Question : A is a point outside of a circle with centre O. AP and AQ are two tangents of the circle. If AP = a2 + 14 and AQ = 239, then what is the value of a?
Option 1: 22
Option 2: 13
Option 3: 15
Option 4: 14
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Correct Answer: 15
Solution : Given, Length of AP = a2 + 14 Length of AQ = 239 We know that tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal ⇒ AP = AQ ⇒ a2 + 14 = 239 ⇒ a2 = 225 ⇒ a = $\small\sqrt{225}$ ⇒ a = 15 Hence, the correct answer is 15.
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Question : A circle with centre O has a chord AB that is 20 cm in length. If the radius of the circle is 12 cm, then the area of triangle AOB is:
Option 1: $20 \sqrt{15}$ cm2
Option 2: $22 \sqrt{11}$ cm2
Option 3: $20 \sqrt{11}$ cm2
Option 4: $22 \sqrt{15}$ cm2
Question : PM and PN are two tangents of a circle from an external point P. M and N are points on the circle. If PM = y2 – 9 and PN = 55, then what is the value of y?
Option 1: 64
Option 2: 17
Option 3: 8
Option 4: 12
Question : O is the centre of a circle with a diameter of 16 cm. Q is a point outside the circle and QS is tangent to the circle at point S. If OQ is =17 cm, what is the length (in cm) of the tangent QS?
Option 1: 15
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 18
Option 4: 10
Question : AB and BC are two chords of a circle with centre O. Both chords are on either side of the centre O. Point A and point C are connected to the centre O, such that $\angle B A O=36^{\circ}$ and $\angle B C O=48^{\circ}$. What is the degree measure of the angle subtended by the minor arc AC at the centre O?
Option 1: 136°
Option 2: 144°
Option 3: 120°
Option 4: 168°
Question : From a point P, two tangents PA and PB are drawn to a circle with centre O. If OP is equal to the diameter of the circle, then $\angle$APB is:
Option 1: 45°
Option 2: 90°
Option 3: 30°
Option 4: 60°
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