Worksheet 9

CLASS 10 - MATHEMATICS
A tangent PQ at a point P of a circle of radius 5 cm meets a line through the centre O at a point Q so that
1 OQ = 12 cm. Length PQ is:
a) 8.5 cm b) 12 cm c) 13 cm d) √119
2 Two equal circles touch each other externally at C and AB is a common tangent to the circles. Then,∠
ACB =
a) 30𝑜 b) 45𝑜 c) 90𝑜 d) 60𝑜
3 Two concentric circles of radii a and b, where a > b, are given. The length of a chord of the larger circle
which touches the other circle is
a) 2√𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 b) √𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 c) 2√𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 d) √𝑎2 − 𝑏 2
4 Quadrilateral ABCD is circumscribed to a circle. If AB = 6 cm, BC = 7 cm and CD = 4 cm then the length
of AD is
a) 7 cm b) 4 cm c) 6 cm d) 3 cm
5 The length of the tangent from an external point A to a circle, of radius 3 cm, is 4 cm. The distance of A
from the centre of the circle is:
a) 7 cm b) √7 cm c) 5 cm d) 25 cm
6 If four sides of a quadrilateral ABCD are tangential to a circle, then
a) AC + AD = BC + DB b) AC +AD = BD + CD
c) AB + CD = BC + AD d) AB + CD = AC + BC
7 A circle inscribed in△ ABC having AB = 10 cm, BC = 12 cm, CA = 28 cm touching sides at D, E, F
(respectively). Then AD + BE + CF = ________.

a) 18 cm b) 25 cm c) 20 cm d) 22 cm
8 To draw a pair of tangents to a circle, which are inclined to each other at an angle of 45°, we have to draw
tangents at the endpoints of those two radii, the angle between which is
a) 145° b) 140° c) 105° d) 135°
9 Two chords PQ and RS intersect at T outside the circle. If PQ = 5 cm, QT = 3 cm, TR = 2 cm. length of RS
is :
a) 12 cm b) 10 cm c) 8 cm d) 15 cm
10 From a point P which is at a distance 13 cm from the centre O of a circle of radius 5 cm, the pair of
tangents PQ and PR to the circle are drawn. Then the area of thequadrilateral PQOR is
a) 32.5 cm2 b) 30 cm2 c) 65 cm2 d) 60 cm2
11 In the given figure, O is the centre of two concentric circles of radii 5 cm and 3 cm. From an external point
P, tangents PA and PB are drawn to these circles. If PA = 12 cm, then PB =

a) 5√10 cm b) 5√2 cm c) 3√5 cm d) 4√10 cm

12 In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle; PQL and PRM are the tangents at the points Q and R
respectively and S is a point on the circle such that∠ SQL = 50 𝑜 and ∠ SRM = 60 𝑜 . Then, find ∠ QSR
and ∠ RPQ respectively.
 a) 60𝑜 , 120 𝑜 b) 50𝑜 , 140 𝑜 c) 70𝑜 , 40 𝑜 d) 40𝑜 , 140 𝑜
13 A circle is inscribed in a quadrilateral ABCD in which∠𝐵 = 90𝑜 , if AD = 23 cm, AB = 29 cm and DS = 5
cm, then radius of circle is :
a) 13 cm b) 12 cm c) 11 cm d) 14 cm
14 In the given figure, the perimeter of△ ABC is:

a) 15 cm b) 45 cm c) 30 cm d) 60 cm
15 If O is the centre of a circle, AOC is its diameter
and B is a point on the circle such that∠ ACB = 50 𝑜 .
If AT is the tangent to the circle at the point A,
then ∠ BAT =

a) 40𝑜 b) 60𝑜 c) 50𝑜 d) 65𝑜

16 If the tangents PA and PB from an external point P to a circle with centre O are inclined to each other at an
angle of 80𝑜 , then ∠𝑃𝑂𝐴 equals:
a) 60𝑜 b) 80𝑜 c) 70𝑜 d) 50𝑜
17 In the given figure, O is the centre and SAT is a tangent to the circle at A. If∠ BAT = 30 𝑜 , then find ∠
AOB and ∠ AQB.

a) 60𝑜 , 150 𝑜 b) 30𝑜 , 150 𝑜 c) 60𝑜 , 60 𝑜 d) 70𝑜 , 60 𝑜

18 In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle. If PA and PB are tangents, then the value of∠ AQB is

a) 60𝑜 b) 80𝑜 c) 100𝑜 d) 50𝑜

19 From an external point Q, the length of tangent to a circle is 12 cm and the distance of Q from the centre of
circle is 13 cm. The radius of circle (in cm) is
a) 7 b) 10 c) 12 d) 5
20 In the given figure, a circle touches the side BC
of△ ABC at P and touches AB and AC produced
at Q and R respectively. If AQ = 5 cm, then find
the perimeter of △ ABC.

a) 7 cm b) 10 cm c) 6 cm d) 11 cm
21 If O is the centre of a circle, PQ is a chord and the tangent
PR at P makes an angle of 40𝑜 with PQ, then find the
measure of ∠ POQ.

22 Prove that in two concentric circles, the chord of the larger circle, which touches the smaller circle is
bisected at the point of contact.
23 Prove that the tangents at the end of a chord of a circle make equal angles with the chord.
24 A quadrilateral ABCD is drawn to circumscribe a
circle, as shown in the figure. Prove that
AB+CD=AD+BC.

25 In Figure, AB is the diameter of a circle with centre

O and AC is its chord such that∠𝐵𝐴𝐶 = 30 𝑜 .
If the tangent drawn at C intersects extended
AB at D, then show that BC = BD.

26 A circle is touching the side BC of△ 𝐴𝐵𝐶 at P and

touching AB and AC produced at Q and R respectively.
1
Prove that 𝐴𝑄 = (𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑓𝛥𝐴𝐵𝐶) .
2

27 Two tangents PQ and PR are drawn from an external point to a circle with centre O. Prove that QORP is a
cyclic quadrilateral.
28 If a hexagon ABCDEF circumscribes a circle, prove that AB + CD+ EF = BC + DE + FA.
29 Prove that the perpendicular at the point of contact to the tangent to a circle passes through the centre.
30 In the given figure, PA is a tangent from an external
point P to a circle with centre O. If∠𝑃𝑂𝐵 = 115°,
find ∠𝐴𝑃𝑂 .

31 Equal circles with centres O and O’ touch each

other at X as shown in figure. OO’ produced to
meet a circle with centre O’, at A. AC is a tangent
to the circle whose centre is O. O’ D is perpendicular
𝐷𝑂 ′
to AC. Find the value of 𝐶𝑂 .

32 AB and CD are equal chords of a circle whose centre is O. When produced, these chords meet at E. Prove
that EB = ED

33 If ABC is isosceles with AB = AC, prove that thetangent at A to the circumcircle of ABC is parallel to BC.
34 If radii of the two circles are equal, prove that AB = CD where AB and CD are common tangents.
35 A point P is 26 cm from the centre of the circle. Thelength of the tangent drawn from P to the circle is24
cm. Find the radius of the circle.
36 In figure, OP is equal to diameter of the circle. Prove that△ APB is an equilateral triangle.

37 PQ is a chord of length 4.8 cm of a circle of radius 3 cm. The tangents at P and Q intersect at a point T as
shownin the figure. Find the length of TP.
38 In the given figure,PQ is a chord of length 8 cm of a circle of radius 5 cm and centre O. The tangents at TP
and TQ intersect at point T. Find the length of TP.

39 The tangent at a point C of a circle and a diameter AB when extended intersect at P. If∠ PCA = 110 𝑜 , find
∠ CBA.

40 In the adjoining figure, point P is 26 cm way from the centre O of the circle and the length PT of the
tangent drawn from P to the circle is 24 cm. What is the radius of the circle.

41 In Figure, CD is a tangent and AB is a diameter of

the circle centred at O. If∠ DCB = 20 𝑜 , then find m ∠ ADC.

42 In figure, a𝛥 ABC is drawn to circumscribe a circle

of radius 4 cm such that the segments BD and DC
are of lengths 8 cm and 6 cm respectively. Find the
lengths of sides AB and AC, when area of 𝛥 ABC is 84 cm 2 .

43 QR is the tangent to the circle whose centre is P. If QA || RP and AB is the diameter, prove that RB is a
tangent to the circle.
44 In the given figure, TBP and TCQ are tangents to the
circle whose centre is O. Also∠ PBA = 60 𝑜 and
∠ ACQ = 70 𝑜 . Determine ∠ BAC and ∠ BTC.

45 PQ is a chord of length 8 cm of a circle of radius 5 cm.

The tangents P and Q intersects at a point T.
Find the length TP.

46 A line drawn through the end point of a radius and perpendicular to it is a tangent to the circle.
47 In the given figure, the diameters of two wheels have
measures 4 cm and 2 cm. Determine the lengths of the
belts AD and BC that pass around the wheel if it is given
that belts cross each other at right angles.

48 In the adjoining figure, a circle is inscribed in

 a quadrilateral ABCD in which∠𝐵 = 90°.
If AD = 23 cm, AB = 29 cm, and DS = 5 cm,
find the radius (r) of the circle.

49 Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow:
The picture given below shows a circular mirror
hanging on the wall with a cord. The diagram
represents the mirror as a circle with centre O.
AP and AQ are tangents to the circle at P and Q
respectively such that AP = 30 cm and ∠ PAQ = 60 𝑜 .
Based on the above information, answer the following questions:
1. Find the length PQ.
2. Find m∠ POQ.
3.
a. Find the length OA.
OR
b. Find the radius of the mirror.
50 Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow:
In an international school in Hyderabad organised an Interschool Throwball Tournament for girls just after
the pre - board exam. The throwball team was very excited. The team captain Anju directed the team to
assemble in the ground for practices. Only three girls Aarushi, Sarika and Avni showed up. The rest did not
come on the pretext of preparing for pre - board exam. Anju drew a circle of radius 5 m on the ground. The
centre A was the position of Aarushi. Anju marked a point N, 13 m away from centre A as her own
position. From the point N, she drew two tangential lines NS and NR and gave positions S and R to Sarika
and Avni. Anju throws the ball to Aarushi, Aarushi throws it to Sarika, Sarika throws it to Anju, Anju
throws it to Avni, Avni throws it to Aarushi, Aarushi throws it to Sarika and so on.

1. Find the measure of∠ NSA. (1)

2. Find the distance between Sarika and Anju. (1)
If∠ SNR is equal to 𝜃 , then find ∠ NAS. (2) OR
Find ∠ SNR + ∠ SAR. (2)
51 Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow:
People of a circular village Dharamkot want to construct
a road nearest to it. The road cannot pass through the village.
But the people want the road at a shortest distance from the
centre of the village. Suppose the road starts from A which
is outside the circular village (as shown in the figure) and t
ouch the boundary of the circular village at B such that AB = 20 m.
Also the distance of the point A from the centre O of the village is 25 m.
1. If B is the mid - point of AC, then find the distance AC. (1)
2. Find the shortest distance of the road from the centre of the village. (1)
Find the circumference of the village. (2) OR
Find the area of the village. (2)
52 Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow:
In a park, four poles are standing at positions A, B, C and D around the circular fountain such that the cloth
joining the poles AB, BC, CD and DA touches the circular fountain at P, Q, R and S respectively as shown
in the figure.
 1. If O is the centre of the circular fountain, then∠𝑂𝑆𝐴 = ... (1)
2. If AB = AD, then write the name of the figure ABCD. (1)
3. If DR = 7 cm and AD = 11 cm, then find the length of AP. (2)
OR
If O is the centre of the circular fountain with ∠𝑄𝐶𝑅 = 60 𝑜 , then find the measure of ∠𝑄𝑂𝑅 . (2)
53 Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow:
A backyard is in the shape of a triangle ABC with
right angle at B. AB = 7m and BC = 15 m.
A circular pit was dug inside it such that it
touches the walls AC, BC and AB at P, Q
and R respectively such that AP = x m.
Based on the above information, answer the following questions:
1. Find the length of AR in terms of x. (1)
2. Write the type of quadrilateral BQOR. (1)
3.
Find the length PC in terms of x and hence find the value of x. (2) OR
Find x and hence find the radius r of circle. (2)
54 Assertion (A): PA and PB are tangents to the circle centred at O and ∠𝑂𝑃𝐴 = 30 𝑜 . Then, △ 𝑃𝐴𝐵 is an
equilateral triangle.
Reason (R): Lengths of tangents from an external point to a circle are equal in length.

55 Assertion (A): A tangent to a circle is perpendicular to the radius through the point of contact.
Reason (R): The lengths of tangents drawn from the external point to a circle are equal.
56 Assertion (A): A tangent to a circle is perpendicular to the radius through the point of contact.
Reason (R): The lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal.
57 Assertion (A): If the length of a tangent from an external point to a circle is 8 cm, then the length of the
other tangent from the same point is 8 cm.
Reason (R): Lengths of the tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal.
58 Assertion (A): The tangents drawn at the end points of a diameter of a circle, are parallel.
Reason (R): Diameter of a circle is the longest chord.
59 Assertion (A): In the given figure, XA + AR = XB + BR, where XP, XQ and AB are tangents.

Reason (R): A tangent to the circle can be drawn from a point inside the circle.
60 Assertion (A): If PA and PB are tangents drawn from an external point P to a circle with centre O, then the
quadrilateral AOBP is cyclic.
Reason (R): The angle between two tangents drawn from an external point to a circle is supplementary to
the angle subtended by the line segment joining the points of contact at the centre.