Grade 9 Homework Circle Theorems
Proof
Q1.
A, B and C are points on the circumference of a circle, centre O.
AOB is a diameter of the circle.
Prove that angle ACB is 90°
You must not use any circle theorems in your proof.
(Total for question = 4 marks)
Q2.
A, B, C and D are points on the circumference of a circle, centre O.
ABC is an equilateral triangle.
OD bisects side AB at M.
Prove that ODA is an equilateral triangle.
Give reasons for each stage of your working.
(Total for question = 4 marks)
Q3.
A, B and C are points on a circle, centre O.
RBP is the tangent to the circle at B.
SCP is the tangent to the circle at C.
AOC is a diameter of the circle.
Prove that angle AOB is equal to angle CPB.
You must give reasons at each stage.
(Total for question = 5 marks)
Q4.
A, B, C and D are points on the circumference of a circle, centre O.
FDE is a tangent to the circle.
(a) Show that y – x = 90
You must give a reason for each stage of your working.
(3)
Dylan was asked to give some possible values for x and y.
He said,
"y could be 200 and x could be 110, because 200 – 110 = 90"
(b) Is Dylan correct?
You must give a reason for your answer.
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(Total for question = 4 marks)
Q5.
A, B, R and P are four points on a circle with centre O.
A, O, R and C are four points on a different circle.
The two circles intersect at the points A and R.
CPA, CRB and AOB are straight lines.
Prove that angle CAB = angle ABC.
(Total for question = 4 marks)
Q6.
Diagram NOT accurately drawn
A and D are two points on the circumference of a circle.
A and B are two points on the circumference of a smaller circle.
DB and AC are tangents to both circles.
E is the intersection of DB and AC.
E is the midpoint of AC.
Prove that ABCD is a rectangle.
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(Total for Question is 4 marks)
Q7.
A, B, C and D are points on the circumference of a circle, centre O.
Angle AOC = y.
Find the size of angle ABC in terms of y.
Give a reason for each stage of your working.
(Total for Question is 4 marks)
Q8.
A, B, D and E are points on a circle.
ABC and EDC are straight lines.
Prove that triangle BCD is similar to triangle ECA.
You must give reasons for your working.
(Total for question = 5 marks)