Consider a circle

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Mathematics · Circles · Circles

Problem

Consider a circle. Answer the following questions about angles in a circle. (i) Define a central angle and an inscribed angle of a circle. (ii) Describe, with reason, how the measure of an angle subtended by a fixed arc at the centre compares with the measure of any angle subtended by the same arc at the circumference. (iii) Give one real-life example where this comparison of angles can be useful.

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