Question

Draw a circle of radius 2 cm with centre O and take a point P outside the circle such that OP = 6.5 cm. From P, draw two tangents to the circle.

Answer 1

Steps of construction :

1. Draw a circle with O as centre and radius 2 cm.

2. Mark a point P outside the circle such that OP = 6.5 cm.

3. Join OP and bisect it at M.

4. Draw a circle with M as centre and radius equal to MP, to intersect the given circle at the points T and T'.

5. Join PT and PT'.

6. Then, PT and PT' are the required tangents.