Math Problem Statement

In the figure, the diameter AB is parallel to CD. Give a reason for the following: (a) ∠ADB = 90°, (b) ∠ACD = ∠ABD, (c) ∠BAC = ∠ACD, (d) ∠BAC + ∠BAD = 180°.

Solution

The question is based on the geometry of a circle and the properties of angles subtended by the diameter and chords in a circle. Let’s analyze and solve each part systematically.

Given:

  • ABAB is the diameter of the circle.
  • ABCDAB \parallel CD.
  • Angle relationships in the circle are to be evaluated for the table provided.

We proceed by explaining and solving each part of the table:


a) ADB=90\angle ADB = 90^\circ

  • Reason: According to the property of a circle, the angle subtended by the diameter of a circle on the circumference is always a right angle. Hence, ADB=90\angle ADB = 90^\circ.

b) ACD=ABD\angle ACD = \angle ABD

  • Reason: Since ABCDAB \parallel CD, the angles subtended by these parallel chords at the circumference on the same side of the circle are equal. This is due to the property of equal arcs subtending equal angles at the circumference.

c) BAC=ACD\angle BAC = \angle ACD

  • Reason: Both BAC\angle BAC and ACD\angle ACD are angles subtended by the same chord ACAC on the circumference. According to the angle subtended by the same chord theorem, they are equal.

d) BAC+BAD=180\angle BAC + \angle BAD = 180^\circ

  • Reason: The total angle subtended by any two adjacent arcs of the circle is 180180^\circ, as the points lie on a semicircle (formed by the diameter ABAB).

Final Table:

StatementReason
a) ADB=90\angle ADB = 90^\circAngle subtended by the diameter is a right angle.
b) ACD=ABD\angle ACD = \angle ABDAngles subtended by parallel chords are equal.
c) BAC=ACD\angle BAC = \angle ACDAngles subtended by the same chord are equal.
d) BAC+BAD=180\angle BAC + \angle BAD = 180^\circAngles in a semicircle add up to 180180^\circ.

Would you like further clarification on any part?
Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. What are other properties of angles subtended by a chord in a circle?
  2. How do parallel chords affect angle relationships in a circle?
  3. Can you derive the angle subtended by a diameter mathematically?
  4. How does the cyclic quadrilateral property apply in this diagram?
  5. What happens if the diameter is not parallel to the chord CDCD?

Tip: Always start solving circle geometry problems by identifying key elements like the diameter, chords, and the center, as they often simplify the reasoning.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry of circles
Properties of angles subtended by chords
Angle properties of a semicircle
Parallel lines and angles in circles

Formulas

Angles subtended by the diameter = 90°
Equal arcs subtend equal angles
Angles in a semicircle sum to 180°

Theorems

Angle subtended by the diameter theorem
Angles subtended by equal arcs theorem
Parallel chords and equal angles property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10