RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles

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Exercise 16.1
 
Question 1:  Fill in the blanks:
(i) All points lying inside/outside a circle are called ______ points/_______ points.
(ii) Circles having the same centre and different radii are called _____ circles.
(iii) A point whose distance from the centre of a circle is greater than its radius lies in _________ of the circle.
(iv) A continuous piece of a circle is _______ of the circle.
(v) The longest chord of a circle is a ____________ of the circle.
(vi) An arc is a __________ when its ends are the ends of a diameter.
(vii) Segment of a circle is a region between an arc and _______ of the circle.
(viii) A circle divides the plane, on which it lies, in _________ parts. 
Solution:
(i) All points lying inside/outside a circle are called Interior points/ Exterior points.
(ii) Circles having the same centre and different radii are called Concentric circles.
(iii) A point whose distance from the centre of a circle is greater than its radius lies in the Exterior of the circle.
(iv) A continuous piece of a circle is Arc of the circle.
(v) The longest chord of a circle is a Diameter of the circle.
(vi) An arc is a Semi-circle when its ends are the ends of a diameter.
(vii) Segment of a circle is a region between an arc and centre of the circle.
(viii) A circle divides the plane, on which it lies, in three parts.
 
Question 2: Write the truth value (T/F) of the following with suitable reasons:
(i) A circle is a plane figure.
(ii) Line segment joining the center to any point on the circle is a radius of the circle,
(iii) If a circle is divided into three equal arcs each is a major arc.
(iv) A circle has only finite number of equal chords.
(v) A chord of a circle, which is twice as long as its radius is the diameter of the circle.
(vi) Sector is the region between the chord and its corresponding arc.
(vii) The degree measure of an arc is the complement of the central angle containing the arc.
(viii) The degree measure of a semi-circle is 1800. 
Solution:
(i) True
(ii) True
(iii) True
(iv) False
(v) True
(vi) True
(vii) False
(viii) True 
Exercise 16.2
 
Question 1: The radius of a circle is 8 cm and the length of one of its chords is 12 cm. Find the distance of the chord from the centre. 
Solution:
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles

It is given that, Radius of circle (OA) = 8 cm and Chord (AB) = 12cm
Draw a perpendicular OC on AB.
Perpendicular from centre to chord bisects the chord
AC = BC = 12/2 
AC = BC = 6cm
ΔOCA is a right angled triangle
OA2 = AC2 + OC2 (Pythagoras theorem)
64 = 36 + OC2
OC2 = 64 – 36 
OC2 = 28
OC = √28 
OC = 5.291
Hence, the distance of the chord from the centre is 5.291cm.
 
Question 2: Find the length of a chord which is at a distance of 5 cm from the centre of a circle of radius 10 cm. 
Solution:
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
It given that, distance of the chord from the centre = OC = 5 cm, Radius = OA = 10 cm
ΔOCA is a right angled triangle
OA2 = AC2 + OC2 (By Pythagoras theorem)
100 = AC2 + 25
AC2 = 100 – 25 
AC2  = 75
AC = √75 
AC = 8.66
OC is the Perpendicular on AB. So, the centre to chord bisects it.
AC = BC = 8.66cm
AB = AC + BC 
AB = 8.66 + 8.66 
AB = 17.32
Hence, the length of a chord AB is 17.32cm.
 
 
Question 3: Find the length of a chord which is at a distance of 4 cm from the centre of a circle of radius 6 cm. 
Solution:
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles

It is given that, 
Distance of the chord from the centre = OC = 4cm 
Radius = OA = 6cm
ΔOCA is a right triangle
OA2 = AC2 + OC2 (By Pythagoras theorem)
36 = AC2 + 16
AC2 = 36 – 16 
AC2 = 20
AC = √20 
AC = 4.47cm
OC is the Perpendicular on AB. So, the centre to chord bisects it.
AC = BC = 4.47 cm
AB = AC + BC 
AB = 4.47 + 4.47 
AB = 8.94cm
Hence, the length of a chord is AB is 8.94cm.
 
Question 4: Two chords AB, CD of lengths 5 cm, 11 cm respectively of a circle are parallel. If the distance between AB and CD is 3 cm, find the radius of the circle.
Solution:
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
It is given that, 
AB = 5cm
CD = 11cm
PQ = 3cm
Perpendiculars OP on CD 
Perpendiculars OQ on AB
OP = x cm and OC = OA = r cm
We know, perpendicular from centre to chord bisects it.
OP⊥CD, we have
CP = PD = 11/2 cm
OQ ⊥ AB
AQ = BQ = 5/2 cm
ΔOCP is a right triangle
OC2 = OP2 + CP2 (By Pythagoras theorem)
r2 = x2 + (11/2)2 ________(1)
ΔOQA is a right triangle
OA2= OQ2+ AQ2 (By Pythagoras theorem)
r2= (x-3)2 + (5/2)2 ________(2)
From equations (1) and (2), we get
(x-3)2 + (5/2)2 = x2 + (11/2)2(∴(a+b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab)
x2+6x+9+25/4 =x2+121/4 
6x = 121/4 – 25/4 − 9
6x = 121/4 – 25/4 − 9/1
6x = (121 - 25 - 36)/4
6x = (121 - 25 - 36)/4
6x = 60/4
6x = 15
x = 15/6 
x = 5/2
Put the value of x in equation (1), 
r2 = (5/2)2 + (11/2)2
r = 25/4 + 121/4
r = 146/4
r = √146/4cm
Hence, the value of r is √146/4cm.

Question 5: Give a method to find the centre of a given circle. 
Solution:
Steps of Construction:
1. Draw a circle with three points A, B, and C.
2. Becoming a member of AB and BC.
3. Draw perpendicular bisectors of chords AB and BC that cross at a point called O.
4. This point O is the circle's centre, so we know that the chord's perpendicular bisectors still move through it.
 
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
 
Question 6: Prove that the line joining the mid-point of a chord to the centre of the circle passes through the mid-point of the corresponding minor arc. 
Solution:

RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles

 
It is given that, Let us C is the mid-point of chord AB.
In ΔOAC and ΔOBC 
OA = OB (Radius of circle)
OC = OC (Common)
AC = BC (C is the mid-point of chord)
ΔOAC ≅ ΔOBC (by SSS condition)
∠AOC = ∠BOC (BY CPCT)
= mA ̅D ≅ mB ̅D
= A ̅D ≅ B ̅D
Therefore, D is the mid-point of arc AB. 
Hence Proved
 
Question 7: Prove that a diameter of a circle which bisects a chord of the circle also bisects the angle subtended by the chord at the centre of the circle. 
Solution:
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
It is given that, PQ is a diameter of circle which bisects the chord AB at C. (Given)
In ΔBOC and ΔAOC
OA = OB (Radius)
OC = OC (Common)
AC = BC (Given)
ΔAOC ≅ ΔBOC (by SSS condition)
∠AOC = ∠BOC (CPCT)
PQ bisects ∠AOB 
Hence proved
 
Question 8: Prove that two different circles cannot intersect each other at more than two points. 
Solution:
A, B, and C are the points where two circle.
A, B, and C are then non-collinear, resulting in a single loop passing through all three points. This is in direct opposition to the fact that two defined circles move through A, B, and C.
As a result, no two circles can converge at more than two points.
 
Question 9:  A line segment AB is of length 5 cm. Draw a circle of radius 4 cm passing through A and B. Can you draw a circle of radius 2 cm passing through A and B? Give reason in support of your answer. 
Solution:
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
(1) Draw a 5cm line section AB.

(2) Build AB's perpendicular bisectors.

(3) Draw an arc with a radius of 4cm that intersects the perpendicular bisector at point O. The required centre will be point O.

(4) Becoming a member of OA.

(5) Draw a circle with the centre O and the radius OA.

No, we can't draw a circle with a radius of 2 cm that passes between A and B because an arc with a radius of 2 cm and a centre of A would not intersect the perpendicular bisector, and we won't be able to locate the centre.

 

Question 10:  An equilateral triangle of side 9 cm is inscribed in a circle. Find the radius of the circle.

Solution:
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
AD is a perpendicular bisector of BC

BD = DC = 9/2cm.

O as circumcentre.

Circumcentre bisects bisector AD in ratio 2:1.

∆ADB is a right triangle
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
 
Question 11:  Given an arc of a circle, complete the circle.
Solution:
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
(1) Take three points on arc A, B, and C.

(2) Assemble with AB and BC.

(3) Draw the perpendicular bisectors of the chords AC and BC. The required centre of the required circle would then be O.

(4) Join OA.

(5) Complete the circle with the centre O and radius OA.

 

Question 12: Draw different pairs of circles. How many points does each pair have in common? What is the maximum number of common points?

Solution:
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
 
Question 13: Suppose you are given a circle. Give a construction to find its centre. 
Solution:

RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
(1) Take three points A, B and C on the given circle.

(2) Join AB and BC.

(3) Draw the perpendicular bisectors of chord AB and BC which intersect each other at O.

(4) Point O will be the required centre of the circle because we know that the perpendicular bisector of the chord always passes through the centre.

 

Question 14:  Two chords AB and CD of lengths 5 cm and 11 cm respectively of a circle are parallel to each other and are opposite side of its centre. If the distance between AB and CD is 6 cm, find the radius of the circle.

Solution:
Draw OM⊥AB and ON⊥CD.
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
Join point O to B and D.
BM = AB/2 (Perpendicular from the centre bisects the chord)
BM = 5/2 
ND = CD/2
ND = 11/2
Let us assumed that ON is x,
OM = 6 - x
In ΔMOB is a right triangle
OM2 + MB2 = OB2 (Pythagoras theorem)
(6 − x)2 + (5/2)2= OB2
36 + x2 − 12x + 25/4 = OB2 _______(i)
In ΔNOD is a right triangle,
ON2 + ND2 = OD2 (Pythagoras theorem)
x2 + (11/2)2= OD2
x2 + 121/4 = OD2_______ (ii)
OB = OD (Radii of a circle)
From equation (i) and (ii) we get,
OB2 = OD2
36 + x2 − 12x + 25/4 = x2 + 121/2 
x2 − 12x – x2  = 121/4-25/4-36
− 12x = (121-25-144)/4
− 12x = -48/4
12x = 12
x = 12/12
x = 1
Value of x put in equation (ii)
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
 
 
Question 15:  The lengths of two parallel chords of a circle are 6 cm and 8 cm. If the smaller chord is at a distance of 4 cm from the centre, what is the distance of the other chord from the centre? 
Solution:
 RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
Distance of smaller chord AB from centre of circle = 4 cm, OM = 4 cm
MB = AB/2 
MB = 6/2 
MB = 3cm
ΔOMB is a right triangle 
OB2 = OM2 + MB2 (Pythagoras theorem)
OB2 = (4)2 + (3)2 
OB2 = 16 + 9
OB = √25
OB = 5 cm
 
OD = OB = 5 cm [Radii of a circle]
ND = CD/2 
ND = 8/2 
ND = 4cm
 
In ΔOND is a right triangle
OD2 = ON2 + ND2 (Pythagoras theorem)
(5)2 = ON2 + (4)2
25 - 16 = ON2 
√9 = ON 
3 = ON 
ON = 3cm
Hence, the distance of bigger chord from the circle is 3cm.
 
Exercise 16.3
 
Question 1: Three girls Ishita, Isha and Nisha are playing a game by standing on a circle of radius 20 m drawn in a park. Ishita throws a ball to Isha, Isha to Nisha and Nisha to Ishita. If the distance between Ishita and Isha and between Isha and Nisha is 24 m each, what is the distance between Ishita and Nisha. 
Solution:

RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
Let R, S and M be the position of Ishita, Isha and Nisha respectively.

AR = AS = 24/2 

AR = AS = 12cm

It is given that, Radius of circle = OR = OS = OM = 20cm

ΔOAR is a right angle,

OR= OA2+ AR2   (Pythagoras theorem)

(20)= OA2+(12)

400=OA2+144 

-OA= 144-400 

-OA2=-256 

OA=√256 

OA=16m _________(i)

OABC is a kite since OA = OC and AB = BC 

In ΔRSM,

∠RCS = 90° and RC = CM _________(ii)

Now, Area of ΔORS = Area of ΔORS

1/2 × OA × RS = 1/2 × RC × OS

OA × RS = RC × OS

384 = RC × 20

384/20 = RC

19.2 = RC

RC = 19.2m

RC = CM 

RM = 2(19.2) 

RM = 38.4

Hence, the distance between Ishita and Nisha is 38.4m.


Question 2:  A circular park of radius 40 m is situated in a colony. Three boys Ankur, Amit and Anand are sitting at equal distance on its boundary each having a toy telephone in his hands to talk to each other. Find the length of the string of each phone. 

Solution:

RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
Since, AB = BC = CA. So, ABC is an equilateral triangle

Radius = OA = 40 m (Given)

We know, medians of equilateral triangle pass through the circumcentre and intersect each other at the ratio 2 : 1.

Here AD is the median of equilateral triangle ABC, we can write:

OA/OD = 2/1

or 40/OD = 2/1

or OD = 20 m

Therefore, AD = OA + OD = (40 + 20) m = 60 m

ΔADC is a right angle triangle

AC2 = AD2 + DC2 (By Pythagoras theorem)

AC= 602+  (AC/2)2

AC2- AC2/4  =3600 

3/4 AC2 = 3600

AC2 = (3600 × 4)/3

AC2 = 4800

AC = 40√3m

Hence, the length of string will be 40√3m.
 
Exercise 16.4
 
Question 1: In figure, O is the centre of the circle. If ∠APB = 50°, find ∠AOB and ∠OAB. 
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
 
Solution:
It is given that, ∠APB = 50°
∠AOB = 2∠APB (Degree measure theorem)
∠AOB = 2 × 50° 
∠AOB = 100°
OA = OB (Radius of circle)
∠OAB = ∠OBA (Angles opposite to equal sides)
Let us assumed that, ∠OAB = m
In ΔOAB,
∠OAB + ∠OBA + ∠AOB = 180° (Angle sum property)
m + m + 100° = 180°
2m = 180° – 100° 
2m = 80°
m = (80°)/2 
m = 40°
∠OAB = ∠OBA = 40°
 
Question 2: In figure, it is given that O is the centre of the circle and ∠AOC = 150°. Find ∠ABC.
 
 RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
Solution:
It is given that, ∠AOC = 150° 
∠ABC = ((reflex ∠AOC))/2 _________(1) (By degree measure theorem)
∠AOC + reflex ∠AOC = 360° (Complex angle)
150° + reflex ∠AOC = 360°
reflex ∠AOC = 360°−150° 
reflex ∠AOC = 210°
∠ABC = (210°)/2 
∠ABC = 105°
 
Question 3: In figure, O is the centre of the circle. Find ∠BAC. 
 RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
Solution:
It is given that, ∠AOB = 80° and ∠AOC = 110°
We know that,
∠AOB + ∠AOC + ∠BOC = 360°
80° + 110° + ∠BOC = 360°
190° + ∠BOC = 360°
∠BOC = 360° – 190°
∠BOC = 170°
 
∠BOC = 2∠BAC (Degree measure theorem)
170° = 2∠BAC
(170°)/2 = ∠BAC
85° = ∠BAC
∠BAC = 85°
 
Question 4: If O is the centre of the circle, find the value of x in each of the following figures.
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
Solution:
It is given that, ∠AOC = 135°
∠AOC + ∠BOC = 180° (Linear pair of angles)
135° +∠BOC = 180°
∠BOC = 180°−135°
∠BOC = 45°
∠BOC = 2∠CPB (By degree measure theorem)
45° = 2x
(45°)/2 = x
x = 22.5°
 
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
Solution:
It is given that, ∠ABC=40°
∠ACB = 90° (Angle in semicircle)
In ΔABC,
∠CAB + ∠ACB + ∠ABC = 180° (angle sum property)
∠CAB + 90° + 40° = 180°
∠CAB = 180°− 90°− 40°
∠CAB = 180°− 130°
∠CAB = 50°
∠CDB = ∠CAB (Angle is on same segment)
x = 50°
 
 RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
Solution:
It is given that, ∠AOC = 120°
∠AOC = 2∠APC (Degree measure theorem)
120° = 2∠APC
∠APC = (120°)/2 
∠APC = 60° 
 
∠APC + ∠ABC = 180° (Sum of opposite angles of cyclic quadrilaterals is180°)
60° + ∠ABC=180°
∠ABC = 180°− 60°
∠ABC = 120°
 
∠ABC + ∠DBC = 180° [Linear pair of angles]
120° + x = 180°
x = 180°− 120°
x = 60°
Hence, the value of x is 60°.
 
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
Solution:
It is given that, ∠CBD = 65°
∠ABC + ∠CBD = 180° (Linear pair)
∠ABC + 65° = 180°
∠ABC = 180°− 65°
∠ABC = 115°
Reflex ∠AOC = 2∠ABC (Degree measure theorem)
x = 2(115°) 
x = 230°
Hence, the value of x is 230°
 
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
Solution:
It is given that, ∠OAB = 35°
∠OBA = ∠OAB = 35° (angles opposite to equal radii)
In ΔAOB
∠AOB + ∠OAB + ∠OBA = 180° (angle sum property)
∠AOB + 35° + 35° = 180°
∠AOB + 70° = 180°
∠AOB = 180° – 70° 
∠AOB = 110°
∠AOB + reflex∠AOB = 360° (Complex angle)
Put the value of ∠AOB
110° + reflex∠AOB = 360°
reflex∠AOB = 360° – 110° 
reflex∠AOB = 250°
reflex ∠AOB = 2∠ACB (Degree measure theorem)
250° = 2x
x = (250°)/2
x = 125°
 
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
Solution:
It is given that, ∠AOB = 60°
reflex∠AOB = 2∠OAC (degree measure theorem)
60° = 2∠ OAC
∠OAC = (60°)/2 
∠OAC = 30° (Angles opposite to equal radius)
x = 30° 
 
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
Solution:
It is given that, ∠BAC = 50° and ∠DBC = 70°
∠BDC = ∠BAC = 50° (Angle on same segment)
In ΔBDC
∠BDC + ∠BCD + ∠DBC = 180° (angle sum property)
50° + x + 70° = 180°
x = 180°− 50°− 70°
x = 60°
 
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
Solution:
It is given that, ∠DBO = 40°
∠DBC = 90° (Angle in a semicircle)
∠DBO + ∠OBC = 90°
40° + ∠OBC = 90°
∠OBC = 90°− 40°
∠OBC = 50°
∠AOC = 2∠OBC (By degree measure theorem)
x = 2 × 50°
x = 100°
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
Solution:
It is given that, ∠CAD = 28, ∠ADB = 32 and ∠ABC = 50
In ΔDAB:
∠ADB + ∠DAB + ∠ABD = 180° (Angle sum property)
32° + ∠DAB + 50° = 180°
82° + ∠DAB = 180°
∠DAB = 180°− 82°
∠DAB = 98°
∠DAB + ∠DCB = 180° (the sum of opposite angles of cyclic quadrilateral is 180°)
98° + x = 180°
x = 180°− 98° 
x = 82° 
Hence, the value x is 82°.
 
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
Solution:
It is given that, ∠BAC = 35° and ∠DBC = 65°
∠BDC = ∠BAC = 35° (Angle in same segment)
In ΔBCD
∠BDC + ∠BCD + ∠DBC = 180° (Angle sum property)
35° + x + 65° = 180°
100° + x = 180°
x = 180° – 100° 
x = 80°
 
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
Solution:
It is given that, ∠ABD = 40°, ∠CPD = 110°
∠ACD = ∠ABD = 40° (Angle in same segment)
In ΔPCD
∠PCD + ∠CPO + ∠PDC = 180° (Angle sum property)
40° + 110° + x = 180°
150° + x = 180°
x = 180° − 150° 
x = 30°
Hence, the value of x is 30 degrees.
 
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
Solution:
It is given that, ∠BAC = 52° 
∠BDC = ∠BAC = 52° (Angle in same segment)
OD = OC (radius of a circle)
∠ODC = ∠OCD (Opposite angle to equal radius)
x = 52°
Hence, the measure of ∠x is 52°.
 
Question 5: O is the circumcentre of the triangle ABC and OD is perpendicular on BC. Prove that ∠BOD = ∠A.
 RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
Solution:
In ΔOBD and ΔOCD

OB = OC (Radius of a circle)

OD = OD (Common)

∠ODB = ∠ODC (Both 90°)

ΔOBD ≅ ΔOCD (By RHS Condition)

∠BOD = ∠COD (CPCT)

∠BOC = 2∠BAC (Degree measure theorem)

2∠BOD = 2∠BAC

∠BOD = ∠BAC

Hence proved

 

Question 6: In figure, O is the centre of the circle, BO is the bisector of ∠ABC. Show that AB = AC.
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
Solution:
It is given that, BO is the bisector of ∠ABC, then,

∠ABO = ∠CBO _________(i)

OB = OA = OB = OC (Radius of circle)

∠OAB = ∠OCB (opposite angles to equal sides) _________(ii)

∠ABO = ∠DAB (opposite angles to equal sides) _________(iii)

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

∠OAB = ∠OCB

In ΔOAB and ΔOCB

∠OAB = ∠OCB (Proved above)

∠OBA = ∠OBC (given)

OB = OB (Common)

ΔOAB ≅ ΔOCB (By AAS condition)

AB = BC (By CPCT)

 

Question 7: In figure, O is the centre of the circle, then prove that ∠x = ∠y + ∠z.
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles

Solution:
From the given figure we conclude that, 

∠3 = ∠4 (Angles in same segment) ______(i) 

∠x = 2∠3 (By degree measure theorem)

∠x = ∠3 + ∠3

∠x = ∠3 + ∠4

∠y = ∠3 + ∠1 (Sum of interior angles are equal to exterior angle) ____________(ii)

∠3 = ∠y − ∠1 _________(iii)

∠4 = ∠z + ∠1 _________(iv) (By exterior angle property)

Now, from equations (ii), (iii) and (iv), we get

∠x = ∠y − ∠1 + ∠z + ∠1

∠x = ∠y + ∠z

Hence proved 


Exercise 16.5 

 

Question 1: In figure, ΔABC is an equilateral triangle. Find m∠BEC.
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
Solution: 
It is given that, ΔABC is an equilateral triangle
ABEC is a quadrilateral,
∠BAC + ∠BEC = 180° (Opposite angles of quadrilateral)
60° + ∠BEC = 180° (each angle of equilateral triangle is 60°)
∠BEC = 180° – 60°
∠BEC = 120°
 
Question 2: In figure, Δ PQR is an isosceles triangle with PQ = PR and m∠PQR=35°. Find m∠QSR and m∠QTR.
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
Solution:
It is given that, ΔPQR is an isosceles triangle. 

PQ = PR  

m∠PQR = 35°

In ΔPQR

∠PQR = ∠PRQ = 35° (Angle opposite to equal sides)

∠P + ∠Q + ∠R = 180° (angle sum property)

∠P + 35° + 35° = 180°

∠P + 70° = 180°

∠P = 180° – 70°

∠P = 110°

SQTR is quadrilateral

∠QSR + ∠QTR = 180° (Opposite angles of quadrilateral)

110° + ∠QTR = 180°

∠QTR = 180° - 110°

∠QTR = 70°

Hence, the measure of ∠QTR is 70°.

 

Question 3: In figure, O is the centre of the circle. If ∠BOD = 160°, find the values of x and y.
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
Solution:
It is given that, ∠BOD is 160°.

∠BOD = 2∠BCD (Degree measure theorem)

160° = 2x

(160°)/2 = x

80° = x

x = 80°

ABCD is quadrilateral

∠BAD + ∠BCD = 180° (Opposite angles of Cyclic quadrilateral)

y + x = 180°_______(i)

Putting value of x in equation (i)

y + 80° = 180°

y = 100°

Hence, the value of x is 80° and y is 100°.

 

Question 4: In figure, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral. If ∠BCD = 100° and ∠ABD = 70°, find ∠ADB.
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
Solution:
It is given that, ABCD is cyclic quadrilateral
∠DCB + ∠BAD = 180° (Opposite angles of Cyclic quadrilateral)
100° + ∠BAD = 180°
∠BAD = 180° - 100°
∠BAD = 80°
In Δ BAD
∠ADB + ∠DAB + ∠ABD = 180° (Angle sum property)
∠ADB + 80° + 70° = 180°
∠ADB + 150° = 180°
∠ADB = 180°-150°
∠ADB = 30°
 
Question 5: If ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral in which AD||BC (figure). Prove that ∠B = ∠C.
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles

Solution:
It is given that, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral with AD ll BC

∠A + ∠C = 180° ________(1) (Opposite angles of cyclic quadrilateral)

∠A + ∠B = 180° ________(2) (Co-interior angles)

Form equation (1) and (2), we get

∠B = ∠C

Hence proved

 

Question 6: In figure, O is the centre of the circle. Find ∠CBD.
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles

Solution:
It is given that, ∠BOC is 100°.

∠AOC = 2∠APC (Degree measure theorem)

100° = 2∠APC

(100°)/2 = ∠APC

∠APC = 50°

 

∠APC + ∠ABC = 180° (Opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral)

50° + ∠ABC = 180°

∠ABC = 180° - 50° 

∠ABC = 130°

 

∠ABC + ∠CBD = 180° (Linear pair)

130° + ∠CBD = 180°

∠CBD = 180° - 130°

∠CBD = 50°

Hence, the measure of ∠CBD is 50°.

 

Question 7:  In figure, AB and CD are diameters of a circle with centre O. If ∠OBD = 500, find ∠AOC.
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles

Solution: 
It is given that ∠OBD is 50°.
AB and CD are the diameters of the circles with centre O.
∠DBC = 90° _______(i) (Angle in the semi-circle)
∠DBC = 50° + ∠OBC
90° = 50° + ∠OBC
90°- 50° = ∠OBC
40° = ∠OBC
∠OBC = 40°
∠AOC = 2 ∠ABC (degree measure theorem)
∠AOC = 2∠OBC 
∠AOC = 2 x 40° 
∠AOC = 80°
 
Question 8: On a semi-circle with AB as diameter, a point C is taken, so that m(∠CAB) = 30°. Find m(∠ACB) and m(∠ABC). 
Solution: 
It is given that, m(∠CAB) = 30°
We know that angle in a semi-circle is a right angle.
∠ACB = 90° 
In △ABC, 
∠CAB + ∠ACB + ∠ABC = 180° (angle sum property)
30° + 90° + ∠ABC = 180°
120° + ∠ABC = 180°
∠ABC = 180°- 120°
∠ABC = 60°
Hence, the measure of ∠ACB is 90° and ∠ABC is 60°.
 
Question 9: In a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD if AB||CD and ∠B = 70° , find the remaining angles. 
Solution: 
It is given that, a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD with AB||CD and ∠B = 70°.
∠B + ∠C = 180° (Co-interior angle)
70° + ∠C = 180°
∠C = 180°- 70°
∠C = 110°
 
∠B + ∠D = 180° (Opposite angles of cyclic quadrilateral)
70° + ∠D = 180°
∠D = 180° - 70°
∠D = 110°
 
∠A + ∠C = 180° (Opposite angles of cyclic quadrilateral)
∠A + 110° = 180°
∠A + 110° = 180°- 110°
∠A = 70°
Hence, the measure of ∠A is 70° , ∠C is 110° and ∠D is 110°
 
Question 10: In a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD, if m ∠A = 3(m∠C). Find m∠A. 
Solution: 
We know that,
∠A + ∠C = 180° _______(1) (Opposite angles of cyclic quadrilateral)
It is given that, m∠A = 3(m∠C) 
∠A = 3∠C ______(2)
Put the value of ∠A in equation (1)
3∠C + ∠C = 180°
4∠C = 180°
∠C = 45°
Put the value of ∠C in equation (2)
∠A = 3 × 45° 
∠A = 135°


Question 11: In figure, O is the centre of the circle ∠DAB = 50°. Calculate the values of x and y.

 RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles

 

Solution: 
It is given that, ∠DAB is 50°

We know that,

∠BOD = 2∠BAD

x = 2(50°) 

x = 100°

From the figure we know that, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral

∠A + ∠C = 180°

50° + y = 180°

y = 180°- 50°

y = 130°

Hence, the measure of angle x and y is 100° and 130° respectively.
 
Exercise VSAQs .......................
 
Question 1: In figure, two circles intersect at A and B. The centre of the smaller circle is O and it lies on the circumference of the larger circle. If ∠APB = 70°, find ∠ACB. 
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
 
Solution:
∠AOB = 2 ∠APB (Degree measure theorem)
∠AOB = 2 × 70° 
∠AOB = 140°
AOBC is a cyclic quadrilateral
∠ACB + ∠AOB = 180°
∠ACB + 140° = 180°
∠ACB = 40°
 
 
Question 2: In figure, two congruent circles with centres O and O’ intersect at A and B. If ∠AO’B = 50°, then find ∠APB.
 RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles
Solution:
∠AOB = ∠AO’B = 50°
∠APB = (∠AOB)/2 (By degree measure theorem)
∠APB = (50°)/2
∠APB = 25°
 
Question 3: In figure, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral in which ∠BAD=75°, ∠ABD=58° and ∠ADC=77°, AC and BD intersect at P. Then, find ∠DPC.
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles

Solution:
It is given that, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral
∠DBA = ∠DCA = 58°___________(1) (Angles in same segment)
∠A +∠C = 180° (Sum of opposite angles is 180 degrees)
75° + ∠C = 180°
∠C = 180° - 75°
∠C = 105°
 
∠ACB + ∠ACD = 105°
∠ACB + 58° = 105°
∠ACB = 47° …(2)
 
∠ACB = ∠ADB = 47°(Angles in same segment)
It is given ∠D = 77°
∠BDC + ∠ADB = 77°
∠BDC + 47° = 77°
∠BDC = 30°
 
In ∆DPC
∠PDC + ∠DCP + ∠DPC = 180°
30° + 58° + ∠DPC = 180°
88° + ∠DPC = 180°
∠DPC = 180° - 88°
∠DPC = 92° 
 
Question 4: In figure, if ∠AOB = 80° and ∠ABC=30°, then find ∠CAO.
RD Sharma Solutions Class 9 Chapter 16 Circles

Solution:
It is given that, ∠AOB = 80° and ∠ABC = 30°
Join OC
Central angle subtended by arc AC = ∠COA
∠COA = 2 x ∠ABC 
∠COA = 2 x 30° 
∠COA = 60°
In ∆OCA,
OC = OA (same radius)
∠OCA = ∠CAO (Angle opposite to equal sides)
In ∆COA
∠OCA + ∠CAO + ∠COA = 180°
From (1) and (2), we get
2∠CAO + 60° = 180°
2∠CAO + 60° = 180° - 60°
2∠CAO = 120°
∠CAO = (120°)/2
∠CAO = 60°
Hence, the measure of angle ∠CAO is 60°
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