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Class 9 - Mathematics - Chapter 9: CIRCLESEXERCISE 9.3
Class 9 - Mathematics - Chapter 9: CIRCLES
Question. 1
In Fig. 9.23, A, B and C are three points on a circle with centre O such that ∠BOC = 30° and ∠AOB = 60°. If D is a point on the circle other than the arc ABC, find ∠ADC.
Answer:
45°
Question. 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.
Answer:
150°, 30°
Question. 3
In Fig. 9.24, ∠PQR = 100°, where P, Q and R are points on a circle with centre O. Find ∠OPR.
Answer:
10°
Question. 4
In Fig. 9.25, ∠ABC = 69°, ∠ACB = 31°, find ∠BDC.
Answer:
80°
Question. 5
In Fig. 9.26, 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:
110°
Question. 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.
Answer:
∠BCD = 80° and ∠ECD = 50°
Question. 7
If the non-parallel sides of a trapezium are equal, prove that it is cyclic.
Answer:
Draw perpendiculars AM and BN on CD (AB ∥ CD and AB < CD). Show ΔAMD ≅ ΔBNC. This gives ∠C = ∠D and, therefore, ∠A + ∠C = 180°.