Theorem : The chords corresponding to congruent arcs of a circle (or congruent circles) are congruent.
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Solution
Given: B is the centre of circle. arcAPC≅arcDQE
To prove: chord AC≅ chord DE [m(arcAPC)=∠ABC (i) [Definition of measure of m(arcDQE)=∠DBE] (ii) minor arc] arcAPC≅arc∠DQE (iii) [Given] ∴∠ABC≅∠DBE[ From (i), (ii) and (iii)]
In △ABC and △DBE,
side AB≅ side DB [Radil of the same circle]
side [CB] side [EB] [Radii of the same circle] ∠ABC≅∠DBE [From (iii), Measures of congruent arcs] ∴△ABC≅△DBE[SAS test of congruency] ∴ chord AC≅ chord DE [c.s.c.t]