16.

Circles
Exercise 16.1

1. Question

Fill in the blanks:

(i) All points lying inside/outside a circle are called …….points/………points.

(ii) Circles having the same centre and different radii are called ……. Circles.

(iii) A point whose distance from the centre of a circle is greater than its radius lies in …… of the
circle.

(iv) A continuous piece of a circle is ……. of the circle.

(v) The longest chord of a circle is a …. of the circle.

(vi) An arc is a ……when its ends are the ends of a diameter.

(vii) Segment of a circle is the region between an arc and ….of the circle.

(viii) A circle divides the plane, on which it lies, in …..parts.

Answer

(i) Interior/exterior

(ii) Concentric

(iii) Exterior

(iv) Arc

(v) Diameter

(vi) Semi-circle

(vii) Centre

(viii) Three

2. Question

Write the truth value (T/F) of the following with suitable reasons:

(i) A circle is a plane figure.

(ii) Line segment joining the centre to any point on the circle is a radius of the circle.

(iii) If a circle is divided into three equal arcs each is a major arc.

(iv) A circle has only finite number of equal chords.

(v) A chord of a circle, which is twice as long is its radius is a diameter of the circle.

(vi) Sector is the region between the chord and its corresponding arc.

(vii) The degree measure of an arc is the complement of the central angle containing the arc.

(viii) The degree measure of a semi-circle is 180°.

Answer

(i) True: Because it is a one dimensional figure

(ii) True: Since, line segment joining the centre to any point on the circle is a radius of the circle

(iii) True: Because each arc measures equal

(iv) False: Since, a circle has only infinite number of equal chords

(v) True: Because, radius equal to times of its diameter

(vi) True: Yes, sector is the region between the chord and its corresponding arc

(vii) False: The degree measure of an arc is half of the central angle containing the arc

(viii) True: Yes, The degree measure of a semi-circle is 180°

Exercise 16.2

1. Question

The radius of a circle is 8 cm and the length of one of its chords is 12 cm. Find the distance of the
chord from the centre.

Answer

Given that,

Radius of circle (OA) = 8 cm

Chord (AB) = 12 cm

Draw OC perpendicular to AB

We know that,

The perpendicular from centre to chord bisects the chord

Therefore,

AC = BC =

= 6 cm

Now,

In , by using Pythagoras theorem

AC2 + OC2 = OA2

62 + OC2 = 82

36 + OC2 = 64

OC2 = 64 – 36

OC2 = 28

OC = 5.291 cm

2. Question

Find the length of a chord which is at a distance of 5 cm from the centre of a circle of radius 10 cm.

Answer

Given that,

Distance (OC) = 5 cm

Radius of circle (OA) = 10 cm

In by using Pythagoras theorem

AC2 + OC2 = OA2

AC2 + 52 = 102

AC2 = 100 – 25

AC2 = 75

AC = 8.66 cm

We know that,

The perpendicular from centre to chord bisects the chord

Therefore,

AC = BC = 8.66 cm

Then,

Chord AB = 8.66 + 8.66

= 17.32 cm

3. Question

Find the length of a chord which is at a distance of 4 cm from the centre of the circle of radius 6 cm.

Answer

Radius of circle (OA) = 6 cm

Distance (OC) = 4 cm

In , by using Pythagoras theorem

AC2 + OC2 = OA2

AC2 + 42 = 62

AC2 = 36 – 16

AC2 = 20

AC = 4.47 cm

We know that,

The perpendicular distance from centre to chord bisects the chord

AC = BC = 4.47 cm

Then,

AB = 4.47 + 4.47

= 8.94 cm

4. Question

Two chords AB, CD of lengths 5 cm, 11 cm respectively of a circle are parallel. If the distance between
AB and CD is 3 cm, find the radius of the circle.

Answer
Let r be the radius of the given circle and its center be O. Draw OM ⊥ AB and ON⊥ CD. Since, OM
perpendicular AB, ON perpendicular CD.

and AB||CD

Therefore, points M, O and N are collinear.

So, MN = 6cm

Let, OM = x cm.

Then,ON = (6 - x)cm.

Join OA and OC.

Then OA = OC = r

As the perpendicular from the centre to a chord of the circle bisects the chord.

∴ AM = BM = 1/2 AB

= 1/2 x 5 = 2.5cm

CN = DN = 1/2CD

= 1/2 x 11 = 5.5cm

In right triangles OAM and OCN, we have,

OA2 = OM2+ AM2and OC2= ON2 + CN2

From (i) and (ii), we have

⇒ 4x2 + 25 = 144 + 4x2- 48x + 121

⇒ 48x = 240

⇒ x = 240/48

⇒x=5
Putting the value of x in euation (i), we get

r2 = 52 + (5/2)2

⇒ r2 = 25 + 25/4

⇒ r2= 125/4

⇒ r = 5√5/2 cm

5. Question

Give a method to find the centre of a given circle.

Answer

Steps of construction:

(i) Take three points A, B and C on the given circle

(ii) Join AB and BC

(iii) Draw the perpendicular bisectors of chord AB and BC which intersect each other at O

(iv) Point O will be required circle because we know that perpendicular bisector of chord always
passes through centre.

6. Question

Prove that the line joining the mid-point of a chord to the centre of the circle passes through the mid-
point of the corresponding minor arc.

Answer

Given that,

C is the mid-point of chord AB

To prove: D is the mid-point of arc AB

Proof: In

OA = OB (Radius of circle)

AC = OC (Common)

AC = BC (C is the mid-point of AB)

Then,

(By SSS congruence rule)

∠AOC = ∠BOC (By c.p.c.t)

m (A ) = m (B )

A B

Here, D is the mid-point of arc AB.

7. Question

Prove that a diameter of a circle which bisects a chord of the circle also bisects the angle subtended
by the chord at the centre of the circle.

Answer

Given that,

PQ is a diameter of circle which bisects chord AB to C

To prove: PQ bisects ∠AOB

Proof: In ,

OA = OB (Radius of circle)

OC = OC (Common)

AC = BC (Given)

Then,

(By SSS congruence rule)

∠AOC = ∠BOC (By c.p.c.t)

Hence, PQ bisects ∠AOB.

8. Question

Given an arc of a circle, show how to complete the circle.

Answer

Steps of construction:
(i) Take three points A, B and C on the given arc

(ii) Join AB and BC

(iii) Draw the perpendicular bisectors of chord AB and BC which intersect each other at point O. Then,
O will be the required centre of the required circle.

(iv) Join OA

(v) With centre O and radius OA, complete the circle

9. Question

Prove that two different circles cannot intersect each other at more than two points.

Answer

Suppose two circles intersect in three points A, B and C. Then A, B, C are non-collinear. So, a unique
circle passes through these three points. This is contradiction to the face that two given circles are
passing through A, B, C. Hence, two circles cannot intersect each other at more than two points.

10. Question

A line segment AB is length 5 cm. Draw a circle of radius 4 cm passing through A and B. Can you
draw a circle of radius 2 cm passing through A and B? Give reason in support of your answer.

Answer

(i) Draw a line segment AB of 5 cm

(ii) Draw the perpendicular bisector of AB

(iii) With centre A and radius of 4 cm draw an arc which intersects the perpendicular bisector at point
O. O will be the required centre.

(iv) Join OA

(v) With centre O and radius OA draw a circle.

No, we cannot draw a circle of radius 2 cm passing through A and B because when we draw an arc of
radius 2 cm with centre A, the arc will not intersect the perpendicular bisector and we will not find the
centre.
11. Question

An equilateral triangle of side 9 cm is inscribed in a circle. Find the radius of the circle.

Answer

Let ABC be an equilateral triangle of side 9 cm

Let, AD be one of its medians and G be the centroids of the triangle ABC

Then,

AG: GD = 2: 1

We know that,

In an equilateral triangle centroid coincides with the circumcentre

Therefore,

G is the centre of the circumference with circum radius GA

Also, G is the centre and GD is perpendicular to BC

Therefore,

In right triangle ADB, we have

AB2 = AD2 + DB2

92 = AD2 + DB2

AD = cm

Therefore,

Radius = AG = AD

=3 cm

12. Question

Given an arc of a circle, complete the circle.

Answer

Steps of construction:

(i) Take three points A, B, C on the given arc

(ii) Join AB and BC

(iii) Draw the perpendicular bisectors of chords AB and BC which intersect each other at point O.
Then, O will be the required centre of the required circle.

(iv) Join OA

(v) With centre O and radius OA, complete the circle

13. Question

Draw different pairs of circles. How many points does each pair have in common? What is the
maximum number of common points?

Answer

Each pair of circles have 0, 1 or 2 points in common. The maximum number of points in common is 2.

14. Question

Suppose you are given a circle. Give a construction to find its centre.

Answer

Steps of construction:

(i) Take three points A, B and C in the given circle.

(ii) Join AB and BC

(iii) Draw the perpendicular bisector of chord AB and BC which intersect each other at O

(iv) Point O will be the required centre of the circle because we know that, the perpendicular bisector
of the chord always passes through the centre
15. Question

Two chords AB and CD of lengths 5 cm and 11 cm respectively of a circle are parallel to each other
and are opposite side of its centre. If the distance between AB and CD is 6 cm, find the radius of the
circle.

Answer

Draw OM perpendicular to AB and ON perpendicular to CD

Join OB and OC

BM = = (Perpendicular from centre bisects the chord)

ND = =

Let,

ON be r so OM will be (6 – x)

In ,

OM2 + MB2 = OB2

(6 – x)2 + ( )2 = OB2

36 + x2 – 12x + = OB2 (i)

In

ON2 + ND2 = OD2

x2 + ( )2 = OD2

x2 + = OD2 (ii)

We have,

OB = OD (Radii of same circle)

So from (i) and (ii), we get

36 + x2 + 2x + = x2 +

12x = 36 + -

= =

= 12

From (ii), we get

(1)2 + ( ) = OD2

OD2 = 1 +

OD =

So, radius of circle is found to be cm

16. Question

The lengths of two parallel chords of a circle are 6 cm and 8 cm. If the smaller chord is at a distance
of 4 cm from the centre, what is the distance of the other chord from the centre?

Answer

Distance of smaller chord AB from centre of circle = 4 cm

OM = 4 cm

MB = =

= 3 cm

In

OM2 + MB2 = OB2

(4)2 + (3)2 = OB2

16 + 9 = OB2

OB2 = 25

OB = 5 cm

In

OD = OB = 5 cm (Radii of same circle)

ND = =

= 4 cm

ON2 + ND2 = OD2

ON2+ (4)2 = (5)2

ON2 = 25 – 16

=9

ON = 3

SO, distance of bigger chord from circle is 3 cm.

Exercise 16.3

1. Question

Three girls Ishita, Isha and Nisha are playing a game by standing on a circle of radius 20 m drawn in
a park. Ishita throws a ball to Isha, Isha to Nisha and Nisha to Ishita. If the distance between Ishita
and Isha and between Isha and Nisha is 24 m each, what is distance between Ishita and Nisha?

Answer
Let A be the position of Ishita, B be the position of Isha and C be the position of NishaGiven AB = BC
= 24 m OA = OB = OC = 20 m [Radii of circle]Draw perpendiculars OP and OQ on AB and BC
respectivelyAP = PB = 12 mIn right ΔOPA,OP2 + AP2 = OA2OP2 + (12)2 = (20)2OP2 = 256 sq m

Therefore, OP = 16 mFrom the figure, OABC is a kite since OA = OC and AB = BC.Recall that the
diagonals of a kite are perpendicular and the diagonal common to both the isosceles triangles is
bisected by another diagonal.Therefore, ∠ARB = 90° and AR = RCArea of ΔOAB

= x OP x AB

= x 16 x 24 = 192 sq m

Also area of ΔOAB = x OB x AR

Hence, x OB x AR = 192
 x 20 x AR = 192

Therefore, AR = 19.2 mBut AC = 2AR = 2(19.2) = 38.4 mThus the distance between Ishita and Nisha
is 38.4 m

2. Question

A circular park of radius 40 m is situated in a colony. Three boys Ankur, Amit and Anand are sitting at
equal distance on its boundary each having a toy telephone in his hands to talk to each other. Find
the length of the string of each phone.

Answer

Given that,

AB = BC = CA

So, ABC is an equilateral triangle

OA = 40 cm (Radius)

Medians of equilateral triangle pass through the circumference (O) of the equilateral triangle ABC

We also know that,

Median intersects each other at 2: 1 as AD is the median of equilateral triangle ABC, we can write:

OD = 20 m

Therefore,

AO = OA + OD

= 40 + 20

= 60 m

In

By using Pythagoras theorem

AC2 = AO2 + DC2

AC2 = (60)2 + ( )2

AC2 = 3600 +

AC2 = 3600

2 = 4800
 m

So, length of string of each phone will be m

Exercise 16.4

1. Question

In Fig. 16.120, O is the centre of the circle. If ∠APB=50°, find ∠AOB and ∠OAB.

Answer

∠APB = 50o (Given)

By degree measure theorem,

∠AOB = ∠APB

∠APB = 2 * 50

= 100o

Since,

OA = OB (Radii)

Hence,

∠OAB = ∠OBA (Angle opposite to equal sides are equal)

Let,

∠OAB = x

In Triangle OAB,

∠OAB + ∠OBA + ∠AOB = 180o

x + x + 100o = 180o

2x = 80o

x = 40o
∠OAB = ∠OBA = 40o

2. Question

In Fig. 16.121, it is given that O is the centre of the circle and ∠AOC=150°. Find ∠ABC.

Answer

We have,

∠AOC = 150o

Therefore,

∠AOC + Reflex ∠AOC = 360o

Reflex ∠AOC = 210o

2 ∠ABC = 210o (By degree measure theorem)

∠ABC = 105o

3. Question

In Fig. 16.122, O is the centre of the circle. Find ∠BAC.

Answer

We have,

∠AOB = 80o

∠AOC = 110o

∠AOB + ∠AOC + ∠BOC = 360o (Complete angle)

80o + 110o + ∠BOC = 360o

∠BOC = 170o

By degree measure theorem,

∠BOC = 2 ∠BAC

170o = 2 ∠BAC

∠BAC = 85o

4. Question

If O is the centre of the circle, find the value of x in each of the following figures :
Answer

(i) ∠AOC = 135o

Therefore,

∠AOC + ∠BOC = 180o (Linear pair)

135o + ∠BOC = 180o

∠BOC = 45o

By degree measure theorem,

∠BOC = 2 ∠COB

45o = 2x

x = 22 o

(ii) We have,

∠ABC = 40o

∠ACB = 90o (Angle in semi-circle)

In triangle ABC, by angle sum property

∠CAB + ∠ACB + ∠ABC = 180o

∠CAB + 90o + 40o = 180o

∠CAB = 50o

Now,

∠COB = ∠CAB (Angle on same segment)

x = 50o

(iii) We have,
∠AOC = 120o

BY degree measure theorem,

∠AOC = 2 ∠APC

120o= 2 ∠APC

∠APC = 60o

Therefore,

∠APC + ∠ABC = 180o (Opposite angles of cyclic quadrilateral)

60o + ∠ABC = 180o

∠ABC = 120o

∠ABC + ∠DBC = 180o (Linear pair)

120o + x = 180o

x = 60o

(iv) We have,

∠CBD = 65o

Therefore,

∠ABC + ∠CBD = 180o (Linear pair)

∠ABC + 65o = 1800

∠ABC = 115o

Therefore,

Reflex ∠AOC = 2 ∠ABC (By degree measure theorem)

x = 2 * 115o

= 230o

(v) We have,

∠OAB = 35o

Then,

∠OBA = ∠OAB = 35o (Angle opposite to equal sides are equal)

In triangle AOB, by angle sum property

∠AOB + ∠OAB + ∠OBA = 180o

∠AOB + 35o + 35o =180o

∠AOB = 110o

Therefore,

∠AOB + Reflex ∠AOB = 360o (Complete angle)

110o + Reflex ∠AOB = 360o

Reflex ∠AOB = 250o

By degree measure theorem,

Reflex ∠AOB = 2 ∠ACB

250o= 2x

x = 125o

(vi) We have,

∠AOB = 60o

By degree measure theorem,

∠AOB = 2 ∠ACB

60o = 2 ∠ACB

∠ACB = 30o

x = 30o

(vii) We have,

∠BAC = 50o

∠DBC = 70o

Therefore,

∠BDC = ∠BAC = 50o (Angles on same segment)

In triangle BDC, by angle sum property

∠BDC + ∠BCD + ∠DBC = 180o

50o + x + 70o = 180o

120o + x = 180o

x = 60o

(viii) We have,

∠DBO = 40o

∠DBC = 90o (Angle in semi-circle)

Therefore,

∠DBO + ∠OBC = 90o

40o + ∠OBC = 90o

∠OBC = 50o

By degree measure theorem,

∠AOC = 2 ∠OBC

x = 2 * 50o

x = 100o

(ix) In triangle DAB, by angle sum property

∠ADB + ∠DAB + ∠ABD = 180o

32o + ∠DAB + 50o= 180o

∠DAB = 98o

Now,

∠DAB + ∠DCB = 180o (Opposite angle of cyclic quadrilateral)

98o + x = 180o

x = 180o – 98o

= 82o

(x) We have,

∠BAC = 35o

∠BDC = ∠BAC = 35o (Angle on same segment)

In triangle BCD, by angle sum property

∠BDC + ∠BCD + ∠DBC = 180o

30o + x + 65o = 180o

x = 80o

(xi) We have,

∠ABD = 40o

∠ACD = ∠ABD = 40o (Angle on same segment)

In triangle PCD, by angle sum property

∠PCD + ∠CPD + ∠PDC = 180o

40o + 110o + x = 180o

x = 30o

(xii) Given that,

∠BAC = 52o

∠BDC = ∠BAC = 52o (Angle on same segment)

Since, OD = OC

Then,

∠ODC = ∠OCD (Opposite angles to equal radii)

x = 52o

5. Question

O is the circumcentre of the triangle ANC and OD is perpendicular on BC. Prove that ∠BOD= ∠A

Answer

Given that,

O is the circumcentre of triangle ABC and OD perpendicular BC

To prove: ∠BOD = ∠A

Proof: In triangle OBD and triangle OCD, we have

∠ODB = ∠ODC (Each 90o)

OB = OC (Radii)

OD = OD (Common)

By R.H.S rule,

∠BOD = ∠COD (By c.p.c.t) (i)

By degree measure theorem,

∠BOC = 2 ∠BAC

2 ∠BOD = 2 ∠BAC [From (i)]

∠BOD = ∠BAC

Hence, proved

6. Question

In Fig. 16.135, O is the centre of the circle, Bo is the bisector of ∠ABC. Show that AB=AC.
Answer

Given that,

BO is the bisector of ∠ABC

To prove: AB = BC

Proof: ∠ABO = ∠CBO (BO bisector of ∠ABC) (i)

OB = OA (Radii)

Therefore,

∠ABO = ∠DAB (Opposite angle to equal sides are equal) (ii)

OB = OC (Radii)

Therefore,

∠CBO = ∠OCB (Opposite angles to equal sides are equal) (iii)

Compare (i), (ii) and (iii)

∠OAB = ∠OCB (iv)

In triangle OAB and OCB, we have

∠OAB = ∠OCB [From (iv)]

∠OBA = ∠OBC (Given)

OB = OB (Common)

By AAS congruence rule

(By c.p.c.t)

Hence, proved

7. Question

In Fig. 16. 136, O is the centre of the circle, prove that ∠x=∠y+∠z.
Answer

We have,

∠3 = ∠4 (Angle on same segment)

By degree measure theorem,

∠x = 2 ∠3

∠x = ∠3 + ∠3

∠x = ∠3 + ∠4 (i) (Therefore, ∠3 = ∠4)

But,

∠y = ∠3 + ∠1 (By exterior angle property)

∠3 = ∠y - ∠1 (ii)

From (i) and (ii),

∠x = ∠y - ∠1 + ∠4

∠x = ∠y + ∠4 - ∠1

∠x = ∠y + ∠z + ∠1 - ∠1 (By exterior angle property)

∠x = ∠y + ∠z

Hence, proved

8. Question

In Fig. 16.137, O and O’ are centres of two circles intersecting at B and C. ACD is a straight line, find
x.
Answer

By degree measure theorem,

∠AOB = 2 ∠ACB

130o = 2 ∠ACB

∠ACB = 65o

Therefore,

∠ACB + ∠BCD = 180o (Linear pair)

65o + ∠BCD = 180o

∠BCD = 115o

By degree measure theorem,

Reflex ∠BOD = 2 ∠BCD

Reflex ∠BOD = 2 * 115o

= 230o

∠BOD + Reflex ∠BOD = 360o (Complete angle)

230o + x = 360o

x = 130o

9. Question

In Fig. 16.138, O is the centre of a circle and PQ is a diameter. If ∠ROS=40°, find ∠RTS.

Answer
Since,

PQ is diameter

Then,

∠PRQ = 90o (Angle in semi-circle)

Therefore,

∠PRQ + ∠TRQ = 180o (Linear pair)

90o + ∠TRQ = 180o

∠TRQ = 90o

By degree measure theorem,

∠ROS = 2 ∠RQS

∠RQS = 20o

In triangle RQT, we have

∠RQT + ∠QRT + ∠RTS = 180o (By angle sum property)

20o + 90o + ∠RTS = 180o

∠RTS = 70o

10. Question

In Fig. 16.139, if ∠ACB=40°, ∠DPB=120°, find ∠CBD.

Answer

We have,

∠ACB = 40o

∠DPB = 120o
∠ADB = ∠ACB = 40o (Angle on same segment)

In triangle PDB, by angle sum property

∠PDB + ∠PBD + ∠BPD = 180o

40o + ∠PBD + 120o = 180o

∠PBD = 20o

Therefore,

∠CBD = 20o

11. Question

A chord of a circle is equal to the radius of the circle. Find the angle substended by the chords at a
point on the minor arc and also at a point on the major arc.

Answer

We have,

Radius OA = Chord AB

OA = OB = AB

Then, triangle OAB is an equilateral triangle

Therefore,

∠AOB = 60o (Angle of an equilateral triangle)

By degree measure theorem,

∠AOB = 2 ∠APB

60o = 2 ∠APB

∠APB = 30o

Now,

∠APB + ∠AQB = 180o (Opposite angle of cyclic quadrilateral)

30o + ∠AQB = 180o

∠AQB = 150o

Therefore,

Angle by chord AB at minor arc = 150o

And, by major arc = 30o

Exercise 16.5

1. Question
In Fig. 16.176, Δ ABC is an equilateral triangle. Find m∠BEC.

Answer

Since,

Triangle ABC is an equilateral triangle

∠BAC = 60o

∠BAC + ∠BEC = 180o (Opposite angles of quadrilateral)

60o + ∠BEC = 180o

∠BEC = 120o

2. Question

In Fig. 16.177, Δ PQR is an isosceles triangle with PQ=PR and m∠PQR=35°. Find m∠QSR and m∠QTR.

Answer

We have,

∠PQR = 35o

∠PQR + ∠PRQ = 35o (Angle opposite to equal sides)

In triangle PQR, by angle sum property

∠P + ∠Q + ∠R = 180o

∠P + 35o + 35o = 180o

∠P = 110o

Now,

∠QSR + ∠QTR = 180o

110o + ∠QTR = 180o

∠QTR = 70o

3. Question

In Fig. 16.178, O is the centre of the circle. If ∠BOD=160°, find the values of x and y.

Answer

Given that,

O is the centre of the circle

We have,

∠BOD = 160o

By degree measure theorem,

∠BOD = 2 ∠BCD

160o = 2x

x = 80o

Therefore,

∠BAD + ∠BCD = 180o (Opposite angles of Cyclic quadrilateral)

y + x = 180o
y + 80o = 180o

y = 100o

4. Question

In Fig. 16.179 ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral. If ∠BCD=100° and ∠ABD=70°, find ∠ADB.

Answer

We have,

∠BCD = 100o

∠ABD = 70o

Therefore,

∠DAB + ∠BCD = 180o (Opposite angles of cyclic quadrilateral)

∠DAB + 100o = 180o

∠DAB = 180o – 100o

= 80o

In triangle DAB, by angle sum property

∠ADB + ∠DAB + ∠ABD = 180o

∠ABD + 80o + 70o = 180o

∠ABD = 30o

5. Question

If ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral in which AD||BC (fig. 16.180). Prove that ∠B=∠C.
Answer

Since, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral with AD ǁ BC

Then,

∠A + ∠C = 180o (i) (Opposite angles of cyclic quadrilateral)

And,

∠A + ∠B = 180o (ii) (Co. interior angles)

Comparing (i) and (ii), we get

∠B = ∠C

Hence, proved

6. Question

In Fig. 16.181, O is the centre of the circle. Find ∠CBD.

Answer

Given that,

∠BOC = 100o

By degree measure theorem,

∠AOC = 2 ∠APC

100o = 2 ∠APC

∠APC = 50o

Therefore,

∠APC + ∠ABC = 180o (Opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral)

50o + ∠ABC = 180o

∠ABC = 130o

Therefore,

∠ABC + ∠CBD = 180o (Linear pair)

130o + ∠CBD = 180o

∠CBD = 50o

7. Question

In Fig. 16.182, AB and CD are diameters of a circle with centre O. If ∠OBD=50°, find ∠AOC.

Answer

Given that,

∠OBD = 50o

Since,

AB and CD are the diameters of the circles and O is the centre of the circle

Therefore,

∠PBC = 90o (Angle in the semi-circle)

∠OBD + ∠DBC = 90o

50o + ∠DBC = 90o

∠DBC = 40o

By degree measure theorem,

∠AOC = 2 ∠ABC

∠AOC = 2 * 40o

= 80o

8. Question

On a semi-circle with AB as diameter, a point C is taken, so that m(∠CAB)= 30°. Find m(∠ACB) and
m(∠ABC).

Answer

We have,

∠CAB = 30o

∠ACB = 90o (Angle in semi-circle)

IN triangle ABC, by angle sum property

∠CAB + ∠ACB + ∠ABC = 180o

30o + 90o + ∠ABC = 180o

∠ABC = 60o

9. Question

In a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD if AB||CD and B=70°, find the remaining angles.

Answer

Given that,

∠B = 70o

Since, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral

Then,

∠B + ∠D = 180o

70o + ∠D = 180o

∠D = 110o

Since, AB ǁ DC

Then,

∠B + ∠C = 180o (Co. interior angle)

70o + ∠C = 180o

∠C = 110o

Now,

∠A + ∠C = 180o (Opposite angles of cyclic quadrilateral)

∠A + 110o = 180o

∠A = 70o

10. Question

In a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD, if m ∠A =3(m∠C). Find m∠A.

Answer

WE have,

∠A = 3 ∠C

Let, ∠C = x

Therefore,

∠A + ∠C = 180o (Opposite angles of cyclic quadrilateral)

3x + x = 180o

4x = 180o

x = 45o

∠A = 3x

= 3 * 45o

= 135o

Therefore,

∠A = 135o

11. Question

In Fig. 16.183, O is the centre of the circle ∠DAB=50°. Calculate the values of x and y.
Answer

We have,

∠DAB = 50o

By degree measure theorem

∠BOD = 2 ∠BAD

x = 2 * 50o

= 100o

Since, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral

Then,

∠A + ∠C = 180o

50o + y = 180o

y = 130o

12. Question

In Fig. 16.184, if ∠BAC=60° and ∠BCA=20°, find ∠ADC.

Answer
By using angle sum property in triangle ABC,

∠B = 180o – (60o + 20o)

= 100o

In cyclic quadrilateral ABCD, we have

∠B + ∠D = 180o

∠D = 180o – 100o

= 100o

13. Question

In Fig. 16.185, if ABC is an equilateral triangle. Find ∠BDC and ∠BEC

Answer

Since, ABC is an equilateral triangle

Then,

∠BAC = 60o

Therefore,

∠BDC = ∠BAC = 60o (Angles in the same segment)

Since, quadrilateral ABEC is a cyclic quadrilateral

Then,

∠BAC + ∠BEC = 180o

60o + ∠BEC= 180o

∠BEC = 180o – 60o

= 120o

14. Question
In Fig. 16.186, O is the centre of the circle. If ∠CEA=30°, find the values of x, y and z.

Answer

We have,

∠AEC = 30o

Since, quadrilateral ABCE is a cyclic quadrilateral

Then,

∠BAC + ∠AEC = 180o

x + 30o= 180o

x = 150o

By degree measure theorem,

∠AOC = 2 ∠AEC

y = 2 * 30o

= 60o

Therefore,

∠ADC = ∠AEC (Angles in same segment)

z = 30o

15. Question

In Fig. 16.187, ∠BAD=78°, ∠DCF=x° and ∠DEF=y°. Find the values of x and y.
Answer

We have,

∠BAD = 78o

∠DCF = xo

∠DEF = yo

Since, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral

∠BAD + ∠BCD = 180o

78o + ∠BCD = 180o

∠BCD = 102o

Now,

∠BCD + ∠DCF = 180o (Linear pair)

102o = x – 180o

x = 78o

Since,

DCEF is a cyclic quadrilateral

x + y = 180o

78o + y = 180o

y = 102o

16. Question

In a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD, if ∠A-∠C=60°, prove that the smaller of two is 60°.
Answer

WE have,
∠A - ∠C = 60o (i)

Since, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral

Then,

∠A + ∠C = 180o (ii)

Adding (i) and (ii), we get

∠A - ∠C + ∠A + ∠C = 60o + 180o

2 ∠A = 240o

∠A = 120o

Put value of ∠A in (ii), we get

120o + ∠C = 180o

∠C = 60o

17. Question

In Fig. 16.188, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral. Find the value of x.

Answer

∠FDC + ∠CDA = 180o (Linear pair)

80o + ∠CDA = 180o

∠CDA = 100o

Since, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral

∠ADC + ∠ABC = 180o

100o + ∠ABC = 180o

∠ABC = 80o
Now,

∠ABC + ∠ABF = 180o (Linear pair)

80o + x = 180o

x = 180o – 80o

= 100o

18. Question

ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral in which:

(i) BC||AD, ∠ADC=110° and ∠BAC=50°. Find ∠DAC.

(ii) ∠DBC=80° and ∠BAC=40° Find ∠BCD.
(iii) ∠BCD=100° and ∠ABD=70°. Find ∠ADB.
Answer

(i) Since, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral

Then,

∠ABC + ∠ADC = 180o

∠ABC + 110o = 180o

∠ABC = 70o

Since, AD ǁ BC

Then,

∠DAB + ∠ABC = 180o (Co. interior angle)

∠DAC + 50o + 70o = 180o

∠DAC = 180o – 120o

= 60o

(ii) ∠BAC = ∠BDC = 40o (Angle in the same segment)

In by angle sum property

∠DBC + ∠BCD + ∠BDC = 180o

80o + ∠BCD + 40o = 180o

∠BCD = 60o

(iii) Given that,

Quadrilateral ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral

Then,

∠BAD + ∠BCD = 180o

∠BAD = 80o

In triangle ABD, by angle sum property

∠ABD + ∠ADB + ∠BAD = 180o

70o + ∠ADB + 80o = 180o

∠ADB = 30o

19. Question

Prove that the perpendicular bisectors of the sides of a cyclic quadrilateral are concurrent.

Answer

Let ABCD be a cyclic quadrilateral and let O be the centre of the corresponding circle

Then, each side of the equilateral ABCD is a chord of the circle and the perpendicular bisector of a
chord always passes through the centre of the circle

So, right bisectors of the sides of the quadrilateral ABCD will pass through the centre O of the
corresponding circle.

20. Question

Prove that the centre of the circle circumscribing the cyclic rectangle ABCD is the point of intersection
of its diagonals.

Answer

Let O be the circle circumscribing the cyclic rectangle ABCD.

Since, ∠ABC = 90o and AC is the chord of the circle. Similarly, BD is a diameter

Hence, point of intersection of AC and BD is the centre of the circle.

21. Question

Prove that the circles described on the four sides of a rhombus as diameters, pass through the point
of intersection of its diagonals.

Answer

Let ABCD be a rhombus such that its diagonals AC and BD intersects at O

Since, the diagonals of a rhombus intersect at right angle

Therefore,

∠ACB = ∠BOC = ∠COD = ∠DOA = 90o

Now,

∠AOB = 90o = circle described on AB as diameter will pass through O

Similarly, all the circles described on BC, AD and CD as diameter pass through O.

22. Question

If the two sides of a pair of opposite sides of a cyclic quadrilateral are equal, prove that its diagonals
are equal.

Answer

Given that,

ABCD is cyclic quadrilateral in which AB = DC

To prove: AC = BD

Proof: In and ,

AB = DC (Given)

∠BAP = ∠CDP (Angles in the same segment)

∠PBA = ∠PCD (Angles in the same segment)

Then,

(i) (By c.p.c.t)

(ii) (By c.p.c.t)

Adding (i) and (ii), we get

PA + PC = PD + PB

AC = BD

23. Question

ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral in which BA and CD when produced meet in E and EA=ED. Prove that:

(i) AD||BC (ii) EB=EC

Answer

Given that, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral in which

(i) Since,

EA = ED

Then,

∠EAD = ∠EDA (i) (Opposite angles to equal sides)

Since, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral

Then,

∠ABC + ∠ADC = 180o

But,
∠ABC + ∠EBC = 180o (Linear pair)

Then,

∠ADC = ∠EBC (ii)

Compare (i) and (ii), we get

∠EAD = ∠EBC (iii)

Since, corresponding angles are equal

Then,

BC ǁ AD

(ii) From (iii), we have

∠EAD = ∠EBC

Similarly,

∠EDA = ∠ECB (iv)

Compare equations (i), (iii) and (iv), we get

∠EBC = ∠ECB

EB = EC (Opposite angles to equal sides)

24. Question

Circles are described on the sides of a triangle as diameters. Prove that the circles on any two sides
intersect each other on the third side (or third side produced).

Answer

Since,

AB is a diameter

Then,

∠ADB = 90o (i) (Angle in semi-circle)

Since,’

AC is a diameter

Then,

∠ADC = 90o (ii) (Angle in semi-circle)

Adding (i) and (ii), we get

∠ADB + ∠ADC = 90o + 90o

∠BDC = 180o

Then, BDC is a line

Hence, the circles on any two sides intersect each other on the third side.

25. Question

Prove that the angle in a segment shorter than a semicircle is greater than a right angle.

Answer

Given that,

∠ACB is an angle in minor segment

To prove: ∠ACB > 90o

Proof: By degree measure theorem

Reflex ∠AOB = 2 ∠ACB

And,

Reflex ∠AOB > 180o

Then,

2 ∠ACB > 180o

∠ACB >

∠ACB > 90o

Hence, proved

26. Question

Prove that the angle in a segment greater than a semi-circle is less than a right angle.

Answer

Given that,

∠ACB is an angle in major segment

To prove: ∠ACB > 90o

Proof: By degree measure theorem,

∠AOB = 2 ∠ACB

And,

∠AOB < 180o

Then,

2 ∠ACB < 180o

∠ACB < 90o

Hence, proved

27. Question

ABCD is a cyclic trapezium with AD||BC. If ∠B=70°, determine other three angles of the trapezium.
Answer

Given that,

ABCD is a cyclic trapezium with AD ǁ BC and ∠B = 70o

Since, ABCD is a quadrilateral

Then,

∠B + ∠D = 180o

70o + ∠D = 180o

∠D = 110o

Since, AD ǁ BC

Then,

∠A + ∠B = 180o (Co. interior angle)

∠A + 70o = 180o

∠A = 110o

Since, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral

Then, ∠A + ∠C = 180o

110o + ∠C = 180o

∠C = 70o

28. Question

Prove that the line segment joining the mid-point of the hypotenuse of a right triangle to its opposite
vertex is half of the hypotenuse.

Answer

Let, triangle ABC be a right angle triangle at ∠B

Let P be the mid-point of hypotenuse AC

Draw a circle with centre P and AC as diameter

Since,

∠ABC = 90o

Therefore, the circle passes through B

Therefore,

BP = Radius

Also,

AP = CP = Radius

Therefore,

AP = BP = CP

Hence, BP = AC

29. Question

In Fig. 16.189, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral in which AC and BD are its diagonals. If ∠DBC=55° and
∠BAC=45°, find ∠BCD.

Answer

Since angles on the same segment of a circle are equal

Therefore,

∠CAD = ∠DBC = 55o

∠DAB = ∠CAD + ∠BAC

= 55o + 45o

= 100o

But,

∠DAB + ∠BCD = 180o (Opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral)

Therefore,

∠BCD = 180o – 100o

∠BCD = 80o

CCE - Formative Assessment

1. Question
In Fig. 16.193, two circles intersect at A and B. The centre of the smaller circle is O and it lies on the
circumference of the larger circle. If ∠APB=70°, find ∠ACB.

Answer

O is the centre of the smaller circle.

∠APB = 70°

By degree measure theorem,

∠AOB = 2 ∠APB

∠AOB = 2 × 70°

= 140°

Therefore,

AOBC is a cyclic quadrilateral

∠ACB + ∠AOB = 180°

∠ACB + 140° = 180°

∠ACB = 40°

2. Question

In Fig. 16.194, two congruent circles with centres O and O’ intersect at A and B. If ∠AO’B=50°, then
find ∠APB.

Answer
∠AO'B = 50o

Since, both the triangle are congruent so their corresponding angles are equal.

∠AOB = AO'B = 50°

Now,

∠APB =

∠APB =

= 25°

3. Question

In Fig. 16.195, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral in which ∠BAD=75°, ∠ABD=58° and ∠ADC=77°, AC and
BD intersect at P. Then, find ∠DPC.

Answer

∠DBA = ∠DCA = 58° (Angles on the same segment)

In triangle DCA

∠DCA + ∠CDA + ∠DAC = 180°

58° + 77° + ∠DAC = 180°

∠DAC = 45°

∠DPC = 180° - 58° - 30°

= 92°

4. Question

In Fig. 16.196, if ∠AOB = 80° and ∠ABC=30°, then find ∠CAO.

Answer

2 ∠OAB = 100°

∠OAB = 50°

Therefore,

∠OAB = ∠OBA = 50°

∠AOB = 2 ∠BCA (Angle subtended by any point on circle)

80° = 2 ∠BCA

∠BCA = 40°

Now,

In triangle ABC

∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180°

∠A + 30o + 40o = 180°

∠A = 110°

∠CAB = ∠CAO + ∠OAB

110° = ∠CAO + 50°

∠CAO = 60°

5. Question

In Fig. 16.196, if O is the circumcentre of Δ ABC, then find the value of ∠OBC + ∠BAC.
Answer

∠OBC + ∠CBA = ∠OBA

∠OBC + 30° = 50°

∠OBC = 20°

∠OBC + ∠BAC = ∠OBC + ∠CAB

= 20° + 110°

= 130°

6. Question

In Fig. 16.197, AOC is a diameter if the circle and arc AXB= arc BYC. Find ∠BOC.

Answer

Given that,

Arc AXB = Arc BYC (i)

Since,

Arc AXBYC is the arc equal to half circumference

And,

Angle subtended by half circumference at centre is 180°

Arc AXBYC = Arc AXB + Arc BYC

Arc AXBYC = Arc BYC + Arc BYC

Arc AXBYC = Arc AXBYC

Now,

∠BOC = ∠AOC

∠BOC = * 180°

∠BOC = 120°

7. Question

In Fig. 16.198, A is the centre of the circle. ABCD is a parallelogram and CDE is a straight line. Find
∠BCD:∠ABE

Answer

Given that,

A is the centre of the circle, then

AB = AD

ABCD is a parallelogram, then

AD ǁ BC, AB ǁ CD

CDE is a straight line, then

AB ǁ CE

Let,

∠BEC = ∠ABE = x’ (Alternate angle)

We know that,

The angle substended by an arc of a circle at the centre double the angle are angle substended by it
at any point on the remaining part of circle

∠BAD = 2 ∠BEC
∠BAD = 2x’

In a rhombus opposite angles are equal to each other

∠BAD = ∠BCD = 2x’

Now, we have to find

Hence,

∠BCD: ∠ABE is 2: 1

8. Question

In Fig. 16.199, AB is a diameter of the circle such that ∠A=35° and ∠Q=25°, find ∠PBR.

Answer

In triangle ABQ,

∠ABQ + ∠AQB + ∠BAQ = 180o

∠ABQ + 25o + 35o = 180o

∠ABQ = 120o

∠APB = 90o (Angle in the semi-circle)

In triangle APB,

∠APB + ∠PBA + ∠PAB = 180o

90o + ∠PBA + 35o = 180o

∠PBA = 55o

Now,

∠PBR = ∠PBA + ∠PBR

∠PBR = 55o + (180o – 120o)

∠PBR = 115o

Thus,

∠PBR = 115o

9. Question

In Fig. 16.200, P and Q are centres of two circles intersecting at B and C. ACD is a straight line. Then,
∠BQD=

Answer

We know that,

∠ACB =

∠ACB =

∠ACB = 75o

Since,

ACD is a straight line, so

∠ACB + ∠BCD = 180o

75o + ∠BCD = 180o

∠BCD = 180o – 75o

= 105o

Now,

∠BCD = Reflex ∠BQD

105o = (360o - ∠BQD)

210o = 360o - ∠BQD

∠BQD = 360o – 210o

Therefore,

∠BQD = 150o

10. Question

In Fig. 16.201, ABCD is a quadrilateral inscribed in a circle with centre O. CD is produced to E such
that ∠AED = 95° and ∠OBA = 30°. Find ∠OAC.

Answer

∠ADE = 95o (Given)

Since,

OA = OB, so

∠OAB = ∠OBA

∠OAB = 30o

∠ADE + ∠ADC = 180o (Linear pair)

95o + ∠ADC = 180o

∠ADC = 85o

We know that,

∠ADC = 2 ∠ADC

∠ADC = 2 * 85o

∠ADC = 170o

Since,

AO = OC (Radii of circle)

∠OAC = ∠OCA (Sides opposite to equal angle) (i)

In triangle OAC,
∠OAC + ∠OCA + ∠AOC = 180o

∠OAC + ∠OAC + 170o = 180o [From (i)]

2 ∠OAC = 10o

∠OAC = 5o

Thus,

∠OAC = 5o

1. Question

If the length of a chord of a circle is 16 cm and is at a distance of 15 cm from the centre of the circle,
then the radius of the circle is

A. 15 cm

B. 16 cm

C. 17 cm

D. 34 cm

Answer

Let AB be the chord of length 16cm.

Given that,

Distance from centre to the chord AB is OC = 15 cm

Now,

OC ⊥ AB

Therefore,

AC = CB (Since perpendicular drawn from centre of the circle bisects the chord)

Therefore,

AC = CB = 8 cm

In right ΔOCA,

OA2 = AC2 + OC2

= 82 + 152

= 225 + 64

= 289

OA = 17 cm

Thus, the radius of the circle is 17 cm

2. Question

The radius of a circle is 6 cm. The perpendicular distance from the centre of the circle to the chord
which is 8 cm in length, is

A. cm

B. 2 cm

C. 2 cm

D. cm

Answer

Let, O be the centre of the circle with chord AB = 8cm

And,

OC be the perpendicular bisector of AC

AO = 6cm

AC = 4cm

In AOC,

OA2 = AC2 + OC2

62 = 42 + OC2

OC2 = 20

OC = 2 5

3. Question

If O is the centre of a circle of radius r and AB is chord of the circle at a distance r/2 from O, then
∠BAO =

A. 60°

B. 45°

C. 30°

D. 15°

Answer

Let, O be the centre of the circle and r be the radius

Sin A =

=
=

Sin A =

Sin A = Sin 30°

A = 30°

Therefore,

∠BAO = ∠CAO = 30°

4. Question

ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral such that ∠ADB =30° and ∠DCA =80°, then ∠DAB =

A. 70°

B. 100°

C. 125°

D. 150°

Answer

ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral

∠ADB = 30°

∠DCA = 80°

∠ADB = ∠ACB = 30° (Angle on the same segment)

Now,

∠BCD = ∠ACB + ∠DCA

= 30° + 80°

= 110°

∠OAB + ∠BCD = 180°

∠OAB + 110° = 180°

∠OAB = 70°

5. Question

A chord of length 14 cm is at a distance of 6 cm from the centre of a circle. The length of another
chord at a distance of 2 cm from the centre of the circle is

A. 12 cm

B. 14 cm

C. 16 cm
D. 18 cm

Answer

Let AB and CD be two chords of the circle.

Draw OM perpendicular to AB and ON = CD

AB = 14 cm

OM = 6 cm

ON = 2 cm

Let,

CD = x

In AOM,

AO2 = AM2 + OM2

= 72 + 62

AO2 = 85 (i)

In CON,

CO2 = ON2 + CN2

CO2 = 4 + (ii)

We Know,

AO = CO

AO2 = CO2

85 = 4 +

x2 = 324

x = 18 cm

6. Question

One chord of a circle is known to be 10 cm. The radius of this circle must be

A. 5 cm

B. Greater than 5 cm

C. Greater than or equal to 5 cm

D. Less than 5 cm

Answer
It must be greater than 5cm.

7. Question

ABC is a triangle with B as right angle, AC=5 cm and AB = 4 cm. A circle is drawn with A as centre
and AC as radius. The length of the chord of this circle passing through C and B is

A. 3 cm

B. 4 cm

C. 5 cm

D. 6 cm

Answer

Given: AC = radius = 5 cm

AB = 4 cm

DC is a chord passing B and C

In ABC

AC2 = AB2 + BC2

BC2 = 9

BC = 3 cm

CD = 2 BC

= 6 cm

8. Question

If AB, BC and CD are equal chords of a circle with O as a centre and AD diameter, than ∠AOB =

A. 60°

B. 90°

C. 120°

D. None of these

Answer

We can't say that,

∠AOB = 60°, 90° or 120°

So, angle AOB is none of these.

9. Question

Let C be the mid-point of an arc AB of a circle such that m =183°. If the region bounded by the arc
ACB and line segment AB is denoted by S, then the centre O of the circle lies
A. In the interior of S

B. In the exterior of S

C. On the segment AB

D. On AB and bisects AB

Answer

The centre O lies in the interior of S

10. Question

In a circle, the major arc is 3 times the minor arc. The corresponding central angles and the degree
measures of two arcs are

A. 90° and 270°

B. 90° and 90°

C. 270° and 90°

D. 60° and 210°

Answer

Arc ACB = 3 arc AB (Given)

Central angle = 270°

Degree measures of the two arcs are 90°

11. Question

If A and B are two points on a circle such that m =260°. A possible value for the angle subtended
by arc BA at a point on the circle is

A. 100°

B. 75°

C. 50°

D. 25°

Answer

Arc AB = 260° (Given)

Let a point C on the circle

We Know that,

An angle subtended by an arc at the centre of the circle is double the angle subtended at any point on
the circle.

∠ACB = ∠AOB
∠ACB = * 100

= 50°

12. Question

An equilateral triangle ABC is inscribed in a circle with centre O. The measures of ∠BOC is

A. 30°

B. 60°

C. 90°

D. 120°

Answer

Given that O is the centre of circle.

Triangle ABC is an equilateral triangle

∠A = ∠B = ∠C = 60°

We Know that,

An angle subtended by an arc at the centre of the circle is double the angle subtended at any point on
the circle.

∠BOC = 2 ∠BAC

∠BOC = 2 ∠A

∠BOC = 120°

13. Question

In a circle with centre O, AB and CD are two diameters perpendicular to each other. The length of
chord AC is

A. 2AB

B.

C. AB

D. AB

Answer

Given: O is the centre of circle

AB and CD are diameters of the circle

AO = BO = CO = DO (Radius of the circle)

In right angle AOC,

Cos A =

Cos A =

Cos A = (i)

∠OMA = 90°

∠AOM = ∠MAO = 45°

Using value of angle A in (i)

Cos 45° =

AC = AB

14. Question

Two equal circles of radius r intersect such that each passes through the centre of the other. The
length of the common chord of the circles is

A.

B. r AB

C. r

D. r

Answer

Let O and O' be the centre of two circles

OA and O'A = Radius of the circles

AB be the common chord of both the circles

OM perpendicular to AB

And,

O'M perpendicular to AB

AOO' is an equilateral triangle.

AM = Altitude of AOO'

Height of AOO' = r

AB = 2 AM
=2 r

= r

15. Question

If AB is a chord of a circle, P and Q are the two points on the circle different from A and B, then

A. ∠APB=∠AQB

B. ∠APB+∠AQB = 180° or ∠APB=∠AQB

C. ∠APB+∠AQB=90°

D. ∠APB+∠AQB=180°

Answer

AB is a chord of circle P and Q are two points on circle

∠APB = ∠AQB (Angles on the same segment)

16. Question

If two diameters of a circle intersect each other at right angles, then quadrilateral formed by joining
their end points is a

A. Rhombus

B. Rectangle

C. Parallelogram

D. Square

Answer

Let AB and CD are two diameters of circle

∠AOD = ∠BOD = ∠BOC = ∠AOC = 90°

AB and CD are diagonals of quadrilateral ABCD

They intersect each other at right angles

And

AB = BC = CD = DA

We know that,

Sides of a square are equal and diagonals intersect at 90°

Therefore, ABCD is a square

17. Question

If ABC is an arc of a circle and ∠ABC=135°, then the ratio of arc to the circumference is
A. 1 : 4

B. 3 : 4

C. 3 : 8

D. 1 : 2

Answer

∠ABC= 135°

ABC is an arc

Circumference= 360°

Arc = 135°

18. Question

The chord of a circle is equal to its radius. The angle substended by this chord at the minor arc of the
circle is

A. 60°

B. 75°

C. 120°

D. 150°

Answer

Let AB be the chord of circle equal to radius r

OA = OB = r (Radii)

Therefore,

OA = OB = AB

OBC is equilateral triangle

Each angle = 60°

Hence,

Angle surrounded by AB at minor arc = (Reflex * ∠AOD)

= (360o – 60o)

= 150o
19. Question

PQRS is a cyclic quadrilateral such that PR is a diameter of the circle. If ∠QPR=67° and ∠SPR=72°,
then ∠QRS=

A. 41°

B. 23°

C. 67°

D. 18°

Answer

Given that,

PQRS is a cyclic quadrilateral

∠QPR =67°

∠SPR = 72°

∠SPQ = ∠QPR + ∠SPR

= 67o + 72o

= 139°

∠SPQ + ∠QRS = 180° (Opposite angles of cyclic quadrilateral)

139o + ∠QRS = 180°

∠QRS = 41°

20. Question

If A, B, C are three points on a circle with centre O such that ∠AOB=90° and ∠BOC=120°, then
∠ABC=

A. 60°

B. 75°

C. 90°

D. 135°

Answer

∠BOC = 120°

∠AOC = ∠AOB + ∠BOC

= 90o + 120o

= 210°

Now,
∠ABC = * (Reflex ∠AOC)

= (360o – 210o)

= 75°

21. Question

AB and CD are two parallel chords of a circle with centre O such that AB=6 cm and CD= 12 cm. The
chords are on the same side of the centre and the distance between them in 3 cm. The radius of the
circle is

A. 6 cm

B. 5 cm

C. 7 cm

D. 3 cm

Answer

Given that,

AB || CD (Chords on same side of centre)

AO = CO (Radii)

OL and OM perpendicular bisector of CD and AB respectively

CL = LD = 6 cm

AM = MB = 3 cm

LM = 3 cm (Given)

In COL,

CO2 = OL2 + 62 (i)

In AOM,

AO2 = AM2 + OM2

= ౩2 + (OL + LM)2

= 9 + OL2 + 9 + 6O L

OL2 = AO2 - 18 - 6O L (ii)

Using (ii) in (i),

OL = 3 cm

Putting OL in (i),

AO2 =
AO = 3 5

22. Question

In a circle of radius 17 cm, two parallel chords are drawn on opposite side of a diameter. The distance
between the chords is 23 cm. If the length of one chord is 16 cm, then the length of the other is

A. 34 cm

B. 15 cm

C. 23 cm

D. 30 cm

Answer

Given that,

AB || CD (Chords on opposite side of centre)

DO = BO (Radii)

OL and OM perpendicular bisector of CD and AB respectively

LM = 23 cm

AB = 16 cm

In OLB,

OB2 = OL2 + LB2

OL2 = 225

OL = 15 cm

OM = LM - OL

= 8 cm

In OMD,

OD2 = OM2 + MD2

MD2 = 225

MD = 15 cm

Now,

CD = 2 MD = 30 cm

23. Question

The greatest chord of a circle is called its

A. Radius
B. Secant

C. Diameter

D. None of these

Answer

The largest chord in any circle is its diameter.

24. Question

Angle formed in minor segment of a circle is

A. Acute

B. Obtuse

C. Right angle

D. None of these

Answer

The minor segment in a circle always forms an obtuse angle.

25. Question

Number of circles that can be drawn through three non-collinear points is

A. 1

B. 0

C. 2

D. 3

Answer

Only and only a single circle can be drawn passing through any three non collinear points.

26. Question

In Fig. 16.202, O is the centre of the circle such that ∠AOC=130°, then ∠ABC=

A. 130°

B. 115°

C. 65°

D. 165°
Answer

We have,

∠AOC = 130°

∠ABC = * (Reflex of AOC)

= * (360o – 130o)

= * 230

= 115°

27. Question

In Fig. 16.203, if chords AB and CD of the circle intersect each other at right angles, then x + y =

A. 45°

B. 60°

C. 75°

D. 90°

Answer

Given: AB and CD are two chords of the circle.

∠APC = 90°

∠ACP = ∠PBD = y (Angles on the same segment)

In ACP,

∠ACP + ∠APC + ∠PAC = 180°

y + 90° + y = 180°

x + y = 90°

28. Question

In Fig. 16.204, if ∠ABC= 45°, then ∠AOC=

A. 45°

B. 60°

C. 75°

D. 90°

Answer

We know that,

An angle subtended by an arc at the centre of the circle is double the angle subtended at any point on
the circle

∠AOC = 2 ∠ABC

= 2 * 45°

= 90°

29. Question

In Fig. 16.205, chords AD and BC intersect each other at right angles at a point P. If ∠DAB=35°, then
∠ADC=
A. 35°

B. 45°

C. 55°

D. 65°

Answer

Given that,

Chords AD and BC intersect at right angles,

∠DAB = 35°

∠APC = 90°

∠APC + ∠CPD = 180°

90o + ∠CPD = 180°

∠CPD = 90°

∠DAB = ∠PCD = 35° (Angles on the same segment)

In triangle PCD,

∠PCD + ∠PDC + ∠CPD = 180°

35° + ∠PDC + 90° = 180°

∠PDC = 45°

∠ADC = 45°

30. Question

In Fig. 16.206, O is the centre of the circle and ∠BDC=42°. The measure of ∠ACB is

A. 42°

B. 48°

C. 58°

D. 52°
Answer

∠BDC = 42°

∠ABC = 90° (Angle in a semi-circle)

In ABC,

∠ABC + ∠BAC = 42° (Angles on the same segment)

90o + 42o + ∠ACB = 180°

∠ACB = 48°