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Which of the following steps is INCORRECT to construct a tangent to the circle of radius 5 cm at the point P on it without using the centre of the circle.Steps of ConstructionStep I : Draw a circle of radius 5 cm.Step II : Mark a point P on it.Step III: Draw any chord PQ.Step IV : Take a point R in the minor arc QP.Step V : Join PR and RQ.Step VI : Make ∠QPT = ∠PRQ.Step VII : Produce TP to T'. Then, PT is the required tangent at P.(A) Step II(C) Step VI(B) Step IV(D) None of these

Answer»

The correct option is: (B) Step IV

Explanation:

Step IV is incorrect as the point R will be taken in the major arc QP.



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