From an external point

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · CBSE · Mathematics · Circles · Circles

Problem

From an external point PP, two tangents PAPA and PBPB are drawn to a circle with centre OO. Let ABAB be the chord joining the points of contact. (i) Prove that OA=OBOA=OB. (ii) Prove that △OAP≅△OBP\triangle OAP \cong \triangle OBP. (iii) Hence, show that OPOP is the perpendicular bisector of chord ABAB.

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