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Circles

Karnataka Board · Class 10 · Mathematics

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Basic Definitions and Concepts

  • A circle is a collection of all points in a plane at a constant distance (radius) from a fixed point (centre)
  • Three possible positions of a line with respect to a circle: non-intersecting, secant, and tangent
  • A tangent touches the circle at exactly one point called the point of contact
2

Theorem 10.1: Tangent Perpendicular to Radius

  • The tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular to the radius through the point of contact
  • This theorem is the foundation for most tangent-related problems
  • At any point on a circle, there can be one and only one tangent
3

Number of Tangents from Different Positions

  • From a point inside the circle: 0 tangents possible
  • From a point on the circle: exactly 1 tangent possible
  • From a point outside the circle: exactly 2 tangents possible
4

Theorem 10.2: Equal Tangent Lengths

  • Tangent lengths from an external point to a circle are equal
  • This creates isosceles triangles in tangent problems
  • The line joining external point to centre bisects the angle between tangents

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When a line and circleA tangent is a lineThe number of tangents depends onTheorem 10When a chord of a larger

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