63
In △PQA and △PRA
PQ = PR              (Tangents draw from same external point are equal)
QA = RA             (Radii of the circle)
AP = AP              (common)
By SSS congruency
△PQA ≅ △PRA
∠QAP = ∠RAP = 63
∴∠QAR = ∠QAP + ∠RAP = 63 + 63 = 126
Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

#### Page No 502:

Construction: Join CA and CB

We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact
∵∠CAP = ∠CBP = 90
Since, in quadrilateral ACBP all the angles are right angles
∴ ACPB is a rectangle
Now, we know that the pair of opposite sides are equal in rectangle
∴ CB = AP and CA = BP
Therefore, CB = AP = 4 cm and CA = BP = 4 cm
Hence, the correct answer is option (b).

(b) 50°

#### Page No 502:

We know that a chord passing through the centre is the diameter of the circle.
∵∠QPR = 90    (Angle in a semi circle is 90)
By using alternate segment theorem
We have ∠APQ = ∠PRQ = 58
Now, In △PQR
∠PQR + ∠PRQ + ∠QPR = 1800            [Angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ ∠PQR + 58 +  900 = 180
⇒ ∠PQR= 32
Hence, the correct answer is option (a).

#### Page No 502:

We know that a chord passing through the centre is the diameter of the circle.
∵∠DPC = 90    (Angle in a semi circle is 90)
Now, In △CDP
∠CDP + ∠DCP + ∠DPC = 180            [Angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ ∠CDP + ∠DCP +  90 = 180
⇒ ∠CDP + ∠DCP = 90
By using alternate segment theorem
We have ∠CDP = ∠CPB
∴∠CPB + ∠ACP = 90
Hence, the correct answer is option (b).

#### Page No 502:

We know that a chord passing through the centre is the diameter of the circle.
∵∠BAC = 90    (Angle in a semi circle is 90)
By using alternate segment theorem
We have ∠PAB = ∠ACB = 67
Now, In △ABC
∠ABC + ∠ACB + ∠BAC = 180            [Angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ ∠ABC + 67+  90 = 180
⇒ ∠ABC= 23
Now, ∠BAQ = 180 − ∠PAB          [Linear pair angles]
= 180 − 67
= 113
Now, In △ABQ
∠ABQ + ∠AQB + ∠BAQ = 180            [Angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ 23 + ∠AQB + 113 = 180
⇒ ∠AQB = 44
Hence, the correct answer is option (d).

#### Page No 503:

We know that tangent segments to a circle from the same external point are congruent.
Therefore, we have
NA = NC and NC = NB
We also know that angle opposite to equal sides are equal
∴ ∠NAC = ∠NCA and ∠NBC = ∠NCB
Now, ∠ANC + ∠BNC = 180           [Linear pair angles]
⇒ ∠NBC + ∠NCB + ∠NAC + ∠NCA= 180      [Exterior angle property]
⇒ 2∠NCB + 2∠NCA= 180
⇒ 2(∠NCB + ∠NCA) = 180
⇒ ∠ACB = 90
Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

(a) 60 cm2

(c) 40°

#### Page No 503:

We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact
In right triangle PTO
By using Pythagoras theorem, we have
PO2 = OT2 + TP2
⇒ PO2 = 52 + 102
⇒ PO2 = 25 + 100
⇒ PO2 = 125
⇒ PO = $\sqrt{125}$ cm
Hence, the correct answer is option (d).

#### Page No 503:

We know that a chord passing through the centre is the diameter of the circle.
∵∠BPA = 90    (Angle in a semi circle is 90)
By using alternate segment theorem
We have ∠APT = ∠ABP = 30
Now, In △ABP
∠PBA + ∠BPA + ∠BAP = 1800            [Angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ 30 +  900 + ∠BAP = 180
⇒ ∠BAP = 60
Now, ∠BAP = ∠APT + ∠PTA
⇒ 60 = 30 +  ∠PTA
⇒ ∠PTA = 30
Hence, the correct answer is option (b).

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We know that tangent segments to a circle from the same external point are congruent.
Therefore, we have
EK = EM = 9 cm
Now, EK + EM = 18 cm
⇒ ED + DK + EF + FM = 18 cm
⇒ ED + DH + EF + HF = 18 cm           (∵DK = DH and FM = FH)
⇒ ED + DF + EF = 18 cm
⇒ Perimeter of △EDF = 18 cm
Hence, the correct answer is option (d)

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Suppose PA and PB are two tangents we want to draw which inclined at an angle of 450
We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact
∵∠OBP = ∠OAP = 900
∠AOB + ∠OBP +  + ∠OAP + ∠APB = 3600            [Angle sum property of a quadrilateral]
⇒ ∠AOB + 900 + 900 + 450 = 3600
⇒ ∠AOB + 2250 = 3600
⇒ ∠AOB = 1350
Hence, the correct answer is option (b).

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We know that tangent segments to a circle from the same external point are congruent.
Therefore, we have
PS = PU = x
QT = QS = 12 cm
RT = RU = 9 cm
Now,

Now, PQ = QS + SP = 12 + 10.5 = 22.5 cm
Hence, the correct answer is option (c ).

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We know that tangent segments to a circle from the same external point are congruent.
Therefore, we have
PT = PQ = 3.8 cm and PT = PR = 3.8 cm
∴ QR = QP + PR = 3.8 + 3.8 = 7.6 cm
Hence, the correct answer is option (d)

(a) 9 cm

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Given: AO and BO are the radius of the circle
Since, AO = BO
∴ △AOB is an isosceles triangle.
Now, in △AOB
∠AOB + ∠OBA + ∠OAB = 180        (Angle sum property of triangle)
⇒ 100  + ∠OAB + ∠OAB = 180      (∠OBA = ∠OAB)
⇒ 2∠OAB = 80
⇒ ∠OAB = 40
We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact
∵∠OAT = 90
⇒ ∠OAB  + ∠BAT = 90
⇒ ∠BAT = 90 − 40 = 50
Hence, the correct answer is option (b).

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In right triangle ABC
By using Pythagoras theorem we have
AC2 = AB2 + BC2
= 52 + 122
= 25 + 144
= 169
∴ AC2 = 169
⇒ AC = 13 cm
Now,

Hence, the correct answer is option (b).

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Construction: Join OR

We know that tangent segments to a circle from the same external point are congruent.
Therefore, we have
BP = BQ = 27 cm
CQ = CR
Now, BC = 38 cm
⇒ BQ + QC = 38
⇒ QC = 38 − 27 = 11 cm
Since, all the angles in quadrilateral DROS are right angles.
Hence, DROS is a rectangle.
We know that opposite sides of rectangle are equal
∴ OS = RD = 10 cm
Now, CD = CR + RD
= CQ + RD
= 11 + 10
= 21 cm
Hence, the correct answer is option(d)

(a) 2 cm

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We know that when a quadrilateral circumscribes a circle then sum of opposites sides is equal to the sum of other opposite sides.
∴ AB + DC = AD + BC
⇒6 + 4 = AD + 7
Hence, the correct answer is option (a).

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(b) 5 cm
The lengths of tangents drawn from a point to a circle are equal.

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Construction: Join AF and AE

We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact
∵∠AED = ∠AFD = 90
Since, in quadrilateral AEDF all the angles are right angles
∴ AEDF is a rectangle
Now, we know that the pair of opposite sides are equal in rectangle
∴ AF = DE = 5 cm
Therefore, the radius of the circle is 5 cm
Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

(b) 2 cm

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We know that tangent segments to a circle from the same external point are congruent.
Therefore, we have
AP = AQ
BP = BD
CQ = CD
Now, AB + BC + AC = 5 + 4 + 6 = 15
⇒AB + BD + DC + AC = 15 cm
⇒AB + BP + CQ + AC = 15 cm
⇒AP + AQ= 15 cm
⇒2AP = 15 cm
⇒AP = 7.5 cm
Hence, the correct answer is option(d)

(c)

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(d) A circle can have more than two parallel tangents, parallel to a given line.
This statement is false because there can only be two parallel tangents to the given line in a circle.

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(d)A straight line can meet a circle at one point only.
This statement is not true because a straight line that is not a tangent but a secant cuts the circle at two points.

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(d) A tangent to the circle can be drawn from a point inside the circle.
This statement is false because tangents are the lines drawn from an external point to the circle that touch the circle at one point.

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(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is a correct explanation of Assertion (A).

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(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not a correct explanation of Assertion (A).

Assertion :-
We know that if two tangents are drawn to a circle from an external point, they subtend equal angles at the centre.

Reason:-

Given, a parallelogram ABCD circumscribes a circle with centre O.
$AB=BC=CD=AD\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}$
We know that the
tangents drawn from an external point to circle are equal .

Hence, ABCD is a rhombus.

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(d) Assertion(A) is false and Reasoning(R) is true.

Assertion: In this situation given in the diagram, the sum of opposite sides is always equal.
So, the correct relation should be: AB + CD = AD + CB
Hence, the assertion is false.
Reasoning: We know that in two concentric circles, the chord of the larger circle, which touches( or acts as a tangent to) the smaller circle, is bisected at the point of contact.
Therefore, Reasoning (R) is correct.
Hence, the correct answer is option (d).

(b) 50°

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(b) 10 cm
Since the tangents from an external point are equal, we have:

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We know that tangent segments to a circle from the same external point are congruent.
Now, we have
CR = CQ, AS = AP and BQ = BP
Now, BC = 7 cm
⇒ CQ + BQ = 7
⇒ BQ = 7 − CQ
⇒ BQ = 7 − 3          [∵ CQ = CR = 3]
⇒ BQ = 4 cm
Again, AB = AP + PB
= AP + BQ
= 5 + 4                           [∵ AS = AP = 5]
= 9 cm
Hence, the value of x is 9 cm.

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We know that tangents drawn from the external point are congruent.
∴ PA = PB
Now, In isoceles triangle APB
∠APB + ∠PBA + ∠PAB = 180            [Angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ ∠APB + 65 + 65 = 180                          [∵∠PBA = ∠PAB = 65 ]
⇒ ∠APB = 50
We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact
∴∠OBP = ∠OAP = 90
∠AOB + ∠OBP + ∠APB + ∠OAP = 360           [Angle sum property of a quadrilateral]
⇒ ∠AOB + 90 + 50 + 90 = 360
⇒ 230 + ∠BOC = 360
⇒ ∠AOB = 130
Now, In isoceles triangle AOB
∠AOB + ∠OAB + ∠OBA = 180            [Angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ 130 +  2∠OAB = 1800                          [∵∠OAB = ∠OBA ]
⇒ ∠OAB = 25

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(i) A line intersecting a circle at two distinct points is called a secant.
(ii) A circle can have two parallel tangents at the most.
(iii) The common point of a tangent to a circle and the circle is called the point of contact.
(iv) A circle can have infinite tangents.

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Given two tangents AP and AQ are drawn from a point A to a circle with centre O.

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Now, radius of a circle is perpendicular to the tangent at the point of contact.

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$\mathrm{Given},\mathit{AB}=\mathit{AC}$
We know that the tangents from an external point are equal.

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Given : A circle with centre O and a point A outside it. Also, AP and AQ are the two tangents to the circle.
:

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Given, a parallelogram ABCD circumscribes a circle with centre O.
$AB=BC=CD=AD\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}$
We know that the lengths of tangents drawn from an exterior point to a circle
are equal.

Hence, ABCD is a rhombus.

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Given: Two circles have the same centre O and AB is a chord of the larger circle touching the
smaller circle at C; also, OA = 5 cm and OC = 3 cm.

The length of the chord of the larger circle is 8 cm.

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We know that the tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal.

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Given, a quadrilateral ABCD circumscribes a circle with centre O.

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Given, PA and PB are the tangents drawn from a point P to a circle with centre O. Also, the line segments OA and OB are drawn.

We know that the tangent to a circle is perpendicular to the radius through the point of contact.

From (i) and (ii), we get:
$\angle APB+\angle AOB={180}^{0}$

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Let TR = y and TP = x
We know that the perpendicular drawn from the centre to the chord bisects it.
∴ PR = RQ
Now, PR + RQ = 16
⇒ PR + PR = 16
⇒ PR = 8
Now, in right triangle POR
By Using Pyhthagoras theorem, we have
PO2 = OR2 + PR2
⇒ 102 = OR2 + (8)2
⇒ OR2 = 36
⇒ OR = 6
Now, in right triangle TPR
By Using Pyhthagoras theorem, we have
TP2 = TR2 + PR2
x2 = y2 + (8)2
x2 = y2 + 64          .....(1)
Again, in right triangle TPQ
By Using Pyhthagoras theorem, we have
TO2 = TP2 + PO2
⇒ (y + 6)2 = x2 + 102
y2 + 12y + 36 = x2 + 100
y2 + 12y = x2 + 64          .....(2)
Solving (1) and (2), we get
x = 10.67
∴ TP = 10.67 cm

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