Theorem 2. 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.
Given: - A circle with centre O and an arc AB subtending at the centre and on the remaining part of the circle at C.
To prove:-
Construction:- CO is joined and produced to P. OA and OB are joined
Proof:- In
OA = OC (Radii)
[Angle opposite to equal sides]
[Exterior angle of ]
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Similarity, by taking we have
Adding (i) and (ii) in fig (i) we have
Similarty, subtracting (i) from (ii) in fig. (ii) We have
Note: -
(i) Angle in a semi-circle is a right angle.
(ii) The circle drawn with hypotenuse of a right triangle as diameter pass through its opposite verdes or the arc of a circle subtending a right angle at any point on the remaining part of the circle is a semicircle.
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