Class 9 Circles

CBSE Class 9th NCERT Solution: Mathematics
Chapter 10
Circles
Exercise: 10.1
Question 1: Fill in the blanks.

(i) The centre of a circle lies in _______ of the circle. (Exterior/interior)
(ii) A point, whose distance from the centre of a circle is greater than its radius lies in
_______ of the circle. (Exterior/interior)
(iii) The longest chord of a circle is a _______ of the circle.
(iv) An arc is a ________ when its ends are the ends of a diameter.
(v) Segment of a circle is the region between an arc and ________ of the circle.
(vi) A circle divides the plane, on which it lies, in ______ parts.
Solution:
(i) The centre of a circle lies in interior of the circle.
(ii) A point, whose distance from the centre of a circle is greater than its radius lies in
exterior of the circle.
(iii) The longest chord of a circle is a diameter of the circle.
(iv) An arc is a semi-circle when its ends are the ends of a diameter.
(v) Segment of a circle is the region between an arc and chord of the circle.
(vi) A circle divides the plane, on which it lies, in three parts.
Question 2: Write True or False. Give reason for your answers.

(i) Line segment joining the centre to any point on the circle is a radius of the circle.
(ii) A circle has only finite number of equal chords.
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(iii) If a circle is divided into three equal arcs, each is a major arc.
(iv) A chord of a circle, which is twice as long as its radius, is a diameter of the circle.
(v) Sector is the region between the chord and its corresponding arc.
(vi) A circle is a plane figure.
Solution:
(i) True, Because all points are equidistant from the centre to the circle.
(ii) False, Because circle has infinitely may equal chords can be drawn.
(iii) False, Because all three arcs are equal, so there no difference between the major and
minor arcs.
(iv) True, By the definition of diameter, that diameter is twice the radius.
(v) False, Because the sector is the region between two radii and an arc.
(vi) True, Because circle is a part of the plane figure.
Exercise: 10.2
Question 1: Recall that two circles are congruent, if they have the same radii. Prove that equal
chords of congruent circles subtend equal angles at their centres.
Solution: Given MN and PO are two equal chords of two congruent circles with centre at O and
O.
To prove:
MON PO'Q
And much more.
Proof : In MON and PO'Q, we have

MO = PO'
(Radii of congruent circles)
NO = QO'
MN = PQ
(Given)
and
BySSScriterion, we get
MON PO'Q
Hence,
MON PO'Q
(By CPCT)
Question 2: Prove that, if chords of congruent circles subtend equal angles at their centres, then
the chords are equal.
Solution: Given MW and PQ are two chords of congruent circles such that angles subtended by
these chords at the centres O and O of the circles are equal.
i.e.,
Toprove :
MON PO'Q
MN PQ
And much more.
Proof : In MON and PO'Q, we get

MO = PO'
NO = QO'
and

MON = PO'Q
(Given)
BySAScriteria, we get
MON PO'Q
Hence,
MN PQ
(By CPCT)
Exercise: 10.3
Question 1: Draw different pairs of circles. How many points does each pair have in common?
what is the maximum number of common points?
Solution: Different pairs of circles are
(i) Two points common
(ii) One point is common
(iii) No point is common
(iv) No point is common
And much more.
(v) One point is common
From figures, it is obvious that these pairs many have 0 or 1 or 2 points in common.
Hence, a pair of circles cannot intersect each other at more than two points.
Question 2: Suppose you are given a circle. Give a construction to find its centre.
Solution: Steps of construction:
1. Taking three points P, Q and R on the circle.

2. Join PQ and QR.
3. Draw MQ and NS, respectively the perpendicular bisectors of PQ and RQ, which intersect
each other at O.
Hence, O is the centre of the circle.
Question 3: If two circles intersect at two points, prove that their centres lie on the perpendicular
bisector of the common chord.
And much more.
Solution:
Given Two circles with centres O and O intersect at two points M and N so that MN is the
common chord of the two circles and OO is the line segment joining the centres of the two
circles. Let OO intersect MN at P.
To prove OO is the perpendicular bisector of MN.
Construction Draw line segments OM, ON, OM and ON.
Proof : - In OMO'and ONO', we get

OM = ON
O'M = O'N
OMO' ONO'
MOO' = NOO'
So,
MOP NOP
In MOP and NOP, we get
OM = ON
and
MOP = NOP
OM = OM
(Radii of the same circle)

(By CPCT)
....(i)( MOO' = MOP and NOO' = NOP)
[From Equation (i)]
(Common)
BySAScriterion, we get
MOP NOP
MP NP
So,
(By CPCT)
MPO NPO
and
But MPO NPO 180
(MPN is a straight line)
So,
2 MPO 180
MPO 90
MP PN
( MPO NPO)
And much more.
and
MPO NPO 90
Hence, OO'is the perpendicular bisector of MN.
Exercise: 10.4
Question 1: Two circles of radii 5 cm and 3 cm intersect at two points and the distance between
their centres is 4 cm. Find the length of the common chord.
Solution: Let O and O be the centres of the circles of radii 5 cm and 3 cm, respectively.
Let AB be their common chord.
Given,
OA = 5cm, O'A = 3cm and OO' = 4 cm
AO'2 + OO'2 = 32 + 42 = 9 +16 = 25
OO'A is a right angled traingle and right angled at O'.

1
Area of OO'A = O'A OO'
2
1
= 3 4 = 6sq units
2
1
Also,
Area of OO'A = OO' AM
2
1
= 4 AM = 2 AM
2
From Equations (i) and (ii), we get
...(i)
...(ii)
2 AM = 6 AM = 3
And much more.
Since, when two circles intersect at two points, then their centres lie on the perpendicular
bisector of the common chord.
AB = 2AM = 23 = 6cm
Question 2: If two equal chords of a circle intersect within the circle, prove that the segments of
one chord are equal to corresponding segments of the other chord.
Solution: Given MN and AB are two chords of a circle with centre O, AB and MN intersect at P
and MN = AB.
To prove : MP = PBand PN = AP
Construction : Draw OD MN and OC AB.
Join OP
Proof :
1
DM = DN = MN
2
1
AC = CB = AB
2
MD = BC and DN = AC
and
(Perpendicular from centre bisects the chord)

(Perpendicular from centre bisects the chord)
( MN = AB)
... (i)
In ODP and OPC

OD OC
ODP OCP
OP OP
RHScriterion of congruence,
ODP OCP
DP PC
(Equal chords of a circle are equidistant from the centre)

(Common)
(By CPCT)
...(ii)
On adding Equations (i) and (ii), we get

And much more.
MD+ DP BC+ PC
MP PB
On subtracting Equation (ii) and (i), we get
DN DP AC PC
PN AP
Hence, MP PBand PN AP are proved.
Question 3: If two equal chords of a circle intersect within the circle, prove that the line joining
the point of intersection to the centre makes equal angles with the chords.
Solution: Given RQ and MN are chords of a circle with centre O. MN and RQ intersect at P and
MN=RQ
To prove:
OPC OPB
Construction: Draw OC RQandOB MN.

Join OP.
Proof : In OCP and OBP, we get
OCP OBP
(Each = 90)
OP = OP
(Common)
OC = OB
(Equal chords of a circle are equidistant from the centre)
By RHScriterion of congruence, we get

OCP OBP
OPC OPB
(By CPCT)
And much more.
Question 4: If a line intersects two concentric circles (circles with the same centre) with centre
O at A, B, C and D. prove that AB = CD (see figure).
Solution: Let OP be the perpendicular from O on line l . Since, the perpendicular from the centre
of a circle to a chord bisects the chords.
Now, BCis the chord of the smaller circle and OP BC.

BC = PC
...(i)
Since, AD is a chord of the larger circle and OP AD.
AP = PD
...(ii)
On subtracting Equation (i) from Eq.(ii), we get

AP BP = PD PC AB = CD
Hence, it is proved.
Question 5: Three girls Reshma, Salma and Mandip are playing a game by standing on a circle
of radius 5m drawn in a park. Reshma throws a ball to Salma, Salma to Mandip, and Mandip to
Reshma. If the distance between Reshma and Salma and between Salma and Mandip is 6 m each,
what is the distance between Reshma and Mandip?
And much more.
Solution: Let O be the centre of the circle and Reshma, Salma and Mandip are represented by
the points R, S and M, respectively. Let RP = x m.
1
5x
Area of ORS = x5 =
2
2
(In ORM, RM is a chord thereforeOP RM)
1
1
Again,
Area of ORS = RS ON = 6 4 = 12
2
2
In right RON,OR 2 = RN 2 + NO 2 52 = 32 + NO 2
2
NO = 25 - 9 = 16 NO = 4cm
....(i)
....(ii)

5x
= 12
2
24
x=
5
Since, P is the mid- Point of RM
24
RM = 2 RP = 2
5
48
=
= 9.6 m
5
Hence, the distance between Reshma and Mandip is 9.6 m.
Question 6: A circular park of radius 20 m is situated in a colony. Three boys Ankur, Syed and
David are sitting at equal distance on its boundary each having a toy telephone in his hands to
talk each other. Find the Length of the string of each phone.
Solution: Let Ankur, Syed and David standing on the point P, Q and R.
And much more.
Let PQ = QR = PR = X
Therefore, DPQR is an equilateral traingle.Drawn altitudes PC, QD and RN from vertices to

the sides of a traingle and intersect these altitudes at the centre of a circle M.
As PQR is an equilateral, therefore these altitudes bisects their sides.
In PQC,
PQ 2 = PC 2 + QC 2
(By Pythagoras theorem)

2
x
x = PC +
2
2
2
x
3
x
PC2 = x 2 =
4
4
2
Now,
In QCM,
1
x
QC = QR =
2
2
3x
PC =
2
3x
MC = PC- PM =
- 20
2
(PM = radius = 20 m)
QM 2 = QC2 + MC 2
x 3x
- 20
20 = +
2 2
x2 3 x2
400 =
+
- 20 3 x + 400
4
4
2
0 = x - 20 3 x
2
(QM = radius = 20 m)
x 2 = 20 3 x
x = 20 3
Hence,
(Divide by x)
PQ = QR = PR = 20 3 m
And much more.
Exercise: 10.5
Question 1: In figure A, B and C are three points on a circle with centre O such that
BOC 30 and AOB 60 . If D is a point on the circle other than the arc ABC, find ADC .
Solution:
AOC AOB BOC 60 + 30 = 90
Arc ABC makes 90 at the centre of the circle.
1
ADC AOC
2
(The anglesubtended by an arc at the centreis double the anglesubtended by it any part
of the circle.)
1
= 90 = 45
2
Question 2: A chord of a circle is equal to the radius of the circle. Find the angle subtended by
the chord at a point on the minor arc and also at a point on the major arc.
Solution: Let BC be chord, which is equal to the radius. Join OB and OC.
And much more.
Given,
BC = OB = OC
OBCis an equilateral traingle.

BOC = 60
1
BAC = BOC
2
1
= 60 = 30
2
(The angle subtended by an arc at the centre is double the angle subtended by
it any part of the circle.)
Here, ABMCis a cyclic quadrilateral.
BAC BMC = 180

(In a cyclic quadrilateral the sum of opposite angles is180)
BMC = 180 - 30 = 150
Question 3: In figure, PQR = 100 , where P,Q and R are points on a circle with centre O. Find
OPR .
And much more.
Solution:
PQR = 2 PQR = 2100 = 200

(Since, the angle subtended by the centre is double the angle subtended by
circumference.)
Since,in OPR,
POR = 360 200 = 160
Again, OPR,
...(i)
OP = OR
(Radii of the circle)
OPR ORP
(By property of isosceles traingle)
In POR,
OPR ORP POR = 180
...(ii)
From Eqs.(i) and (ii), we get

OPR+ OPR +160 180
2 OPR = 180 160 = 20
20
OPR =
= 10
2
Question 4: In figure, ABC = 69, ACB = 31 . Find BDC .
Solution:
BDC = BAC
(Since, the angles in the samesegment are equal)
Therfore,
...(i)
Now,in ABC,
A B + C 180
A+ 69 + 31 = 180
A+100 = 180
A 180 100 = 80
And much more.
From Equation (i),
BAC 80
BDC 80
Question 5: In figure, A, B and C are four points on a circle. AC and BD intersect at a point E
such that BEC 130and ECD = 20 . Find BAC .
Solution:
Therefore,
AEB = 180 130 = 50
(Linear pair)....(i)
CED AEB 50
(Vertically opposite)
Again,
ABD ACD
(Since, the angles in the same segment are equal)
ABE ECD
ABE 180
...(ii)
In CDE
A+ 20 + 50 180
[From Equations (i) and (ii)]
A+ 70 180
Hence,
A = 180 70 110
BAC 110
Question 6: ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral whose diagonals intersect at a point E. If

DBC = 70, BACis30, find BCD . Further, if AB = BC , find ECD .
Solution: Angles in the same segment are equal.
And much more.
BDC = BAC
BDC = 30
In ABC, we have
BDC+ DBC+ BCD = 180
30 + 70 + BCD = 180
BCD = 180 30 70 = 80
If AB = BC, then
BCA = BAC = 30
Now,
Hence,
and
(Given, DBC = 70and BDC = 30)
(Angles opposite to equalsides in a traingle

are equal)
ECD BCD BCA = 80 30 = 50 ( BCD = 80and BCA = 30)
BCD = 80
ECD = 50
Question 7: If diagonals of a cyclic quadrilateral are diameters of the circle through the vertices
of the quadrilateral, prove that it is a rectangle.
Solution: Given Diagonals NP and QM of a cyclic quadrilateral are diameters of the circle
through the vertices M, P, Q and N of the quadrilateral NQPM.
And much more.
Toprove : - Quadrilateral NQPM is a rectangle.

Proof : -
ON = OP = OQ = OM
(Radii of circle)
1
ON = OP = NP
2
1
OM = OQ = MQ
2
NP = MQ
Now,
and
Hence, the diagonals MPQN are equaland bisect each other.

so,quadrilateral NQPM is a rectangle.
Question 8: If the non-parallel sides of a trapezium are equal, prove that it is cyclic.
Solution: Given non-parallel sides PS and QR of a trapezium PQRS are equal.
To prove : - ABCD is cyclic trapezium.

Construction : - Draw SM PQ and RN PQ.
Proof : - In SMP and RNQ, we get
SP = RQ
SMP = RNQ
and
SM = RN
By RHScriterion, we get
(Given)
(Each = 90)
(Distance between two parallel two lines is always equal)
SMP RNQ
So,
P Q
and
PSM QRN
Now,
PSM QRN
(By CPCT)
90 + PSM = 90 + QRN
MSR PSM = NRS+ QRN ( MSR = NRS = 90)
So,
(Adding both sides 90)
PSR QRS
And much more.
i.e.,
Thus,
S R
P = Q and R = S
P+ Q+ R+ S = 360
2 S+ Q = 360
...(i)
(Sum of the angles of a quadrilateralis 360)
[From Equation (i)]
S+ Q = 180
Hence, PQRSis a cyclic trapezium.
Question 9: Two circles intersect at two points B and C. Through B, two line segments ABD
and PBQ are drawn to intersect the circles at A, D and P, Q respectively (see figure). Prove that
ACP QCD .
Solution:
Given Two circles intersect at two points Band C.Through B two line
segment ABD and PBQ are drawn to intersect the circles at A, D and P, Q, respectively.
To prove
ACP = QCD
Proof In circle I,
ACP = ABP
(Angles in the samesegment)....(i)
In circle II,
QCD = QBD
(Angles in the samesegment)....(ii)
ABP = QBD
(Vertically opposite angles)
From Equation (i) and (ii), we get ACP QCD
Question 10: If circles are drawn taking two sides of a triangle as diameters, prove that the point
of intersection of these circles lie on the third side.
Solution: Given Two circles are drawn with sides AC and AB of ABC as diameters. Both
circles intersect each other at D.
And much more.
To prove D lies on BC.

Construction Join AD.
Proof Since, AC and AB are the diameters of the two circles.
and
ADB = 90
ADC = 90
(Anglesin a semi- circle)....(i)

(Anglesin a semi- circle)....(ii)
On adding Equation (i) and (ii), we get

ADB+ ADC = 90 + 90 = 180
Hence, BCDis a straight line.
So, D lies on BC.
Question 11: ABC and ADC are two right angled triangles with common hypotenuse AC. Prove
that CAD = CBD .
Solution: Since, ADCand ABC is right angled triangles with common hypotenuse.
Draw a circle with ACas diameter passing through Band D.Join BD.
Anglesin thesamesegment areequal.
CBD = CAD
And much more.
Question 12: Prove that a cyclic parallelogram is a rectangle.
Solution: Given PQRS is a parallelogram inscribed in a circle.

To prove PQRS is a rectangle.
Proof Since, PQRS is a cyclic quadrilateral.
P R 180
( Sum of opposite angles in a cyclic

quadrilateralis180) ...(i)
But
P = R
(In a || gm opposite angles are equal)
From Eqs.(i) and (ii), we get
P = R = 90
Similarly,
Q = S = 90
...(ii)
Each angle of PQRSis 90.

Hence, PQRSis a rectangle.
Exercise: 10.6 (Optional)

Question 1: Prove that the line of centers of two intersecting circles subtends equal angles at the
two points of intersection.
Solution: Given Two circles with centers O and O which intersect each other at C and D.
And much more.
Toprove: -
OCO' ODO'
Construction : - Join OC,OD,O'Cand O'D

Proof : - In OCO'and ODO', we have
OC = OD
O'C = O'D
(Radii of thesame circle)

(Radii of thesame circle)
OO' = OO'
(Common)
OCO' ODO'
Hence,
OCO' = ODO'
(By CPCT)
Question 2: Two chords AB and CD of lengths 5 cm and 11 Cm, respectively of a circle are
parallel to each other and are on opposite sides of its centre. If the distance between AB and CD
is 6 cm, find the radius of the circle.
Solution:
Let O be the centre of the given circle and let its radius be b cm. Draw ON AB and
OM CD since, ON AB, OM CD and AB||CD, therefore points N, O, M are collinear.
And much more.
Let
ON = a cm
OM = (6 a) cm
Join OA and OC.

Then,
OA = OC = bcm
Since, the perpendicular from the centre to a chord of the circle bisects the chord.
Therefore, AN = NB = 2.5cm and OM = MD = 5.5cm
In OAN and OCM, we get
OA 2 = ON 2 + AN 2
and
OC2 = OM 2 + CM 2
b 2 = a 2 + (2.5) 2
and
b 2 = (6 a) 2 + (5.5) 2
So,
a 2 + (2.5) 2 = (6 a) 2 + (5.5) 2
...(i)
a 2 + 6.25 36 12a + a 2 + 30.25

12a 60 a 5
On putting a 5 in Equation (i), we get

b 2 = (5) 2 + (2.5) 2
= 25 + 6.25 31.25
So,
r = 31.25 = 5.6cm (approx.)
Question 3: The lengths of two parallel chords of a circle are 6 cm and 8 cm. If the smaller
chord is at distance 4 cm from the centre, what is the distance of the other chord from the centre?
And much more.
Solution:
Let PQ and RS be two parallel chords of a Circle with centre O such that PQ = 6 cm
and RS= 8 cm.
Let a be the radius of circle.
Draw ON RS, OM PQ. Since, PQ||RS and ON RS, OM PQ, therefore points O, N, M are
collinear .
OM = 4 cm and M and N are the mid-points of PQ and RS respectively.

1
PM = MQ = PQ = 6 = 3cm
2
1
8
and
RN = NS = RS = = 4cm
2
2
In OPM, we have
OP 2 = OM 2 + PM 2
a 2 = 42 + 32 = 16 + 9 = 25
In ORN, we have
a=5
OR 2 = ON 2 + RN 2
a 2 = ON 2 + (4) 2
25 = ON 2 +16
ON 2 9
ON = 3cm
Hence, the distance of the chord RS from the centre is 3 cm.
Question 4: Let the vertex of an angle ABC be located outside a circle and let the sides of the
angle intersect equal chords AD and CE with the circle. Prove that ABC is equal to half the
difference of the angles subtended by the chords AC and DE at the centre.
Solution: Since, an exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the interior opposite angles.
And much more.
In BDC, we get
ADC = DBC + DCB
....(i)
Since, angle at the centre is twice at a point on the remaining part of circle.
1
DCE = DOE
2
1
( DCE = DCB)
DCB DOE
2
1
and
ADC = AOC
2
1
1
AOC = ABC + DOE

( DBC = ABC)
2
2
1
ABC = ( AOC - DOE )

2
Hence, ABC is equal to half the difference of angles subtended by the chords AC and DE at the centre.
Question 5: Prove that the circle drawn with any side of a rhombus as diameter passes through
the Point of intersection of its diagonals.
And much more.
Solution:
Given PQRS is a rhombus. PR and SQ are its two diagonals which bisect each other at
right angles.
To prove : - A circle drawn on PQ as diameter will pass through O.
Construction : - Through O, draw MN || PS and EF || PQ.
1
1
Proof : - PQ = SR PQ = SR
2
2
So,
PN = SM
Simalarly,
So,
PE = ON
PN = ON = NQ
Therefore, a circle drawn with N as centre and radius PN passes through P, O, Q.
Question 6: ABCD is a parallelogram. The circle through A, B and C intersect CD (produced if

necessary) at E. Prove that AE = AD.
Solution: Since, ABCE is a cyclic quadrilateral, therefore
AED + ABC = 180
( Sum of opposite angle of a cyclic quadrilateral is 180) ... (i)
ADE + ADC = 180
(EDC is a straight line)
So,
ADE + ABC = 180
( ADC = ABC opposite angle of a ||gm).... (ii)

AED + ABC = ADE + ABC
AED = ADE
In AED, we have
AED = ADE
So,
AD=AE
( Sides opposite to equal angles of a triangle are equal)
And much more.
Question 7: AC and BD are chords of a circle which bisect each other. Prove that
(i) AC and BD are diameters,

(ii) ABCD is a rectangle.
Solution:
(i) Let BD and AC be two chords of a circle bisect at P.
In APB and CPD, we get
and
PA = PC
( P is the mid-point of AC)
APB = CPD
PB = PD
(vertically opposite angles)

( P is the mid-point ot BD)
By SAS criterion
CPD APB
CD = AB
CD AB
(By CPCT)
...(i)
CB AD
...(ii)
Similarly, in APD and CPB, we get

Adding Equations (i) and (ii), we get
CD CB AB AD BCD BAD
BD divides the circle into two equal parts. So, BD is a diameter.
Simiarly, AC is a diameter.
(ii) Now, BD and AC bisect each other.
So, ABCD is a parallelogram.
Also,
ABCD is a rectangle.
AC = BD
And much more.
Question 8: Bisectors of angles A, B and C of a ABC intersect its circumcircle at D, E and F,

1
1
1
respectively. Prove that the angles of the DEF are 90 - A,90 - Band90 - C.
2
2
2
Solution:
EDF = EDA + ADF
...(i)
EDA and EBA are the angles in the same segment of the circle.
EDA = EBA
and similarly ADF and FCA are the angles in the same segment and hence
ADF = FCA
From Equation (i)
Similarly,
So,
and
1
1
EDF= B + C
2
2
B + C
D
2
A+ B
F
2
C + A
E
2
B + C
D
2
180 A
=
2
180 B
E =
2
180 C
F =
2
( A+ B+ C=180)
( A+ B+ C=180)
( A+ B+ C=180)
And much more.
and
A
D 90
2
B
E 90
2
C
F 90
2
Question 9: Two congruent circles intersect each other at points A and B. Through A any line
segment PAQ is drawn so that P, Q lies on the two circles. Prove that BP = BQ.
Solution: Let O and O be the centres of two congruent circles.
Since, AB is a common chord of these circles.
BPA = BQA
( Angle subtended by equal chords are equal)
BP=BQ
Question 10: In any ABC , if the angle bisector of A and perpendicular bisector of BC
intersect, prove that they intersect on the circumcircle of the ABC .
Solution:
(i) Let bisector of A meet the circumcircle of ABC at M. Join BM and CM.
And much more.
and
MBC = MAC
BCM = BAM
(Angles in same segment)

But
BAM = CAM
MBC = BCM
( AM is bisector of A).... (i)
So,
MB = MC
(Sides opposite to equal angles are equal)
So, M must lie on the perpendicular bisector of BC

(ii) Let M be a point on the perpendicular bisector of BC which lies on circumcircle of ABC.
Join AM.
Since, M lies on perpendicular bisector of BC.
BM = CM
MBC = MCB
But
and
MBC = MAC
MCB = BAM

So, from Eq. (i),

BAM = CAM
AM is the bisector of A.
Hence, bisector of A and perpendicular bisector of BC at M which lies on circumcircle of ABC.
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CBSE Class 9th NCERT Solution: Mathematics

Question 1: Fill in the blanks.

Question 2: Write True or False. Give reason for your answers.

CBSE Class 9th NCERT Solution: Mathematics

CBSE Class 9th NCERT Solution: Mathematics

Proof : In MON and PO'Q, we have

(Radii of congruent circles)

(Radii of congruent circles)

CBSE Class 9th NCERT Solution: Mathematics

Proof : In MON and PO'Q, we get

(Radii of congruent circles)

(ii) One point is common

(iii) No point is common

(iv) No point is common

CBSE Class 9th NCERT Solution: Mathematics

(v) One point is common

1. Taking three points P, Q and R on the circle.

CBSE Class 9th NCERT Solution: Mathematics

Construction Draw line segments OM, ON, OM and ON.

Proof : - In OMO'and ONO', we get

(Radii of the same circle)

(MPN is a straight line)

CBSE Class 9th NCERT Solution: Mathematics

OA = 5cm, O'A = 3cm and OO' = 4 cm

AO'2 + OO'2 = 32 + 42 = 9 +16 = 25

OO'A is a right angled traingle and right angled at O'.

CBSE Class 9th NCERT Solution: Mathematics

(Perpendicular from centre bisects the chord)

In ODP and OPC

(Equal chords of a circle are equidistant from the centre)

On adding Equations (i) and (ii), we get

CBSE Class 9th NCERT Solution: Mathematics

Construction: Draw OC RQandOB MN.

(Equal chords of a circle are equidistant from the centre)

By RHScriterion of congruence, we get

CBSE Class 9th NCERT Solution: Mathematics

Now, BCis the chord of the smaller circle and OP BC.

Since, AD is a chord of the larger circle and OP AD.

On subtracting Equation (i) from Eq.(ii), we get

CBSE Class 9th NCERT Solution: Mathematics

From Equations (i) and (ii), we get

CBSE Class 9th NCERT Solution: Mathematics

Therefore, DPQR is an equilateral traingle.Drawn altitudes PC, QD and RN from vertices to

(By Pythagoras theorem)

CBSE Class 9th NCERT Solution: Mathematics

CBSE Class 9th NCERT Solution: Mathematics

OBCis an equilateral traingle.

BAC BMC = 180

BMC = 180 - 30 = 150

CBSE Class 9th NCERT Solution: Mathematics

PQR = 2 PQR = 2100 = 200

POR = 360 200 = 160

(Radii of the circle)

(By property of isosceles traingle)

OPR ORP POR = 180

From Eqs.(i) and (ii), we get

2 OPR = 180 160 = 20

Question 4: In figure, ABC = 69, ACB = 31 . Find BDC .

CBSE Class 9th NCERT Solution: Mathematics

From Equation (i),

AEB = 180 130 = 50

(Since, the angles in the same segment are equal)

[From Equations (i) and (ii)]

Question 6: ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral whose diagonals intersect at a point E. If