I'm Up and Down, and Round and Round Class 9

20 Questions | 60 Marks

Explain with a diagram why a circle has infinite lines of symmetry. 3marks

Two points A and B are 10 cm apart. How many circles can pass through both A and B? What is the condition for a point P to be the centre of a circle passing through A and B? 2marks

Prove that there is a unique circle passing through three non-collinear points. 5marks

In triangle ABC, ∠A = 90°, ∠B = 45°, and ∠C = 45°. If the circumradius is 5 cm, find the lengths of the sides AB and BC. 3marks

Two chords of lengths 10 cm and 12 cm are drawn in a circle of radius 13 cm. What is the difference between the distances of these chords from the centre? 3marks

Prove that chords of a circle that subtend equal angles at the centre are equal in length. 3marks

In a circle with centre O, AB and CD are two parallel chords of lengths 10 cm and 24 cm respectively. If the radius of the circle is 13 cm, find the distance between the chords. 5marks

A chord AB is drawn in a circle with centre O. If M is the midpoint of AB, prove that OM is perpendicular to AB. 3marks

Two chords AB and CD are of lengths 8 cm and 6 cm respectively, and are equidistant from the centre of a circle. Find the radius of the circle. 3marks

A chord is 12 cm away from the centre of a circle. The length of the chord is 10 cm. Find the radius of the circle. 3marks

In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle. If ∠AOB = 120° and AB = 12 cm, find the radius of the circle. 3marks

In a circle, an arc subtends an angle of 80° at the centre. Find the angle subtended by the same arc at any point on the circumference of the circle. 2marks

The angle subtended by an arc at the centre is 100°. What is the angle subtended by the arc at the circumference? 2marks

Prove that the angle subtended by a diameter at any point on the circumference is 90°. 3marks

In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle. If ∠ACB = 40°, find ∠ADB. 2marks

ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral where ∠A = 75°. Find the measure of the opposite angle ∠C. 2marks

A quadrilateral PQRS is inscribed in a circle. If ∠P = (3x - 15)° and ∠R = (2x + 10)°, find the value of x and the measures of ∠P and ∠R. 3marks

Prove that if two opposite angles of a quadrilateral are equal to 180°, then the quadrilateral is cyclic. 5marks

In a circle, two chords AB and CD are parallel. Prove that AC = BD. 3marks

A chord of length 12 cm is drawn in a circle of radius 10 cm. Find the distance of the chord from the centre. 3marks

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A circle has rotational symmetry about its centre. Rotating a circle by any angle around its centre does not change its appearance. Any diameter of a circle is a line of symmetry. If you fold a paper circle along any of its diameters, the two halves will perfectly overlap. Since there are infinitely many diameters in a circle, there are infinitely many lines of symmetry.

Infinitely many circles can be drawn through two given points A and B. The centre P of any such circle must be equidistant from A and B. Therefore, P must lie on the perpendicular bisector of the line segment AB.

Let A, B, and C be three non-collinear points.

Since A and B are distinct, the locus of points equidistant from A and B is the perpendicular bisector of the line segment AB. Let this be line L1.
Since B and C are distinct, the locus of points equidistant from B and C is the perpendicular bisector of the line segment BC. Let this be line L2.
Since A, B, and C are non-collinear, the line segments AB and BC are not parallel. Therefore, their perpendicular bisectors L1 and L2 are not parallel and will intersect at a unique point, say O.
This point O is equidistant from A and B (since it lies on L1) and equidistant from B and C (since it lies on L2). Thus, OA = OB = OC.
With O as the centre and OA (or OB or OC) as the radius, we can draw a circle that passes through A, B, and C.
Since L1 and L2 intersect at only one point, O is the unique centre. Therefore, there is a unique circle passing through three non-collinear points.
4. Given a triangle ABC with ∠A = 90°, ∠B = 45°, and ∠C = 45°. This is a right-angled isosceles triangle. The circumcentre of a right-angled triangle is the midpoint of the hypotenuse.
Let R be the circumradius. We are given R = 5 cm.
The hypotenuse BC is the diameter of the circumcircle.
Therefore, BC = 2 * R = 2 * 5 cm = 10 cm.
Since triangle ABC is isosceles with ∠B = ∠C = 45°, AB = AC.
Using the Pythagorean theorem in ΔABC: AB² + AC² = BC²
AB² + AB² = 10²
2AB² = 100
AB² = 50
AB = √50 = 5√2 cm.
So, the lengths of the sides are AB = 5√2 cm and BC = 10 cm.
5. Let the radius of the circle be r = 13 cm.
Let the length of the first chord be $c_{1}$ = 10 cm, and its distance from the centre be $d_{1}$ .
Let the length of the second chord be $c_{2}$ = 12 cm, and its distance from the centre be $d_{2}$ .
Using the property that the perpendicular from the centre to a chord bisects the chord, we have two right-angled triangles formed by the radius, half the chord, and the distance from the centre.
For the first chord: $r^{2} = d_{1}^{2} + (c_{1} / 2)^{2}$

13^{2} = d_{1}^{2} + (10 / 2)^{2}

169 = d_{1}^{2} + 5^{2}

169 = d_{1}^{2} + 25

d_{1}^{2} = 169 - 25 = 144

$d_{1} = \sqrt{144} = 12$ cm.
For the second chord: $r^{2} = d_{2}^{2} + (c_{2} / 2)^{2}$

13^{2} = d_{2}^{2} + (12 / 2)^{2}

169 = d_{2}^{2} + 6^{2}

169 = d_{2}^{2} + 36

d_{2}^{2} = 169 - 36 = 133

d_{2} = \sqrt{133}

cm.The difference between the distances is

d_{1} - d_{2} = 12 - \sqrt{133}

cm.

Given: In a circle with centre O, chords AB and DE subtend equal angles at the centre. This means ∠AOB = ∠DOE.To prove: AB = DE.Proof:Consider triangle AOB and triangle DOE.OA = OB = OD = OE = radius of the circle.We are given ∠AOB = ∠DOE.By the SAS (Side-Angle-Side) congruence criterion, ∆AOB ≅ ∆DOE.Therefore, corresponding sides AB and DE are equal.Hence, AB = DE.

Let the radius of the circle be r = 13 cm.Let the lengths of the parallel chords be

c_{1}

= 10 cm and

c_{2}

= 24 cm.Let the distance of chord

c_{1}

from the centre be

d_{1}

, and the distance of chord

c_{2}

from the centre be

d_{2}

.Using the Pythagorean theorem:For

c_{1}

r^{2} = d_{1}^{2} + (c_{1} / 2)^{2}

13^{2} = d_{1}^{2} + (10 / 2)^{2}

169 = d_{1}^{2} + 5^{2}

$169 = d_{1}^{2} + 25 ⟹ d_{1}^{2} = 144 ⟹ d_{1} = 12$ cm.
For $c_{2}$ : $r^{2} = d_{2}^{2} + (c_{2} / 2)^{2}$

13^{2} = d_{2}^{2} + (24 / 2)^{2}

169 = d_{2}^{2} + 12^{2}

169 = d_{2}^{2} + 144 ⟹ d_{2}^{2} = 25 ⟹ d_{2} = 5

cm.Since the chords are on opposite sides of the centre, the distance between them is the sum of their distances from the centre.Distance between chords =

d_{1} + d_{2} = 12

cm + 5 cm = 17 cm.

Given: A circle with centre O and a chord AB. M is the midpoint of AB.To prove: OM ⊥ AB.Proof:Consider ∆OMA and ∆OMB.OA = OB (radii of the same circle).AM = BM (M is the midpoint of AB).OM = OM (common side).By the SSS (Side-Side-Side) congruence criterion, ∆OMA ≅ ∆OMB.Therefore, ∠OMA = ∠OMB (corresponding angles).Since ∠OMA and ∠OMB form a linear pair, ∠OMA + ∠OMB = 180°.So, 2∠OMA = 180°.∠OMA = 90°.Thus, OM ⊥ AB.

Let the lengths of the two chords be

c_{1}

= 8 cm and

c_{2}

= 6 cm. Let the distance from the centre to these chords be

d

. Since the chords are equidistant from the centre,

d_{1} = d_{2} = d

.Let the radius of the circle be r.Using the Pythagorean theorem:For

c_{1}

r^{2} = d^{2} + (c_{1} / 2)^{2}

r^{2} = d^{2} + (8 / 2)^{2} = d^{2} + 4^{2} = d^{2} + 16

(Equation 1)For

c_{2}

r^{2} = d^{2} + (c_{2} / 2)^{2}

r^{2} = d^{2} + (6 / 2)^{2} = d^{2} + 3^{2} = d^{2} + 9

(Equation 2)From Equation 1 and Equation 2, we have:

d^{2} + 16 = d^{2} + 9

This implies $16 = 9$ , which is a contradiction. This means that chords of different lengths cannot be equidistant from the centre.
Correction based on question wording: If two chords are equidistant from the centre, they must have equal length. The question seems to imply that two unequal chords are equidistant, which is impossible. Assuming the question meant that the distances from the centre are $d_{1}$ and $d_{2}$ and the chords have lengths 8 cm and 6 cm, and we need to find the radius if these distances were equal. Let's re-interpret: If the distances from the centre are equal ( $d$ ), then the chords must be equal. So, if we are given two chords of lengths 8 cm and 6 cm, their distances from the centre cannot be equal.
Let's assume the question intended to say: Two chords of lengths 8 cm and 6 cm are in a circle. If the difference between their distances from the centre is, say, X cm, find the radius.
However, if we strictly follow the wording, and assume there's a scenario where this is asked:
If $d_{1} = d_{2} = d$ , then $(8 / 2)^{2} = (6 / 2)^{2}$ , which is $4^{2} = 3^{2}$ , so $16 = 9$ , impossible.
Perhaps the question is flawed or is testing understanding of this impossibility.
Let's consider an alternative phrasing: In a circle, two chords are such that their distances from the centre are equal. If one chord has length 8 cm and the other has length 6 cm. This scenario is impossible.

Let's consider another possibility: The question meant to ask for the radius if the distances were related in some way that made the lengths equal.

Assuming a typical question: "Two chords of lengths 8 cm and 6 cm are in a circle. The distance of the longer chord from the centre is X cm. Find the radius."

Given the provided context, the question "Two chords of lengths 8 cm and 6 cm respectively, and are equidistant from the centre of a circle. Find the radius of the circle." is mathematically inconsistent. Chords equidistant from the centre must have equal length.

If we MUST provide an answer, it implies a misunderstanding of the premise. Let's assume it meant to ask: "If two chords of lengths 8 cm and 6 cm are in a circle, and their distances from the centre are $d_{1}$ and $d_{2}$ respectively, and IF $d_{1} = d_{2}$ (which is not possible for unequal chords), what property would this imply?" It implies the chords are equal, which contradicts their given lengths.

Let's assume there's a typo and it should be: "Two chords of lengths 8 cm and 6 cm are in a circle. The distance of the 8 cm chord from the centre is 3 cm. Find the radius and then the distance of the 6 cm chord from the centre."
$r^{2} = 3^{2} + (8 / 2)^{2} = 9 + 4^{2} = 9 + 16 = 25 ⟹ r = 5$ cm.
Then for the 6 cm chord: $5^{2} = d_{2}^{2} + (6 / 2)^{2} ⟹ 25 = d_{2}^{2} + 3^{2} ⟹ 25 = d_{2}^{2} + 9 ⟹ d_{2}^{2} = 16 ⟹ d_{2} = 4$ cm.

As the question is stated, it's unanswerable with a real number solution.
However, if we HAD to pick one answer based on a common mistake, maybe they wanted to test the property that $r^{2} = d^{2} + (c / 2)^{2}$ . But you can't have $d_{1} = d_{2}$ with $c_{1} \neq c_{2}$ .

Let's assume the question meant that the sum of the squares of the half-chord and the distance is the same for both:
$(8 / 2)^{2} + d^{2} = r^{2}$ and $(6 / 2)^{2} + d^{2} = r^{2}$ is impossible.

Let's re-read the prompt's instruction: "Never invent facts outside NCERT." The NCERT states that chords equidistant from the centre are equal, and conversely. This question contradicts that.
This is a flawed question as stated. For the sake of providing an answer, I will assume a different intended question, such as: "In a circle, two chords have lengths 8 cm and 6 cm. If the distance of the 8 cm chord from the centre is 3 cm, find the radius of the circle."
Radius $r$ : $r^{2} = 3^{2} + (8 / 2)^{2} = 9 + 16 = 25$ , so $r = 5$ cm.
If the question was strictly as written and intended to highlight an impossibility: There are no such chords of unequal length that are equidistant from the centre. Therefore, no such circle exists with these properties.

Given it's a practice question bank, it's likely a typo. I will answer as if the question was: "Two chords have lengths 8 cm and 6 cm. The distance of the 8 cm chord from the centre is 3 cm. Find the radius of the circle."
$r^{2} = 3^{2} + (8 / 2)^{2} = 9 + 16 = 25$ , so $r = 5$ cm.

If the question meant to imply that the distances were equal, and thus the chords should be equal, it is self-contradictory.

Let's assume the question meant: "Two chords are equidistant from the centre. If their lengths are L1 and L2, then L1 must be equal to L2. Given lengths 8 cm and 6 cm, this scenario is impossible."
This question, as stated, cannot be solved because it describes an impossible geometric situation according to NCERT principles. However, to provide an answer, I will assume the intended question was: "In a circle, two chords have lengths 8 cm and 6 cm. If the distance of the 8 cm chord from the centre is 3 cm, find the radius of the circle."
Radius $r$ : $r^{2} = 3^{2} + (8 / 2)^{2} = 9 + 4^{2} = 9 + 16 = 25 ⟹ r = 5$ cm.

Given: Distance of chord from centre

d

= 12 cm. Length of chord

c

= 10 cm.Let the radius of the circle be

r

.The perpendicular from the centre to the chord bisects the chord. So, half the chord length is

c / 2 = 10 / 2 = 5

cm.Using the Pythagorean theorem:

r^{2} = d^{2} + (c / 2)^{2}

r^{2} = 12^{2} + 5^{2}

r^{2} = 144 + 25

r^{2} = 169

r = \sqrt{169} = 13

cm.

Given: ∠AOB = 120°, AB = 12 cm. O is the centre.Draw OM ⊥ AB. OM bisects AB and ∠AOB.So, AM = MB = 12/2 = 6 cm.∠AOM = ∠BOM = 120°/2 = 60°.In right-angled triangle OMA:sin(∠AOM) = AM / OAsin(60°) = 6 / OA

\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} = \frac{6}{O A}

$O A = \frac{6 \times 2}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{12}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{12 \sqrt{3}}{3} = 4 \sqrt{3}$ cm.
The radius of the circle is $4 \sqrt{3}$ cm.

Alternative method using cos:
In right-angled triangle OMA:
cos(∠AOM) = OM / OA
tan(∠AOM) = AM / OM
Let's use the property that the triangle formed by a chord and the centre is isosceles.
In ∆AOB, OA = OB (radii).
Draw OM ⊥ AB. M is the midpoint of AB.
In right ∆OMA, ∠AOM = 60°, AM = 6 cm.
OA (radius) = AM / sin(60°) = 6 / ( $\sqrt{3} / 2$ ) = $12 / \sqrt{3} = 4 \sqrt{3}$ cm.

Another approach:
In ∆AOB, OA = OB = r. AB = 12. ∠AOB = 120°.
Using the Law of Cosines in ∆AOB:

A B^{2} = O A^{2} + O B^{2} - 2 (O A) (O B) \cos (∠ A O B)

12^{2} = r^{2} + r^{2} - 2 (r) (r) \cos (120 °)

144 = 2 r^{2} - 2 r^{2} (- \frac{1}{2})

144 = 2 r^{2} + r^{2}

144 = 3 r^{2}

r^{2} = \frac{144}{3} = 48

r = \sqrt{48} = \sqrt{16 \times 3} = 4 \sqrt{3}

cm.

The angle subtended by an arc at the centre is double the angle subtended by the same arc at any point on the remaining part of the circle.Given: Angle subtended by arc at centre = 80°.Angle subtended by arc at circumference = (1/2) * (Angle subtended at centre)= (1/2) * 80° = 40°.

Angle subtended by arc at circumference = (1/2) * (Angle subtended by arc at centre)= (1/2) * 100° = 50°.

Proof: Let AB be a diameter of a circle with centre O. Let D be any point on the circumference. We need to show that ∠ADB = 90°.Consider the arc ADB. The remaining part of the circle is the arc AB which is a semicircle.The angle subtended by the arc AB at the centre O is ∠AOB. Since AB is a diameter, A, O, B are collinear, so ∠AOB = 180°.According to the theorem, the angle subtended by an arc at the centre is double the angle subtended by it at any point on the remaining part of the circle.So, ∠ADB = (1/2) * ∠AOB∠ADB = (1/2) * 180°∠ADB = 90°.

In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle. ∠ACB is the angle subtended by arc AB at point C on the circumference. ∠ADB is the angle subtended by the same arc AB at point D on the circumference.Angles subtended by the same arc at the circumference are equal, provided they are on the same segment of the circle.Assuming C and D are on the same segment relative to arc AB.Therefore, ∠ADB = ∠ACB = 40°.

ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral inscribed in a circle. The sum of opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral is 180°.Given: ∠A = 75°.The opposite angle to ∠A is ∠C.∠A + ∠C = 180°75° + ∠C = 180°∠C = 180° - 75° = 105°.

Given: ∠B = 110°.The opposite angle to ∠B is ∠D.∠B + ∠D = 180°110° + ∠D = 180°∠D = 180° - 110° = 70°.

PQRS is a quadrilateral inscribed in a circle, so it is a cyclic quadrilateral. The sum of opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral is 180°.Given: ∠P = (3x - 15)° and ∠R = (2x + 10)°.∠P + ∠R = 180°(3x - 15)° + (2x + 10)° = 180°5x - 5 = 1805x = 185x = 185 / 5 = 37.

Now, find the measures of ∠P and ∠R:∠P = (3x - 15)° = (3 * 37 - 15)° = (111 - 15)° = 96°.∠R = (2x + 10)° = (2 * 37 + 10)° = (74 + 10)° = 84°.Check: ∠P + ∠R = 96° + 84° = 180°.

Given: ABCD is a quadrilateral. ∠BAD + ∠BCD = 180°.To show: The vertices A, B, C, D lie on a circle (ABCD is cyclic).Proof:Since A, B, and D are not collinear, there exists a unique circle passing through these three points. Let this circle be denoted by

C

.There are two possibilities for point C:Case 1: C lies on the circle

C

.In this case, A, B, C, D are concyclic by definition.

Case 2: C does not lie on the circle $C$ .
Subcase 2a: C lies outside the circle $C$ .
Let the line segment AD intersect the circle at point E (where E ≠ D, since C is outside).
Since ABED is a cyclic quadrilateral (as E, A, B, D lie on the circle), the sum of opposite angles is 180°.
So, ∠BAD + ∠BED = 180°.
We are given that ∠BAD + ∠BCD = 180°.
Therefore, ∠BED = ∠BCD.
In triangle CDE, ∠BED is an exterior angle. The exterior angle of a triangle is greater than the interior opposite angle.
So, ∠BED > ∠BCD.
This contradicts ∠BED = ∠BCD. Thus, C cannot lie outside the circle.

Subcase 2b: C lies inside the circle $C$ .
Let the line segment AD intersect the circle at E (where E ≠ D).
Since ABED is a cyclic quadrilateral, ∠BAD + ∠BED = 180°.
We are given ∠BAD + ∠BCD = 180°.
Therefore, ∠BED = ∠BCD.
In triangle CDE, ∠BCD is an exterior angle to triangle BED if we consider the line segment CD extended to B. More directly, consider the line segment AD. Point E lies on the circle and also on AD (or its extension).
Let's reconsider the setup. Given ∠BAD + ∠BCD = 180°. Assume A, B, D are on a circle $C$ . If C is not on $C$ , let the line segment CD intersect $C$ at E. So A, B, E, D are concyclic.
Then ∠BAD + ∠BED = 180°.
Since ∠BAD + ∠BCD = 180°, we have ∠BED = ∠BCD.
If E lies on the segment CD, then ∠BCD = ∠BED + ∠EBC. So ∠BED < ∠BCD, contradiction.
If C lies on the segment ED, then ∠BED = ∠BCD + ∠CBE. So ∠BED > ∠BCD, contradiction.
The only way ∠BED = ∠BCD can hold when E is on the line CD and E is on the circle and C is not on the circle is if E coincides with C.
This means C must lie on the circle.

Given: ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral inscribed in a circle with centre O. AB || CD.To prove: AC = BD.Proof:Since AB || CD, the arcs intercepted between these parallel chords are equal.Arc AC = Arc BD.Angles subtended by equal arcs at the circumference are equal.Therefore, ∠ABC = ∠BAD (angles subtended by arc AC and arc BD respectively at the circumference). This is incorrect.The property for parallel chords is that the arcs between them are equal.Since AB || CD, arc AC = arc BD.Angles subtended by equal arcs at the centre are equal. So, ∠AOC = ∠BOD.Angles subtended by equal arcs at the circumference are equal.The angle subtended by arc AC at the circumference is ∠ABC (if considered from a point on the other side) or ∠ADC.The angle subtended by arc BD at the circumference is ∠BAD or ∠BCD.

Let's use the property of arcs directly:
Since AB || CD, arc AC = arc BD.
Now consider the diagonals AC and BD.
The length of a chord is determined by the arc it subtends.
Since arc AC = arc BD, the chords subtended by these arcs must be equal.
Therefore, chord AC = chord BD.

Let's verify this using angles.
Since arc AC = arc BD, ∠ADC = ∠BCD (angles subtended by equal arcs in the same segment).
Also, ∠CAD = ∠CBD (angles subtended by equal arcs in the same segment).
Consider triangles ∆ABC and ∆ABD.
AB is common.
We know that AB || CD.
The distance between AB and CD is constant.
Let's use the angles subtended at the centre.
Let O be the centre. Arc AC = Arc BD implies ∠AOC = ∠BOD.
Consider ∆AOC and ∆BOD.
OA = OB = OC = OD = radius.
If ∠AOC = ∠BOD, then by SAS congruence, ∆AOC ≅ ∆BOD is not directly applicable unless we know something about the relation between arcs.

Revisit: AB || CD implies arc AC = arc BD.
Chord length is given by $2 r \sin (\frac{θ}{2})$ , where $θ$ is the central angle.
If arc AC = arc BD, then the central angles subtended by these arcs are equal. Let ∠AOC = ∠BOD = $α$ .
Length of chord AC = $2 r \sin (α / 2)$ .
Length of chord BD = $2 r \sin (α / 2)$ .
Therefore, AC = BD.

Given: Radius

r

= 10 cm. Length of chord

c

= 12 cm.Let the distance of the chord from the centre be

d

.Using the Pythagorean theorem:

r^{2} = d^{2} + (c / 2)^{2}

10^{2} = d^{2} + (12 / 2)^{2}

100 = d^{2} + 6^{2}

100 = d^{2} + 36

d^{2} = 100 - 36 = 64

$d = \sqrt{64} = 8$ cm.
The distance of the chord from the centre is 8 cm.

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