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Circles

CBSE · Class 10 · Mathematics

Complete topic list for Circles in CBSE Class 10 Mathematics. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 10 Mathematics

Topics in Circles

1

Line and Circle Relationships

  • Three possible positions of a line with respect to a circle: non-intersecting, secant, and tangent
  • Non-intersecting line: No common points with the circle
  • Secant: Line intersecting circle at two distinct points
2

Tangent Properties and Theorems

  • Theorem 10.1: Tangent is perpendicular to radius at point of contact
  • At any point on a circle, there is exactly one tangent
  • The radius through point of contact is called the normal to the circle
3

Number of Tangents from Different Points

  • From point INSIDE circle: Zero tangents possible
  • From point ON circle: Exactly one tangent
  • From point OUTSIDE circle: Exactly two tangents
4

Theorem Proofs and Applications

  • Proof of Theorem 10.1 uses the fact that tangent gives shortest distance from center to line
  • Proof of Theorem 10.2 uses congruent right triangles (RHS congruency)
  • Alternative proof using Pythagoras theorem: PT₁² = PO² - r² = PT₂²

Key Concepts

There are exactly three waysThe tangent at any pointThe number of tangents depends onWhen two tangents are drawn fromThe point of contact is where

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