Class X Maths Exampler Solution Chapter 9 - Circles
Class X Maths Exampler Solution Chapter 9 - Circles
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For Revised Syllabus Session 2024-25
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Chapter 9 :Circles
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Chapter 9-
Circles
Exercise 9.1
Choose the correct answer from the given four options in the following questions:
1. If radii of two concentric circles are 4 cm and 5 cm, then the length of each chord of one circle
which is tangent to the other circle is
(A) 3 cm (B) 6 cm
(C) 9 cm (D) 1 cm
Solution:
3. In Fig. 9.4, AB is a chord of the circle and AOC is its diameter such that ACB = 50°. If AT is the
tangent to the circle at the point A, then BAT is equal to
(A) 65° (B) 60°
(C) 50° (D) 40°
Solution:
According to the question,
A circle with centre O, diameter AC and ∠ACB = 50°
AT is a tangent to the circle at point A
Since, angle in a semicircle is a right angle
∠CBA = 90°
By angle sum property of a triangle,
∠ACB + ∠CAB + ∠CBA = 180°
50° + ∠CAB + 90° = 180°
∠CAB = 40° … (1)
Since tangent to at any point on the circle is perpendicular to the radius through point of
contact,
We get,
OA ⏊ AT
∠OAT = 90°
∠OAT + ∠BAT = 90°
∠CAT + ∠BAT = 90°
40° + ∠BAT = 90° [from equation (1)]
∠BAT = 50°
4. From a point P which is at a distance of 13 cm from the centre O of a circle of radius 5 cm, the
pair of tangents PQ and PR to the circle are drawn. Then the area of the quadrilateral PQOR is
(A) 60 cm2 (B) 65 cm2
(C) 30 cm2 (D) 32.5 cm2
Solution:
Construction: Draw a circle of radius 5 cm with center O.
Let P be a point at a distance of 13 cm from O.
Draw a pair of tangents, PQ and PR.
OQ = OR = radius = 5cm …equation (1)
And OP = 13 cm
We know that, tangent to at any point on the circle is perpendicular to the radius through
point of contact,
Hence, we get,
OQ ⏊ PQ and OR ⏊PR
△POQ and △POR are right-angled triangles.
Using Pythagoras Theorem in △PQO,
(Base)2+ (Perpendicular)2= (Hypotenuse)2
(PQ)2 + (OQ)2= (OP)2
(PQ)2 + (5)2 = (13)2
(PQ)2 + 25 = 169
(PQ)2 = 144
PQ = 12 cm
Tangents through an external point to a circle are equal.
So,
PQ = PR = 12 cm … (2)
Therefore, Area of quadrilateral PQRS, A = area of △POQ + area of △POR
Area of right angled triangle = ½ x base x perpendicular
A = (½ x OQ x PQ) + (½ x OR x PR)
A = (½ x 5 x 12) + (½ x 5 x 12)
A = 30 + 30 = 60 cm2
5. At one end A of a diameter AB of a circle of radius 5 cm, tangent XAY is drawn to the circle.
The length of the chord CD parallel to XY and at a distance 8 cm from A is
(A) 4 cm (B) 5 cm
(C) 6 cm (D) 8 cm
Solution:
Since, tangent to any point on the circle is perpendicular to the radius through point of
contact,
We get,
OA ⏊ AC and OB ⏊ CB
∠OBC = ∠OAC = 90° … eq(1)
Using angle sum property of quadrilateral in Quadrilateral AOBC,
We get,
∠OBC + ∠OAC + ∠AOB + ∠ACB = 360°
90° + 90° + 60° + ∠ACB = 360°
∠ACB = 120°
Hence, the angle between two tangents is 120°.
Therefore, we can conclude that,
the given statement is false.
2. The length of tangent from an external point on a circle is always greater than the radius of the
circle.
Solution:
False
Justification:
Length of tangent from an external point P on a circle may or may not be greater than the
radius of the circle.
3. The length of tangent from an external point P on a circle with centre O is always less than OP.
Solution:
True
Justification:
Consider the figure of a circle with centre O.
Let PT be a tangent drawn from external point P.
Now, Joint OT.
OT ⏊ PT
We know that,
Tangent at any point on the circle is perpendicular to the radius through point of contact
Hence, OPT is a right-angled triangle formed.
We also know that,
In a right angled triangle, hypotenuse is always greater than any of the two sides of the
triangle.
Hence,
OP > PT or PT < OP
Hence, length of tangent from an external point P on a circle with center O is always less
than OP.
2. Two tangents PQ and PR are drawn from an external point to a circle with centre O. Prove that
QORP is a cyclic quadrilateral.
Solution:
We know that,
Radius ⊥ Tangent = OR ⊥ PR
i.e., ∠ORP = 90°
Likewise,
Radius ⊥ Tangent = OQ ⊥PQ
∠OQP = 90°
In quadrilateral ORPQ,
Sum of all interior angles = 360º
∠ORP + ∠RPQ+ ∠PQO + ∠QOR = 360º
90º + ∠RPQ + 90º + ∠QOR = 360º
Hence, ∠O + ∠P = 180o
PROQ is a cyclic quadrilateral.
3. If from an external point B of a circle with centre O, two tangents BC and BD are drawn such
that angle DBC = 120°, prove that BC + BD = BO, i.e., BO = 2BC.
Solution:
According to the question,
By RHS rule,
ΔOBC and ΔOBD are congruent
By CPCT
Therefore,
Δ OPM = ΔOPN (SSS congruence rule)
By C.P.C.T,
∠MPO = ∠NPO
So, l bisects ∠MPN.
Therefore, O lies on the bisector of the angle between l₁ & l₂ .
Hence, we prove that the centre of a circle touching two intersecting lines lies on the
angle bisector of the lines.
5. In Fig. 9.13, AB and CD are common tangents to two circles of unequal radii. Prove that AB =
CD.
Solution:
According to the question,
AB = CD
5. Two circles with centres O and O' of radii 3 cm and 4 cm, respectively intersect at two points P
and Q such that OP and O'P are tangents to the two circles. Find the length of the common chord
PQ.
Solution:
According to the question,
Two circles with centers O and O’ of radii 3 cm and 4 cm, respectively intersect at two
points P and Q, such that OP and O’P are tangents to the two circles and PQ is a common
chord.
To Find: Length of common chord PQ
∠OPO' = 90° [Tangent at a point on the circle is perpendicular to the radius through point
of contact]
So OPO is a right-angled triangle at P
Using Pythagoras in △ OPO', we have
(OO')2= (O'P)2+ (OP)2
(OO')2 = (4)2 + (3)2
(OO')2 = 25
OO' = 5 cm
Let ON = x cm and NO' = 5 - x cm
In right angled triangle ONP
(ON)2+ (PN)2= (OP)2
x2 + (PN)2 = (3)2
(PN)2= 9 - x2 [1]
In right angled triangle O'NP
(O'N)2 + (PN)2= (O'P)2
(5 - x)2 + (PN)2 = (4)2
25 - 10x + x2 + (PN)2 = 16
(PN)2 = -x2+ 10x - 9[2]
From [1] and [2]
9 - x2 = -x2 + 10x – 9
10x = 18
x = 1.8
From (1) we have
(PN)2 = 9 - (1.8)2
=9 - 3.24 = 5.76
PN = 2.4 cm
PQ = 2PN = 2(2.4) = 4.8 cm
6. In a right triangle ABC in which ∠B = 90°, a circle is drawn with AB as diameter intersecting
the hypotenuse AC and P. Prove that the tangent to the circle at P bisects BC.
Solution:
7. In Fig. 9.18, tangents PQ and PR are drawn to a circle such that ∠RPQ = 30°. A chord RS is
drawn parallel to the tangent PQ. Find the ∠RQS.
[Hint: Draw a line through Q and perpendicular to QP.]
Solution:
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