Class 9 Chapter 10 - Circles

Exercise 10.1
1. Fill in the blanks:
(i) The centre of a circle lies in _______ of the circle.
(exterior/interior).
(ii) A point, whose distance from the centre of a circle is
greater than its radius lies in _______ of the circle.
(exterior/interior).
(iii) The longest chord of a circle is a ______ of the circle.
(iv) An arc is a _______ when its ends are the ends of a
diameter.
(v) Segment of a circle is the region between an arc and
_______ of the circle.
(vi) A circle divides the plane, on which it lies, in _______
parts.
Sol. (i) interior (ii) exterior (iii) diameter
(iv) semicircle (v) the chord (vi) three.
2. Write True or False: Give reasons for your answers.
(i) Line segment joining the centre to any point on the
circle is a radius of the circle.
(ii) A circle has only finite number of equal chords.
(iii) If a circle is divided into three equal arcs, each is
major arc.
(iv) A chord of a circle, which is twice as long as its
radius, is a diameter of the circle.
(v) Sector is the region between the chord and its
corresponding arc.
(vi) A circle is a plane figure.
Sol. (i) True
Reason: Each point on the circumference of a circle
is equidistant from a fixed point and this distance is
called radius of the circle.
(ii) False
Reason: Infinitely many chords can be drawn in a
circle.

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(iii) False
Reason: Major arc has larger length than that of
minor arc. Any arc is neither major nor minor among
three equal arcs.
(iv) True
Reason: A diameter is the longest chord of a circle,
which is double of its radius.
(v) False
Reason: A sector is the region among the arc and
two corresponding radii.
(vi) True.
Reason: A circle is a two-dimensional figure.

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Exerise 10.2
1. Recall that two circles are congruent if they have the
same radii. Prove that equal chords of congruent circles
subtend equal angles at
their centres.
O P
Sol. Consider, triangles OAB
and PQR, B R
OA = OB = PQ = PR A Q

[Radii of congruent circles]

AB = QR [Given]
∴ ∆OAB ≅ ∆PQR [SSS]
∴ ∠AOB = ∠QPR. [CPCT]
2. Prove that if chords of congruent circles subtend equal
angles at their centres, then the chords are equal.
Sol. Consider, triangles OAB and PQR,
OA = OB = PQ = QR [Radii of congruent circles]

O P

B R
A Q
∠AOB = ∠QPR. [Given]
∴ ∆ AOB ≅ ∆ QPR [SAS]
⇒ AB = QR. [CPCT]

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Exerise 10.3
1. Draw different pairs of circles. How many points does each
pair have in common? What is the maximum number of
common points?

Sol. (i) (ii) P

O O′ O O′

No point is common. One point P is common.

P
(iii) O O′ P (iv) O′
O
Q

One point P is common. Two points P and Q are

common.
Hence, the maximum number of common points is two,
which is incase (iv).
2. Suppose you are given a circle. Give a construction to find
its centre.
Sol. Steps to find centre of the circle:
(i) Two non-parallel chords AB and
CD of a circle are drawn. O
(ii) Perpendicular bisectors of AB and A D
CD are drawn.
(iii) Let these bisectors meet at O. BC
Then O is the required centre of
the circle.
3. If two circles intersect at two points, prove that their
centres lie on the perpendicular bisector of the common
chord.
Sol. Let two circles with centres O and P
O′ intersect each other at P and
Q. Thus PQ is the common chord O L O′
as shown in the adjoining figure.
Let us draw perpendicular OL on Q
PQ,
then OL bisects PQ at L,
[Perpendicular from centre of a circle to the
chord bisects the chord]

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i.e., ∠OLP = 90° and PL = QL ...(i)

L and O′ are joined
Then O′L is perpendicular to PQ ...(ii)
[Line segment joining the centre of the circle to mid-
point
of the chord is perpendicular to the chord]
From (i) and (ii), we have
∠OLP + ∠O′LP = 90° + 90° = 180°
⇒ ∠OLP and ∠O′LP from a linear pair.
Hence, OLO′ is a straight line
with PL = QL.
Hence centres of the two circles lie on the perpendicular
bisector of the common chord.

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Exerise 10.4
1. Two circles of radii 5 cm and 3 cm intersect at two points
and the distance between their centres is 4 cm. Find the
length of the common chord.
Sol. We know that line joining the centres is perpendicular
bisector of the common chord.
The common chord passes through the centre of the
smaller circle.
∴ ∠PAO = 90°, OA = 4 cm and OP = 5 cm.
∴ Applying Pythagoras theorem, we have
P
PA = (5)2 − (4) 2 cm
O A
= 25 − 16 cm
Q
= 9 cm = 3 cm.
Further, PQ = 2PA = 2 × 3 = 6 cm.
2. If two equal chords of a circle intersect within the circle,
prove that the segments of one chord are equal to
corresponding segments of the other chord.
Sol. Construction: Draw OL and OM perpendiculars to
chords AB and CD respectively. Join OP.
To prove: AP = DP and PB = CP.

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Proof: Consider triangles OLP and

OMP, D
O
OL = OM [Equal chords AB and A
CD are equidistant from M
L
the centre of the circle] P B
C
OP is common.
∠OLP = ∠OMP [90° each]
∴ ∆OLP ≅ ∆OMP [RHS]
∴ LP = PM ...(i) [CPCT]
Also, AL = LB ...(ii)
[Perpendicular from centre to the chord bisects the chord]
CM = DM ...(iii) [Reason same as above]
AL + LP = DM + MP [From (i), (ii), (iii)]
AP = DP ...(iv)
Now, AB = CD
⇒ AP + PB = CP + PD
⇒ AP + PB = CP + AP [From (iv)]
⇒ PB = CP.
3. If two equal chords of a circle intersect within the circle,
prove that the line joining the point of intersection to the
centre makes equal angles with the chords.
Sol. Construction: Draw OL and OM perpendiculars to
chords AB and CD respectively. Join OP.
To prove: ∠OPL = ∠OPM
Proof: Consider triangles OLP and D
OMP, O
A
OL = OM [Equal chords AB and M
CD are equidistant from L
P B
the centre of the circle] C
OP is common.
∠OLP = ∠OMP [90° each]
∆OLP ≅ ∆OMP [RHS]
⇒ ∠OPL = ∠OPM. [CPCT]
4. If a line intersects two concentric
O D
circles (circles with the same centre) C
with centre O at A, B, C and D,
prove that AB = CD (see figure). B
A

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Sol. Construction: Draw

perpendicular OL, from centre l
O, to the line l. O D
C
Proof: AD is the chord of a
bigger circle and OL ⊥ AD. B
A
∴ AL = DL ...(i)
[Perpendicular from centre of the
circle to the chord bisects the chord]
Also, BC is the chord of a smaller circle and OL ⊥ BC.
BL = CL ...(ii) [Reason same as above]
⇒ AL – BL = DL – CL [From (i) and (ii)]
⇒ AB = CD.
5. Three girls Reshma, Salma and Mandip are playing a
game by standing on a circle of radius 5 m drawn in a
park. Reshma throws a ball to Salma, Salma to Mandip,
Mandip to Reshma. If the distance between Reshma and
Salma and between Salma and Mandip is 6 m each,
what is the distance between Reshma and Mandip?
Sol. ∠MOS = ∠ROS
[Angles subtended by equal
chords are equal] O
R
OM = OR [Radii] T
M
m

OT is common. 6m
6

S
∴ ∆OMT ≅ ∆ORT. [SAS]
∴ MT = TR ...(i)
∠OTM = ∠OTR = 90°
Let OT = x
In right-angled triangle OTM,

MT = 25 − x2 ...(ii)
In right-angled triangle MTS,

MT = 36 − (5 − x)2 ...(iii)
From (ii) and (iii), we get

25 − x2 = 36 − 25 − x 2 + 10 x

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⇒ 25 – x2 = 11 – x2 + 10x
⇒ 10x = 14 ⇒ x = 1.4
Substituting this value of x in (ii), we get

MT = 25 − (1.4) 2 = 25 − 1.96 = 23.04 = 4.8 m.

From (i), MR = 2MT = 2 × 4.8 m = 9.6 m.
6. A circular park of radius 20 m is situated in a colony.
Three boys Ankur, Syed and David are sitting at equal
distance on its boundary each having a toy telephone in
his hands to talk each other. Find the length of the string
of each phone.
Sol. Let Ankur, Syed and David are sitting at A, S and D
respectively and so, DAS is an equilateral triangle, as if
arc are equal then corresponding chords are equal.
∴ ∠ ADS = 60°.
S
N
1
Also, ∠ NDO = ∠ ADS = 30° D 30°
O
2
M
L
DN
= cos 30°
OD A

DN 3
⇒ = ⇒ DN = 10 × 1.73 = 17.3 m
20 2
∴ DS = 2DN = 2 × 17.3 = 34.6 m.

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Exerise 10.5 B
C
30°

1. In the adjoining figure, A, B and C A 60°

are three points on a circle with
O
centre O such that ∠ BOC = 30° and
∠ AOB = 60°. If D is a point on the
circle other than the arc ABC, find D
∠ADC. A
B
Sol. ∠ AOC = 60° + 30° = 90°
60° 0° C
3
1 O
∠ ADC = ∠ AOC
2
D

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[Angle subtended by an arc at the centre

is double the angle subtended by it at any
point on the remaining part of the circle.]

1
∠ADC = × 90° = 45°.
2
2. A chord of a circle is equal to the radius of the circle.
Find the angle subtended by the chord at a point on the
minor arc and also at a point on the major arc.
Sol. We have, OA = OB = AB Given] P
∴ ∆OAB is equilateral triangle.
∠ AOB = 60°
O
1 1
∠ APB = ∠ AOB = × 60° = 30°. 60°
2 2
A B
Also APBQ is a cyclic quadrilateral. Q
∴ ∠P + ∠Q = 180° [Sum of opposite angles of a
cyclic quadrilateral is 180°.]
⇒ 30° + ∠Q = 180° ⇒ ∠Q = 150°.
3. In the figure given below, ∠PQR = 100°, where P, Q and
R are points on a circle with centre O. Find ∠OPR.

Q
100°
P R
O

Sol. Let ∠OPR = x, then ∠ORP = x

Q
and ∠POR = 180° – 2x.
100°
∴ Angle formed by arc PXR at the
P R
centre
O
= 360° – (180° – 2x)
= 180° + 2x.
X
1
Also, ∠PQR = (180° + 2x)
2
⇒ 100° = 90° + x ⇒ x = 10°.

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4. In figure, ∠ ABC = 69°, ∠ ACB = 31°, find ∠ BDC.

D
A

69° 31°
B C

Sol. In triangle ABC,

∠A + 69° + 31° = 180°
[Sum of angles of a triangle is 180°]
⇒ ∠A = 180° – 100° = 80°.
Also, ∠D = ∠A = 80°
[Angles in the same segment of a circle]
i.e., ∠BDC = 80°.
5. In figure, A, B, C and D are four points on a circle. AC
and BD intersect at a point E such that ∠ BEC = 130°
and ∠ ECD = 20°. Find ∠ BAC.

A D
E
20
130° °
B C

Sol. Given ∠BEC = 130°, ∠ECD = 20°.

∠DEC + ∠BEC = 180° [Linear pair]
∴ ∠DEC = 180° – 130° = 50°. A D
E
In triangle DEC, 20
130° °
∠D + 50° + 20° = 180° B C

[Sum of angles of a triangle is 180°]

⇒ ∠D = 110° ...(i)
Also, ∠BAC = ∠D
[Angles in the same segment of a circle are equal]
∴ ∠BAC = 110°. [From (i)]

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6. ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral whose diagonals intersect

at a point E. If ∠ DBC = 70°, ∠ BAC is 30°, find ∠ BCD.
Further, if AB = BC, find ∠ ECD.
C
Sol. ∠CDB = ∠BAC = 30° ...(i) D

[Angles in the same segment]

E
In triangle BCD, 70°
∠CBD + ∠BCD + ∠CDB = 180° 30°
A B
[Sum of angles of a triangle is 180]
70° + ∠BCD + 30° = 180°
⇒ ∠BCD = 80° ...(ii)
Now, in ∆ABC,
if AB = BC, then ∠BCA = ∠BAC = 30° ...(iii)
[Angles opposite to equal sides are equal]
Now, ∠BCD = ∠BCA + ∠ACD
⇒ 80° = 30° + ∠ECD [... ∠ACD = ∠ECD]
⇒ ∠ECD = 50°. [From (ii) and (iii)]
7. If diagonals of a cyclic quadrilateral are diameters of the
circle through the vertices of the quadrilateral, prove that
it is a rectangle.
Sol. As AC and BD are the diagonals D
of a cyclic quadrilateral.
∴ ∠ADC, ∠BAD, ∠ABC and
∠BCD are angles in a semicircle. A C
O
Hence, each angle is 90°.
As in a quadrilateral each angle is
90°, hence quadrilateral is a B
rectangle.
8. If the non-parallel sides of a trapezium are equal, prove
that it is cyclic.
Sol. Construction: Draw DL and D C
CM perpendi-culars to AB.
Proof: In ∆DLA and ∆CMB,
DL = CM
[Distance between parallel lines] A L M B
AD = BC [Given]

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∠DLA = ∠CMB [90° each] [Construction]

∴ ∆DLA ≅ ∆CMB [RHS]
∴ ∠DAL = ∠CBM ...(i) [CPCT]
Now, AB || CD and AD is transversal
∴ ∠CDA + ∠DAL = 180°
⇒ ∠CDA + ∠CBM = 180° [From (i)]
⇒ ∠CDB + ∠CBA = 180° . .
[ . ∠CBM = ∠CBA]
As sum of opposite angles of a quadrilateral is 180°, then
it is cyclic.
Hence, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral.
9. Two circles intersect at two points B and C. Through B,
two line segments ABD and PBQ are drawn to intersect
the circles at A, D and P, Q respectively (see figure). Prove
that ∠ ACP = ∠ QCD.

P
B D
A

Sol. ∠ ACP = ∠ ABP ...(i)

[Angles in the same segment of a circle are equal]
∠ QCD = ∠ QBD ...(ii) [Reason same as above]
∠ ABP = ∠ QBD ...(iii) [Vertically opposite angles]
From (i), (ii) and (iii), we get
∠ ACP = ∠ QCD.
10. If circles are drawn taking two sides of a triangle as
diameters, prove that the point of intersection of these
circles lie on the third side.
Sol. Construction: Join AD.
Proof: Let circle with AB as diameter meets BC at D.
Then ∠ ADB = 90°. [Angle in a semicircle]
Now ∠ ADB + ∠ ADC = 180° [Linear pair]
∴ ∠ ADC = 90°

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As we know angle in a A
semicircle is 90°, therefore, a
circle with AC as diameter
passes through D.
B C
Hence both the circles meet D
the third side at D.
11. ABC and ADC are two right triangles with common
hypotenuse AC. Prove that ∠ CAD = ∠ CBD.
Sol. ∠ ABC = ∠ ADC = 90°
∴ ACDB is a cyclic quadrilateral.
[As if a line segment subtends B D
equal angles at two other
points on the same side of
the segment, then the four A C
points are concyclic.]
∴ ∠ CAD = ∠ CBD.
[Angles in the same segment of a circle are equal.]
12. Prove that a cyclic parallelogram is a rectangle.
Sol. ABCD is a cyclic parallelogram.
∴ ∠ A + ∠ C = 180° ...(i)
[Sum of opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral is 180°.]
Also, ∠ A = ∠ C ...(ii)
D C
[Opposite angles of a parallelogram]
From (i) and (ii), we have
2∠ A = 180° ⇒ ∠ A = 90° A B
As in a parallelogram one angle is
90°, hence it is a rectangle.

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Exercise 10.6
1. Prove that the line of centres of P
two intersecting circles subtends
equal angles at the two points of
A B
intersection.
Sol. Consider triangles APB and AQB, Q
AP = AQ [Radii]

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PB = QB [Radii]
AB is common
∴ ∆ APB ≅ ∆ AQB [SSS]
∴ ∠ APB = ∠ AQB. [CPCT]
2. Two chords AB and CD of lengths 5 cm and 11 cm
respectively of a circle are parallel to each other and are
on opposite sides of its centre. If the distance between AB
and CD is 6 cm, find the radius of the circle.
Sol. Let OL is drawn perpendicular to
AB and LO is produced to M A 5 cm B
L
meeting CD at M, then LM ⊥ CD.
x
[... AB || CD]
O
∴ ∠ALM = 90°; ∠OMC = 90° C
M
D
11 cm
1 5
AL = AB = cm;
2 2

1 11
CM = CD = cm.
2 2
Let OL = x, OA = r. Then OM = 6 – x.
Now, in right-angled triangle OLA.
2
5
OA2 = AL2 + OL2 =   + x2
 2

25
⇒ r2 = + x2 ...(i)
4
In right-angled triangle OML,
2
 11 
OC2 = CM2 + OM2 =   + (6 – x)2
 2

121
⇒ r2 = + 36 – 12x + x2 ...(ii)
4
From (i) and (ii), we get

25 121
+ x2 = + 36 – 12x + x2
4 4

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121 25
⇒ 12x = + 36 – = 60 ⇒ x = 5
4 4
Substituting x = 5 in (i), we get

25 25 125
r2 = + (5)2 = + 25 =
4 4 4

5 5
⇒ r = cm
2

5 5
Hence, radius of the circle is cm.
2
3. The lengths of two parallel chords of a circle are 6 cm
and 8 cm. If the smaller chord is at distance 4 cm from
the centre, what is the distance of the other chord from
the centre?
Sol. Let AB = 6 cm and CD = 8 cm are A M B
two parallel chords of a circle with C D
L
centre at O.
O
We draw OM perpendicular to AB
meeting AB at M and CD at L. Then
OL is also perpendicular to CD. [... AB || CD]

1 1
AM = AB = × 6 = 3 cm
2 2

1 1
and CL = CD = × 8 = 4 cm.
2 2
Let OL = x.
In right-angled triangle OMA,
OA2 = AM2 + OM2 = (3)2 + (4)2 = 25 ⇒ OA = 5 cm.
As OC = OA ∴ OC = 5 cm.
In right-angled triangle OLC,
OC2 = CL2 + OL2 ∴ (5)2 = (4)2 + x2
⇒ x2 = 25 – 16 = 9 ∴ x = 3
Therefore, distance of other chord is 3 cm.

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4. Let the vertex of an angle ABC be located outside a circle

and let the sides of the angle intersect equal chords AD
and CE with the circle. Prove that ∠ABC is equal to half
the difference of the angles subtended by the chords AC
and DE at the centre. A
Sol. Construction: Join E and A. D

Proof: ∠AOC = 2∠AEC ...(i) B O

[Angle subtended by an arc at E

the centre is double the angle C
subtended by it on the remaining part of the circle.]
∠DOE = 2∠DAE ...(ii)
[Reason same as above]
Also ∠AEC = ∠ABC + ∠BAE [Exterior angle of
a triangle is equal to sum of interior opposite angles]
⇒ ∠AEC = ∠ABC + ∠DAE
1 1
⇒ ∠ AOC = ∠ ABC + ∠ DOE
2 2
1
⇒ ∠ ABC = (∠ AOC – ∠ DOE).
2
5. Prove that the circle drawn with any side of a rhombus
as diameter, passes through the point of intersection of its
diagonals.
Sol. We know that diagonals of a rhombus intersect each
other at right angles.
∴ ∠AOB = 90°. Also we know that D
angle in a semicircle is 90°. If a
circle is drawn with AB as diameter,
then O lies on the circle. O
A C
Hence, if a circle is drawn with any
sides of the rhombus as diameter,
then it passes through the point of B
intersection of diagonals.
6. ABCD is a parallelogram. The circle through A, B and C
intersects CD (produced if necessary) at E. Prove that AE
= AD.
Sol. ABCD is a parallelogram.
∴ ∠ ABC = ∠ CDA ...(i) [Opposite angles of a parallelogram]

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D E C
E C D

A B

A B

I II
Also, ABCE is a cyclic quadrilateral.
∴ ∠ ABC + ∠ AEC = 180° ...(ii) [Sum of opposite
angles of a cyclic quadrilateral is 180°]
In Fig. I,
Also, ∠ ADC + ∠ ADE = 180° [Linear pair]
⇒ ∠ ABC + ∠ ADE = 180° ...(iii) [From (i)]
From (ii) and (iii), we get
∠ AEC = ∠ ADE ⇒ ∠ AED = ∠ ADE
⇒ AD = AE
[Sides opposite to equal angles of a triangle are equal.]
In Fig. II,
∠ AEC + ∠ AED = 180° ...(iv) [Linear pair]
From (i) and (ii), we get
∠ CDA + ∠ AEC = 180° ⇒ ∠ EDA + ∠ AEC = 180°
...(v)
From (iv) and (v), we get
∠ AED = ∠ EDA
⇒ AD = AE.
[Sides opposite to equal angles of a triangle are equal]
7. AC and BD are chords of a circle which bisect each other.
Prove that (i) AC and BD are diameters, (ii) ABCD is a
rectangle.
D
Sol. (i) Consider triangles AOD and BOC.
AO = OC [Given]
BO = OD [Given] A O C
∠ AOD = ∠ BOC
[Vertically opposite angles]
B
⇒ ∆ AOD ≅ ∆ COB [SAS]
⇒ ∠ DAO = ∠ BCO ...(i) [CPCT]

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Also, ∠ ADO = ∠ BCO ...(ii)

[Angles in the same segment of a circle]
From (i) and (ii), we have
∠ DAO = ∠ ADO
⇒ OA = OD
Hence, OA = OB = OC = OD.
⇒ O is equidistant from A, B, C, D.
⇒ O is centre of the circle.
Hence, AC and BD are diameters.
(ii) As AC and BD are diameters. Therefore, ∠BAD,
∠ABC, ∠BCD, ∠CDA are angles in a semicircle.
Therefore, each of them is 90°.
Hence, ABCD is a rectangle.
8. Bisectors of angles A, B and C of a triangle ABC intersect
its circumcircle at D, E and F respectively. Prove that the
1 1
angles of the triangle DEF are 90° – ∠A, 90° – ∠B
2 2
1
and 90° – ∠C.
2
Sol. ∠ ADE = ∠ ABE ...(i)
A
[Angles in the same segment of a circle]
F E
∠ ADF = ∠ ACF
...(ii) [Reason same as above]
B C
Now ∠ EDF = ∠ ADE + ∠ ADF
⇒ ∠ EDF = ∠ ABE + ∠ ACF D

...(iii) [From (i), (ii)]

As BE and CF are bisectors of ∠ ABC and ∠ ACB.
1 1
∴ ∠ ABE = ∠ ABC and ∠ ACF = ∠ ACB ...(iv)
2 2
From (iii) and (iv), we get
1 1 1
∠ EDF = ∠ ABC + ∠ ACB = (∠ ABC + ∠ ACB)
2 2 2
...(v)
In triangle ABC,
∠ ABC + ∠ ACB + ∠ BAC = 180°

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⇒ ∠ ABC + ∠ ACB = 180° – ∠ BAC.

Substituting in (v), we get

1 1 1
∠EDF = (180° – ∠BAC) = 90° – ∠BAC = 90° – ∠A.
2 2 2
Similarly, we can show that

1 1
∠DEF = 90° – ∠B; ∠DFE = 90° – ∠C.
2 2
9. Two congruent circles intersect each other at points A and
B. Through A any line segment PAQ is drawn so that P,
Q lie on the two circles. Prove that BP = BQ.
Sol. As AB is common chord. P
A
∴ arc AXB = arc AYB
X
⇒ ∠ AQB = ∠ APB Y Q

[Equal areas of congruent

circles subtend equal angles B

on the remaining part of the circles.]

Now in triangle BPQ,
∠ AQB = ∠ APB [Proved above]
⇒ ∠ PQB = ∠ QPB
⇒ PB = QB.
[Sides opposite to equal angles are equal.]
10. In any triangle ABC, if the angle bisector of ∠ A and
perpendicular bisector of BC intersect, prove that they
intersect on the circumcircle of the triangle ABC.
Sol. Let O be the centre of the
circumcircle of triangle ABC. A
∴ ∠BOC = 2∠BAC
[Angle subtended by
an arc at the centre is doubled O

the angle subtended by it at

B L C
remaining part of the circle.]
Consider ∆OLB and ∆OLC. P
OB = OC [Radii]

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Class 9 Chapter 10 - Circles

OC is common.
BL = LC [OL is perpendicular bisector]
∴ ∆OLB ≅ ∆OLC [SSS]
∴ ∠BOL = ∠COL = ∠CAB ...(i)
Let perpendicular bisector of side BC and angle bisector
of ∠A meet at the point P.
From equation (i), we get
∠COL = ∠CAB
⇒ ∠COP = 2∠CAP [∠CAP = ∠BAP]
This proves that points C, A and P are concyclic points as
∠COP is subtended by arc CP at the centre O and ∠CAP
is subtended by it at the remaining part of the circle.
Again, from equation (i), we get
∠BOL = ∠BAC
i.e., ∠BOP = 2∠BAP
This, also proves that points B, A and P are concyclic.
Hence, P lies on the circumcircle of the ∆ABC.

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