Math Problem Statement
Find the angles marked with letters in each of the following diagrams if O is the centre of the circle.
Solution
Let's work through each diagram in the image and find the angles marked with letters.
Key Concepts:
- Angles subtended by the same arc in a circle are equal.
- The angle at the center of a circle is twice the angle at the circumference subtended by the same arc (central angle theorem).
Diagram (a):
- Angle at the center, marked as angle , subtended by the same arc as the 20° angle at the circumference (let's call it angle ).
- According to the central angle theorem: So, angle .
Diagram (b):
- The central angle is given as 130° (marked as angle ).
- The angle at the circumference subtended by the same arc is . So, angle .
Diagram (c):
- The angle at the center is divided into two parts, marked as and . The angle at the circumference is 30°.
- From the central angle theorem: Therefore, the sum of angles and is 60°. Without additional information, we cannot split and , but their sum is 60°.
Diagram (d):
- Angle at the center (marked ) is subtended by the same arc as the 80° angle at the circumference (marked ).
- The angle is at the circumference on the other side, subtended by the same arc as , so:
Summary of Answers:
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d) ,
Would you like further clarification on any of the steps?
Here are 5 related questions:
- How is the central angle theorem applied in circle geometry?
- Can you explain the properties of cyclic quadrilaterals in a circle?
- How do angles subtended by the same arc behave?
- What is the relationship between a diameter and an angle in a semicircle?
- How would you determine an unknown angle if multiple arcs subtend the same angle?
Tip: In circle geometry, always check for symmetry and angles subtended by the same arc to find unknown angles!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Circle Geometry
Central Angle Theorem
Angles Subtended by the Same Arc
Formulas
Central Angle = 2 × Inscribed Angle
Theorems
Central Angle Theorem
Angles Subtended by the Same Arc Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10