Question

Line ℓ touches a circle with center O at point P. If the radius of the circle is 9 cm, answer the following.

If d(O, Q) = 8 cm, where does the point Q lie?

Answer 1

Here, 8 cm < 9 cm

∴ d(O, Q) < d(O, P)

∴ d(O, Q) < radius

∴ Point Q lies in the interior of the circle.