Question

Draw a circle of radius 3 cm. From a point 5 cm away from its centre, construct a pair of tangent to the circle

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

STEPS OF CONSTRUCTION:

1.Draw circle with O as centre and radius = 3 cm.

2. Take a point P such that OP= 5 cm.

3.Draw the bisector of OP which intersect OP at M.

4.Taking M as centre and MO as radius, draw a dotted circle.

5.Let this circle cuts the given circuit A and B.

6.Join PA & PB.

Thus , PA & PB are the required tangents