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Question:
XY and MN are two parallel tangents to a circle with centre O and another tangent AB with point of contact C intersecting XY at A and MN at B . Prove that angle AOB = 90 degree
Answer:

Given, XY and MN are two parallel tangents to a circle with centre O

and another tangent AB with the point of contact C intersecting XY at A and MN at B.

Now, join O to A, O to B and O to C.

Since the tangents are perpendicular to the radius through the point of contact.

So, ∠x = ∠y = 90

Now, in the triangle OMA and OCA,

OA = OA  {common}

OM = OC  {radii of the circle}

∠OMA = ∠OCA  {each 90}

By SSA congrunec criterian,

ΔOMA ≅ ΔOCA

So, ∠1 = ∠2 {by CPCT}

Similarly, ∠3 = ∠4

Now, ∠1 + ∠2 + ∠3 + ∠4 = 180

=> 2(∠2 + ∠3) = 180

=> ∠2 + ∠3 = 180/2

=> ∠2 + ∠3 = 90

=> ∠AOB = 90

Hence proved.

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