Q.

If chords of congruent circles subtend equal angles at their centres, then

the chords are equal.

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a

True

b

False

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

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Concept: By using equal angles at the centres and the assertion that circles are congruent, we confirm the statement using Side-Angle-Side (SAS) criteria and corresponding parts of congruent triangles (CPCT).

First, draw chords QR and YZ in two congruent, then connect the radii PR, PQ, and XY, XZ respectively.

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It is given that chords subtend equal angles at the center.

Then, QPR=YXZ.

Since the circles are congruent, their radii will be equal.

PR=PQ=XZ=XY

Let’s consider the two trianglesPQR and xyz.

PQ=XY

We know chords subtend equal angles at center.

QPR=YXZ

PR=XZ

By using SAS criteria, 

PQRis congruent to XYZ.

By CPCT,

Thus, QR=YZ

So, the chords are equal if chords of congruent circles subtend equal angles at their centres.

Hence, the given statement is true.


 

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