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Circle

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Class 10: Mathematics

Circle, Central Angle and Inscribed Angle, Relation Between Central, Inscribed Angle and its corresponding Arc, Relation between central angle and ins...

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    Circle

    A circle is a 2D geometrical shape defined as the set of all points in a plane that are equidistant from a given point called the center. 

    Here are the key definitions related to the parts of a circle:

    1. Radius (r): The distance from the center of the circle to any point on its circumference.

    2. Diameter (d): A straight line passing through the center, connecting two points on the circumference; it is twice the radius. This is the longest chord in a circle.

    3. Circumference: The total length around the circle, calculated as \(2\pi r\) or \(\pi d\).

    4. Area of Circle: The space inside the circle, given by \(\pi r^2\).

    5. Center: The exact midpoint inside the circle.

    6. Chord: A straight line connecting two points on the circumference. It can vary in length from zero (if it's just a point) to the diameter.

    7. Arcs: Segments of the circumference between two points. They can be minor arcs (less than 180 degrees) or major arcs (more than 180 degrees).

    Additionally:

    8. Tangent Line: A straight line touching the circle at exactly one point and not crossing through its interior.

     

    Cyclic Quadrilateral

    A cyclic quadrilateral is a quadrilateral whose all four vertices lie on the circumference of a single circle. This means that it can be inscribed inside a circle. Hence, a quadrilateral inside a circle with four vertices on its circumference. 

    Properties of a Cyclic Quadrilateral:

    1. Opposite Angles are Supplementary: 

       - The sum of opposite angles in a cyclic quadrilateral is always \(180^\circ\). 

    \(\angle A + \angle C = 180^\circ, \quad \angle B + \angle D = 180^\circ\)
    Cyclic Quadrilateral

     

    2. Exterior Angle Property:

       - The exterior angle of a cyclic quadrilateral is equal to the interior opposite angle. 

    \(\angle E = \angle A\)
    Cyclic Quadrilateral

     

    Practice Exercises

    Reinforce your learning! Attempt these exercises to build deep mastery and prepare for your quizzes.

    Q1.
    In a circle there are four points M, U, S and A at the circumference. If \(\angle MUA\) and \(\angle MSA\) are the angle at the circumference. [SEE 2080 LP]
    • a. Write the relation between \(\angle MUA\) and \(\angle MSA\). [1K]
    • b. If \(\angle MUA = 6x + 10^0\) and \(\angle MSA = 7x – 10^0\) then find the value of \(\angle MUA\). [1U]
    • c. Verify experimentally that the angles at the circumference standing on the same arc of a circle are equal. (Two circles of radii not less than 3 cm are necessary.) [2A]

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