GRADE 11 MATHEMATICS

INVESTIGATION – CIRCLE THEOREMS

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The aim of this this task is to explore some theorems in circle geometry, to attempt to proof
some of the theorems and to apply these theorems to calculate the sizes of unknown angles.

DATE FEBRUARY 2020

TOTAL 50 MARKS
TIME 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This question paper consists of 5 pages. Answer all questions.

2. A protractor is needed in answering some of the questions.

3. Write your answers on the question paper, in the spaces

provided for this purpose.
4. Provide reasons for all statements.

4. Write neatly and legibly.

PART A: INVESTIGATIONS AND PROOFS:
1.1 In each of the diagrams below, O is the centre of the circle. In each case measure the angles marked a
(angle at the centre) and b (angle at the circumference), record your measurements, and answer the
questions that follow.
1.1.1: 1.1.2

b
b

a
a

Angle Size What do you notice about Angle Size What do you notice about
a the sizes of a and b? a the sizes of a and b?
b b
(2) (2)
1.1.3 1.1.4

a a
b

Angle Size What do you notice about Angle Size What do you notice about
a the sizes of a and b? a the sizes of a and b?
b b
(2) (2)
1.2 What do you observe concerning the angle at the centre and the angle at the circumference?
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2. In the sketch O is the centre of the circle Measure Ĉ and record your value in the table
and AOB is a diameter. Therefore arc ACB is a below.:
semi-circle, and Ĉ is an angle in a semi-circle. Now follow the following steps to draw and measure
two more angles in semicircle ACB:
 Choose any other point on semicircle ACB
and name it point D.
 Draw AD and BD.
 Measure D̂ .
 Choose a third point on semicircle ACB and
name it point E.
 Draw AE and BD.
 Measure Ê .

Angle Ĉ D̂ Ê
Size

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3. In the sketch O is the centre of the circle Prove that L̂ is equal to 90  :
and KOM is a diameter. (Do not measure L̂ , but use knowledge of
Geometry facts and theorems to show why L̂  90 .)

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4. In the sketch O is the centre of the circle and Measure Ŝ and record the value in the table
Ŝ is a angle in (major) segment PR. below.
Now, follow the steps below to draw and
measure two more angles in segment PR.
 Choose any other point on arc PSR (same
side of PR as S) and name it point T.
 Draw PT and TR.
 Measure T̂ and record in the table.
 Repeat for a third point Q.
Angle Ŝ T̂ Q̂

Size

Complete:
Angles in the same …………………...
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5. In the sketch O is the centre of the circle and Prove that Ĉ  D̂ .
Ĉ and D̂ are angles in segment AB of the (Do not measure Ĉ and D̂ , but use knowledge of
circle (or: angles subtended by chord AB).
Geometry facts and theorems to show why Ĉ  D̂ .)
Hint: Draw in AO and BO.

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6. In the sketch below ABCD is a cyclic
quadrilateral, i.e. a quadrilateral with all four
of its sides chords of the circle.

Measure each of the angles:

  ..........  B̂  .......... 
Ĉ  ..........  D̂  .......... 
Complete:
.......... .....  .......... ...  180
and also:
.......... .....  .......... ...  180
Therefore:
The ……………….. angles of a cyclic
quadrilateral are …………………………. [6]
7. In the sketch PQRS is a cyclic quadrilateral. Complete the following proof, also giving reasons for
O is the centre of the circle and QO and OS statements where required.
are drawn. Ô1  2  angle ........

[Reason: .....…………………………………………..]

Ô2  2 angle ........

[Reason: ………………………………………………]

Oˆ1  Oˆ 2  2 angle ........  2 angle .......

Also: Oˆ 1  Oˆ 2  ........  [Reason: ……………………..]

2  angle ........  2  angle .......  .......... 

 angle ........  angle .......  .......... 

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Total for Part A: 35 marks
PART 2: APPLICATION
In each sketch O is the centre of the circle.
Calculate the sizes of the angles marked a up to g. Give reasons for all your statements.
1. 2.
A

D
C 65°
a
B 86° O
O
b F
E

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3. 4.
K
V
G 43° 2f
c R 84°
L d

26° J
e
3f T

H S

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5.
M ……………………………………………………….
i
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54° O
N
g ……………………………………………………….
Q
h
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P
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Total for Part B: 15 marks
TOTAL: 50 marks