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251.

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

Answer» If possible, let two different circles intersect at three distinct points A,B,C. Then, these points are clearly noncollinear . So, a unique circle can be drawn to pass through these points.This is a contradiction.
252.

If a hexagon ABCDEF circumscribe a circle, prove that `AB + CD + EF=BC+DE+FA`

Answer» We know that the tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal.
`:." "AP=AV" "BP=BQ`
`CR=QC" "DR=SD`
`ET=ES" "TF=FU`
Adding, we get
` AP+BP+CR+DR+ET+TF=AU+BQ+QC+SD+ES+FU`
`implies" "AB+CD+EF=(AU+FU)+(BQ+QC)+(SD+ES)`
`=AF+BC+DE` Hence Proved.
253.

Find the point of intersection of the following pairs of lines: `b x+a y=a b a n d b x+b y=a bdot`A. A, B, C, D are concyclicB. A, B, C, D from a parallelogramC. A, B, C, D form a rhombusD. none of these

Answer» Correct Answer - A
254.

If the tangent from a point p to the circle `x^2+y^2=1` is perpendicular to the tangent from p to the circle `x^2 +y^2 = 3` , then the locus of p isA. a circle of radius 2B. a circle of radius 4C. a circle of radius 3D. none of these

Answer» Correct Answer - A
The equation of tangent to `x^(2)+y^(2)=1` is
` x cos alpha + y sin alpha = 1 " " ...(i)`
The equation of the tangent to `x^(2)+y^(2)=3`, perpendicular to (i), is
`x sin alpha - y sin alpha = sqrt(3) " " (ii)`
Let the coordinates of P be (h, k). Then,
`h cos alpha + k sin alpha = 1 ` and `h sin alpha - k cos alpha = sqrt(3)`
Eliminating (h, k) from these two equations, we get
`h^(2) + k^(2)=4`
Hence, the locus of (h, k) is `x^(2)+y^(2)-4`, which is a circle of radius 2.
255.

The tangents to `x^2+y^2=a^2`having inclinations `alpha`and `beta`intersect at `Pdot`If `cotalphacotbeta=0`, then find the locus of `Pdot`A. `x+y=0`B. `x-y=0`C. `xy=0`D. none of these

Answer» Correct Answer - C
256.

The equation of tangents drawn from the origin to the circle`x^2+y^2-2rx-2hy+h^2=0`A. x=0, y=0B. `y=0, (h^(2)-r^(2))x-2rhy=0`C. `x=0, (h^(2)-r^(2))x-2rhy=0`D. `x=0, (h^(2)-r^(2))x+2rhy=0`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
257.

The equation of tangents drawn from the origin to the circle`x^2+y^2-2rx-2hy+h^2=0`A. `h=pmr`B. `h= pm 2r`C. `h^(2)+r^(2)=1`D. `h=pm 3r`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
The combined equation of the tangents drawn from (0, 0) to `x^(2)+y^(2)-2rx-2hy+h^(2)=0`, is
`(x^(2)+y^(2)-2rx-2hy+h^(2))h^(2)=(-rx-hy+h^(2))^(2)`
This equation represents a pair of perpendicular straight lines if
Coeff. Of `x^(2)+ `Coeff. off `y^(2)=0`
`rArr 2h^(2)-r^(2)-h^(2)=0rArr r^(2)=h^(2)rArr r = pm h`.
258.

A shotput is a metallic sphere of radius 4.9 cm. If the density of the metallic sphere is 7.8g per `cm^3`. Find the mass of the shotput.

Answer» radius of sphere=4.9cm
Volume of sphere=`4/3piR^3`
`=4/3*22/7*0.7*4.5*4.5`
Volume=`493cm^3`
Mass of 1`cm^3`=78g
Mass of 493=78*493=3895 g.
259.

In figure, ABE is a in which `AE=BE` . Circle passing through A and B intersects AE and BE at D and C respectively. Prove that `DC||AB`.

Answer» We are given, `AE = BE`,
`:. /_EAB = /_EBA->(1)`
Also, we know, exterior angle of a cyclic quadrilateral is equal to opposite interior angle.
`:. /_EBA = /_EDC->(2)`
From (1) and (2),
`/_EAB = /_EDC`
As both these angles are equal, it implies `DC` and `AB` are parallel to each other.
260.

Angle in the same segment of a circle are equal.A. equalB. complementaryC. supplementaryD. none of these

Answer» Correct Answer - A
The angles in the same segement of a circle of are equal.
261.

The angle in a semicircle measuresA. `45^(@)`B. `60^(@)`C. `90^(@)`D. `36^(@)`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
The angle in a semicircle measures `90^(@)`.
262.

In fig, if A, B, C and D are vertices of cyclic quadrilateral, then will be :(A) 70°(B) 35°(C) 110°(D) 100°

Answer»

Answer is (C) 110°

∵ ∠CBA + 70° = 180° (linear pair)

∠CBA = 180° – 70° = 110°

∵ ABCD is cyclic quadrilateral

We know that sum of opposite angles of cyclic quadrilateral is 180°

Thus, ∠CBA + ∠CDA = 180°

⇒ 110° + ∠CDA = 180°

⇒ ∠CDA = 180° – 110°

= 70°

But ∠x + ∠CDA = 180° (linear pair)

∠x + 70° = 180°

∠x = 180° – 70°

= 110°

263.

In the given figure if PA=20 cm, what is the perimeter of ΔPQR.

Answer»

From P we have tangents PA and PB

Hence PA = PB …tangents from same point are equal …(a)

Point Q is on PA

From Q we have tangents QA and QC

⇒ QA = QC …tangents from same point are equal …(i)

Point R is on PB

From R we have two tangents RC and RB

⇒ RC = RB … tangents from same point are equal …(ii)

Consider ΔPQR

⇒ perimeter of ΔPQR = PQ + QR + PR

From figure QR = QC + CR

⇒ perimeter of ΔPQR = PQ + QC + CR + PR

Using (i) and (ii)

⇒ perimeter of ΔPQR = PQ + QA + RB + PR

From figure we have

PQ + QA = PA and RB + PR = PB

⇒ perimeter of ΔPQR = PA + PB

Using (a)

⇒ perimeter of ΔPQR = PA + PA

⇒ perimeter of ΔPQR = 2(PA)

PA is 20 cm given

⇒ perimeter of ΔPQR = 2 × 20

⇒ perimeter of ΔPQR = 40 cm

264.

If TP and TQ are the two tangents to a circle with centre O so that `/_P O Q=110^@`, then `/_P T Q` is equal to

Answer» We know tangent at any point `P` is always perpendicular to line joining the center `O` of that circle.
So, in the given figure,
`/_OPT = /_OQT = 90^@`
So, in rectangle `OPTQ`
`/_POQ+/_PTQ+/_OPT+/_OQT = 360^@`
`/_PTQ+90+90+110 = 360`
`/_PTQ = 360-290 = 70^@`
265.

In figure, O is the centre of the circle, BO is the bisector of ∠ABC. Show that AB = AC.

Answer»

Since, BO is the bisector of ∠ABC, then, 

∠ABO = ∠CBO …..(i) 

From figure: 

Radius of circle = OB = OA = OB = OC 

∠OAB = ∠OCB …..(ii) [opposite angles to equal sides] 

∠ABO = ∠DAB …..(iii) [opposite angles to equal sides] 

From equations (i), (ii) and (iii), we get 

∠OAB = ∠OCB …..(iv) 

In ΔOAB and ΔOCB: 

∠OAB = ∠OCB [From (iv)] 

OB = OB [Common] 

∠OBA = ∠OBC [Given] 

Then, By AAS condition : 

ΔOAB ≅ ΔOCB 

So, AB = BC [By CPCT]

266.

In Fig. 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,

Δ OAB ≅ Δ OCB 

AB = BC (By c.p.c.t)

Hence, proved

267.

In the given 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.

Answer» In ΔCDE,

∠CDE + ∠DCE = ∠CEB (Exterior angle)

∠CDE + 20° = 130°

∠CDE = 110°

However, ∠BAC = ∠CDE (Angles in the same segment of a circle)

∠BAC = 110°
268.

Match the column (A) and (B):(A)(B)(1) OP(a) centre(2) O(b) diameter(3) XY(c) radius(4) QR(d) chord

Answer»

(1) ↔ (c), 

(2) ↔ (a), 

(3) ↔ (d), 

(4) ↔ (b)

269.

If one end of the diameter is (1, 1) and the other end lies on the line`x+y=3`, then find the locus of the center of the circle.A. `x+y=1`B. `2(x-y)=5`C. `2x+2y=5`D. none of these

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Let the coordinates of the other end of the diameter be (t, 3-t). Then, the equation of the circle is
`(x-1)(x-t)+(y-1)(y-3+t)=0`
`rArr x^(2)+y^(2)-(1+t)x-(4-t)y+3=0`
Let (h, k) be the coordinates of the centre.
`:. H=(1+t)/(2), k=(4-t)/(2)`
`rArr 2h-1=-2k+4 " " `[On eliminating t]
`rArr 2(h+k)=5`
Hence, the locus of (h, k) is `2(x+y)=5`.
270.

The equation of the locus of the middle point of a chord of the circle `x^2+y^2=2(x+y)`such that the pair of lines joining the origin to the point ofintersection of the chord and the circle are equally inclined to the x-axisis`x+y=2`(b) `x-y=2``2x-y=1`(d) none of theseA. x+y=2B. `x-y=2`C. `2x-y=1`D. none of these

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Let (h, k) be the mid-point of a chord of the circle `x^(2)+y^(2)-2x-2y=0`. Then, the equation of the chord is
`hx+ky-(x+h) (y | k) = h^(2) |k^(2) 2h 2k`
`rArr x(h-1)+y(k-1)=h^(2)+k^(2)-h-k " " ...(i)`
The combined equation of the straight lines joining the origin to the points of intersection of the circle and the chord (i) is
`x^(2)+y^(2)-2(x+y) {(x(h-1)+y(k-1))/(h^(2)+k^(2)-h-k)}=0`
`rArr x^(2)(h^(2)+k^(2)-3h-k+2)+y^(2)(h^(2)+k^(2)-h-3k+2)-2xy(h+k-2)=0`
Lines represented by this equation are equally inclined to the x-axis.
`:.` Sum of their slopes = 0
`rArr (2(h+k-2))/(h^(2)+k^(2)-h-3k+2)=0 rArr h+k-2=0 rArr h + k =2`
Hence, the locus of (h, k) is x+y=2.
271.

If the circles x2 + y2 + 2x + 2ky + 6 = 0 and x2 + y2 + 2ky + k = 0 intersect orthogonaly then k is(a)  2 or –3/2(b)  –2 or –3/2(c)  2 or 3/2(d)  – 2 or 3/2 

Answer»

Correct option  (a)  2 or –3/2

Explanation:

Condition for two circles to intersect at right angles is 2g1 g2 + 2f1 f2 = c1 + c2

Here two circles are x+ y+ 2x + 2ky + 6 = 0

and  x+ y+ 2ky + k = 0

g1 = 1, f1 = k c1 = 6

g2 = 0 f2 = k c2 = k

0 + 2k2 = 6 + k

2k– k – 6 = 0

2k– 4k + 3k – 6 = 0

(2k + 3) (k – 2) = 0

k = –3/2 or k = 2

272.

A circle of radius 3 cm can be drawn through two points A, B such that AB=6 cm.

Answer» Correct Answer - 1
Suppose,we consider diameter of a circle is AB=6 cm.
Then, radius of a circle `=(AB)/2=6/2=3`cm, which is true.
273.

Through three collinear points a circle can be draw.

Answer» Because, circle can pass through only two collinear points but not through three collinear points.
274.

Find the equation of the diameter of the circle x2 + y2 + 6x – 2y = 6 which when produced passes through the point (1, -2).

Answer»

Given x2 + y2 + 6x – 2y – 6 = 0 & P (1, -2) centre = (-3, 1) 

Slope of the diameter = m = \(\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\) = \(\frac{1 - (-2)}{-3 - 1}\)\(\frac{3}{-4}\)

∴ Equation of the diameter with (1, -2) & m = \(\frac{-3}{4}\)

y – y1 = m(x – x1

y + 2 = \(\frac{-3}{4}\)(x - 1) 

4y + 8 = -3x + 3 

⇒ 3x + 4y + 5 = 0.

275.

Find the length of the chord of the circle x2 + y2 – 6x + 15y – 16 = 0 intercepted by the x-axis.

Answer»

Given x2 + y2 – 6x + 15y – 6 = 0 

C = \((3, \frac{-15}{2})\) & c = -16 

Length intercepted by x – axis = 2\(\sqrt{q^2 - c}\) 

\(= 2\sqrt{(3)^2 - (-16)}\) = 2\(\sqrt{9 + 16}\) = 2√25 = 10

∴ Length = 10 units

276.

The centre of the circle `x+2+3 cos theta, y=3 sin theta-1`, isA. (3, 3)B. (2, -1)C. (-2, 1)D. (-1, 2)

Answer» Correct Answer - B
We have,
`x=2+3 cos theta` and `y=3 sin theta -1 rArr (x-2)^(2)+(y+1)^(2)=3^(2)`
Clearly, it is the equation of a circle having its centre at (2, -1).
277.

One of the diameters of the circle `x^2+y^2-12x+4y+6=0` is given byA. `x+y=0`B. `x+3y=0`C. `x=y`D. `3x+2y=0`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
278.

Find the length of the chord of the circle x2 + y2 – 6x – 4y – 12 = 0 on the coordinate axes.

Answer»

Given x2 + y2 – 6x – 4y – 12 = 0 

C = (3, 2) C = -12 

Length intercepted by x-axis \(2\sqrt{q^2 - c} \) = 2\(\sqrt{9 + 12}\)= 2√21 units 

Length intercepted by y-axis = \(2\sqrt{f^2 - c}\) = \(2\sqrt{4 + 12}\) = 2√16 = 8 units.

279.

`alpha,beta and gamma` are parametric angles of three points P, Q and R respectively, on the circle `x^2 + y^2 = 1` and A is the point (-1, 0). If the lengths of the chords AP, AQ and AR are in GP, then `cos alpha/2, cos beta/2 and cos gamma/2` are inA. APB. GPC. HPD. none of these

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Let `P(cos alpha, sin alpha), Q (cos beta, sin beta) ` and `R(cos lambda, sin lambda)` be three specified points on the given circle. T
Then,
`AP=sqrt((-1-cos alpha)^(2)+(0-sin alpha)^(2))`
`rArr AP=sqrt(2+2cos alpha)=sqrt(4 cos^(2) alpha//2)=2 cos alpha//2`
Similarly, we have
`AQ=2 cos beta//2` and `AR=2 cos lambda//2`
Now,
AP, AQ, AR are in GP
`rArr 2 cos alpha//2, 2 cos beta//2, 2cos lambda//2` are in GP
`rArr cos alpha//2, cos beta//2, cos lambda//2` are in GP.
280.

The length ofthe chord cut off by `y=2x+1`from thecircle `x^2+y^2=2`is`5/6`b. `6/5`c. `6/(sqrt(5))`d. `(sqrt(5))/6`A. `5//6`B. `6//5`C. `6//sqrt(5)`D. `sqrt(5)//6`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
281.

Circle(s) touching x-axis at a distance 3 from the origin and having an intercept of length `2sqrt7` on y-axis is (are)A. `x^(2)+y^(2)-6x+- 8y+9=0`B. `x^(2)+y^(2)-6x pm 7y+9=0`C. `x^(2)+y^(2)+6xpm 8y+9=0`D. `x^(2)+y^(2)-8x pm 6y+9=0`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Let the equation of the circle be `x^(2)+y^(2)+2gx+2fy+c=0`. It touches x-axis at a distance 3 from the origin. Therefore, `c=g^(2)` and the circle passes through `(pm3, 0)`.
`:. 9 pm 6g +c=0`
`rArr 9 pm 6g + g^(2)= 0 rArr (gpm 3)^(2)=0 rArr g=-3`
`:. c=g^(2)rArr c=9`
The circle cuts an intercept of length `2 sqrt(17)` on y-axis.
`:. 2 sqrt(f^(2)-c)=2sqrt(7)rArr f^(2)-9=7rArr f = pm 4`
Hence, the equations of the circles are
`x^(2)+y^(2)-6xpm 8y+9=0`
282.

The equation of the image of the circle `x^2+y^2+16x-24y+183=0` by the line mirror `4x+7y+13=0` is :A. `x^(2) +y^(2) +32x - 4y +235 = 0`B. `x^(2) +y^(2) +32x +4y - 235 = 0`C. `x^(2) +y^(2) +32x - 4y - 235 = 0`D. `x^(2) +y^(2) +32x +4y +235 = 0`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
The image of the centre of the given circle i.e., `(-8,12)` in the line `4x +7y +13 =0` is `(-16,-2)`.
Also, radius `= sqrt(64+144-183) =5`
283.

The equation of the image of the circle `x^2+y^2+16x-24y+183=0` by the line mirror `4x+7y+13=0` is :A. `x^(2)+y^(2)+32x-4y+235=0`B. `x^(2)+y^(2)+32x+4y-235=0`C. `x^(2)+y^(2)+32x-4y-235=0`D. `x^(2)+y^(2)+32x+4y+235=0`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
284.

A variable circle passes through the fixed `A (p, q)` and touches the x-axis. Show that the locus of the other end of the diameter through `A` is (x-p)^2 = 4qy`.A. `(y-q)^(2)=4px`B. `(x-q)^(2)=4py`C. `(y-p)^(2)=4qx`D. `(x-p)^(2)=4qy`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Let (h, k) be the coordinates of the other end B of the diameter through A. The coordinates of the centre are `((p+h)/(2), (q+k)/(2))`.
Since the circle touches x-axis. Therefore,
|y-coordinates of its centre|=Radius
`rArr |(q+k)/(2)=(1)/(2)sqrt((p-h)^(2)+(q-k)^(2))`
`rArr (q+k)^(2)=(p-h)^(2)+(q-k)^(2)`
`rArr 4qk=(h-p)^(2)`
Hence, the locus of (h, k) is `(x-p)^(2)=4qy`.
285.

If x2 + y2 + ax + by = 3 represents a circle with centre at (1, -3), find a and b.

Answer»

Given x2 + y2 + ax + by – 3 = 0 & center = (1, -3), a = ?, b = ? 

Here \(\frac{a}{2}\) = 1 & \(\frac{b}{2}\) = -3 

⇒ a = 2 & b = – 6.

286.

The length of the common chord of two circles of radii 15 and 20, whose centres are 25 units apart, isA. 24B. 25C. 15D. 20

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Let `C_(1) and C_(2)` be the centres of the two circles of radii r and R respectively. Then,
`C_(1)C_(2)=25, r=15 and R=20 `[Given]
We observe that `C_(1)C_(2)^(2)=r^(2)+R^(2)`
Thus, the two circles, intersect orthogonally .
`:.` Length of the common chord `=(2rR)/(sqrt(r^(2)+R^(2)))=(2xx15xx20)/(25)=24`
287.

In the given figure, ∠BPT=50°. What is the measure of ∠OPB?

Answer»

PT is tangent to circle and OP is radius

⇒ ∠OPT = 90° …radius is perpendicular to tangent

From figure

⇒ ∠OPT = ∠OPB + ∠BPT

⇒ 90° = ∠OPB + 50° …∠BPT is 50° given

⇒ ∠OPB = 40°

Hence ∠OPB is 40°

288.

Define secant and tangent.

Answer»

=> Secant to a circle is a line which intersects the circle in two distinct points.

=> A tangent to a circle is a line that intersects the circle in exactly one point.

289.

What is Circle?

Answer»

A circle is the locus of a points which moves in a plane in such a way that its distance from a fixed point remains constant.

290.

The wheel of a vehicle has a diameter 60 cm. For this vehicle travels a distance of 200 m, how many times must this wheel rotates.

Answer»

‘The distance travelled when the wheel is rotated once =2 π r = 2 × π × 30

= 188.4 cm = 1.884 m.

The time required for the wheel to travel a distance of 200m = 200/1.884 = 106.16 = 106

291.

In the given picture shown two semicircular shaped iron bar can be cut down from a rectangular shaped iron bar. Calculate the area of the remaining shaded portion.

Answer»

Area of the rectangle = 24 × 14 = 336 cm2

Area of two semicircle = Area of a complete circle

Diameter of the circle = 14 cm

Radius = 7 cm

Area of the circle = π r2

= π × 72 = 49

π = 153.86 cm2 Area of the remaining portion

= 336 – 153.86= 182.14 cm2

292.

Two semicircular pieces are cut out from a rectangular sheet. Find the area of the remaining portion.

Answer»

Area, of the rectangle = 50 × 20 = 1000 cm2

If the two semicircles cut out are joined it becomes a circle

Its radius = 20/2 = 10 cm

Area of the portion cut out

= πr2 = π × 10 × 10 = 3.14 × 10 × 10 = 314 cm2

Area of the remaining portion

= 1000 – 314 = 686 cm2

293.

In the given figure, a measure of ∠POQ is…..

Answer»

PQ is tangent to circle and OP is radius

⇒ ∠OPQ= 90° …radius is perpendicular to tangent

⇒ ∠PQO = 30° …given

Consider ΔOPQ

⇒ ∠OPQ + ∠PQO + ∠POQ = 180° …sum of angles of triangle

⇒ 90° + 30° + ∠POQ = 180°

⇒ 120° + ∠POQ = 180°

⇒ ∠POQ = 60°

Hence ∠POQ is 60°

294.

If all sides of a parallelogram touch a circle, then that parallelogram is….

Answer»

Consider ABCD as a parallelogram touching the circle at points P, Q, R and S as shown

As ABCD is a parallelogram opposites sides are equal

⇒ AB = CD …(a)

⇒ AD = BC …(b)

AP and AS are tangents from point A
⇒ AP = AS …tangents from point to a circle are equal…(i)

BP and BQ are tangents from point B
⇒ BP = BQ …tangents from point to a circle are equal…(ii)

CQ and CR are tangents from point C
⇒ CR = CQ …tangents from point to a circle are equal…(iii)

DR and DS are tangents from point D
⇒ DR = DS …tangents from point to a circle are equal…(iv)

Add equation (i) + (ii) + (iii) + (iv)

⇒ AP + BP + CR + DR = AS + DS + BQ + CQ

From figure AP + BP = AB, CR + DR = CD, AS + DS = AD and BQ + CQ = BC

⇒ AB + CD = AD + BC

Using (a) and (b)

⇒ AB + AB = AD + AD

⇒ 2AB = 2AD

⇒ AB = AD

AB and AD are adjacent sides of parallelogram which are equal hence parallelogram ABCD is a rhombus

Hence if all sides of a parallelogram touch a circle then that parallelogram is a rhombus.

295.

In the given figure, the radii of the circles with centres A and B are 3 cm and 4 cm respectively. Find i. d(A,B) in figure (a) ii. d(A,B) in figure (b)

Answer»

i. Here, circle with centres A and B touch each other externally at point C.

∴ d(A, B) = d(A, C) + d(B ,C) 

= 3 + 4 

∴ d(A, B) = 7 cm

[The distance between the centres of circles touching externally is equal to the sum of their radii] 

ii. Here, circle with centres A and 13 touch each other internally at point C.

[The distance between the centres of circles touching internally is equal to the difference in their radii]

296.

From an external point P two tangents PA and PB have been drawn. IFPA = 6cm, then what is the length of PB.

Answer»

From P we have two tangents PA and PB

The tangents from an external point to a circle are equal

Hence PA = PB

PA = 6 cm given

Hence PB is also 6 cm

297.

The circles shown in the given figure are called internally touching circles, why?

Answer»

Circles with centres N and M lie in the same plane and intersect with a line p in the plane in one and only one point T [K – N – M]. 

Hence, the given circles are internally touching circles.

298.

Extremities of a diagonal of a rectangle are (0, 0) and (4, 3). The equations of the tangents to the circumcircle of the rectangle which are parallel to the diagonal, areA. `16x+8ypm25=0`B. `6x-8ypm25=0`C. `8+6ypm25=0`D. none of these

Answer» Correct Answer - B
299.

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

Answer»

By using angle sum property in triangle ABC, 

∠B = 180° – (60° + 20°) = 100° 

In cyclic quadrilateral ABCD, we have 

∠B + ∠D = 180° 

∠D = 180° – 100° 

= 100°

300.

In a cyclic quadrilateral if ∠A - ∠C = 700, then the greater of the angles A and C is equal to: (A) 950(B) 1050 (C) 1250(D) 1150

Answer»

(C) The angles A and C is 1250