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Standard IX
Mathematics
Perpendicular from the Center to a Chord Bisects the Chord
If a line int...
Question
If a line intersects two concentric circles with centre
A
in points
P
,
Q
,
R
and
S
respectively, then prove that
P
Q
=
R
S
.
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Solution
To prove:
P
Q
=
R
S
Proof:
We know that when a perpendicular is drawn from the centre of the circle on a chord, it bisects the chord.
Q
T
=
R
T
and
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P
T
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T
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Now,
Subtract equation
(
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)
from equation
(
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)
:
P
T
−
Q
T
=
S
T
−
R
T
or,
P
Q
=
R
S
Hence, Proved.
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