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Two tangent segments PA and PB are drawn to a circle with center O such that ∠APB = 120°. Prove that OP = 2AP - Mathematics

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Two tangent segments PA and PB are drawn to a circle with center O such that ∠APB = 120°. Prove that OP = 2AP

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A + P

OP bisects ∠APB

∠APO = ∠OPB =`1/2`∠𝐴𝑃𝐵 =`1/2`× 120° = 60°

At point A

OA ⊥ AP, ∠OAP = 90°

In ΔPDA, cos 60° = `(AP)/(DP)`

`1/2=(AP)/(DP)`⇒ O𝑃 = 2𝐴𝑃

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पाठ 8: Circles - Exercise 8.2 [पृष्ठ ३५]

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आरडी शर्मा Mathematics [English] Class 10
पाठ 8 Circles
Exercise 8.2 | Q 18 | पृष्ठ ३५
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