In the given figure, PA and PB are tangents to the given circle, such that PA = 5cm and ∠APB = 60°. The length of chord AB is:A B 5cm C D 7.5cm
Question
In the given figure, PA and PB are tangents to the given circle, such that PA = 5cm and ∠APB = 60°. The length of chord AB is:
A
B
5cm
C
D
7.5cm
Solution
The problem seems to be missing the figure, but based on the given information, we can solve it using the properties of the circle and tangents.
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Since PA and PB are tangents to the circle from an external point P, they are equal in length. So, PB = PA = 5 cm.
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Also, the radius drawn to the point of tangency is perpendicular to the tangent. So, ∠OAP = ∠OBP = 90° (where O is the center of the circle).
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Now, in triangle APB, ∠APB = 60° and ∠PAB = ∠PBA = 90° - ∠OAP = 90° - 90° = 0°.
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Therefore, triangle APB is an equilateral triangle (since all its angles are equal).
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In an equilateral triangle, all sides are equal. So, AB = PA = PB = 5 cm.
So, the length of chord AB is 5 cm.
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