Question

Draw a circle with centre O and radius 6 cm. Mark points P, Q, R such that

(i) P lies on the circle,
(ii) Q lies in the interior of the circle, and
(iii) R lies in the exterior of the circle,

Rewrite each of the following statements using the correct symbol (=,< or >):

(i) OQ....5 cm
(ii) OP....5 cm
(iii) OR ....5 cm

Answer 1

The given figure shows the points P, Q and R such that



(i) P lies on the circle.
(ii) Q lies in the interior of the circle.
(iii) R lies on the exterior of the circle.

(i) OQ < 5 cm
(ii) OP = 5 cm
(iii) OR> 5 cm