Angle between Tangents Drawn from an External Point
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Question
In the given figure, O is the center of a circle and two tangents QP and QR are drawn on the circle from a point Q lying outside the circle. Find the value of angle POR ( in degrees).
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Solution
In MQNP, m∠PQR=700 (Given) m∠QPO=900(Radius is perpendicular to the tangent) m∠QRO=900(Radius is perpendicular to the tangent) ∴m∠POR=1100 (Remaining angle)