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P is a point inside a circle centered at O which does not coincide with the point O. How many chords can be drawn with P as the mid-point?

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Solution

We need to know how many lines are possible which passes through P and intersects the circle at equal distances from the point P.

Lets draw a circle

This problem is best and easily approachable from the point of symmetry.

Condition is satisfied only when chord AB is drawn perpendicular to the radius going through the point P.This brings in symmetry and we get AP = BP for any other chord going through P will destroy the symmetry about the line OP, AP BP.


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