Math Problem Statement

Find DB AD AC and BC arc if angle COB is 50° and CD and AB are diameters

Find arcs DB, AD, AC, and BC if angle COB is 50° and CD and AB are diameters.

Solution

Let's go through this problem step by step:

  1. Understanding the given information:

    • We have a circle with center OO.
    • ABAB and CDCD are diameters of the circle.
    • The angle COB\angle COB (formed by diameters ABAB and CDCD) is given as 5050^\circ.
  2. Finding arcs: Since ABAB and CDCD are diameters, they split the circle into four arcs.

    • Arc DBDB: This arc corresponds to the angle COB=50\angle COB = 50^\circ. Therefore, the measure of arc DBDB is also 5050^\circ.

    • Arc ADAD: This is the arc on the opposite side of arc DBDB and completes the circle's half. Since ABAB is a diameter, the semicircle must sum up to 180180^\circ. So, arc AD=18050=130AD = 180^\circ - 50^\circ = 130^\circ.

    • Arc ACAC: This arc is on the opposite semicircle from DBDB and has the same measure as arc DBDB. Thus, arc AC=50AC = 50^\circ.

    • Arc BCBC: Similarly, since CDCD is a diameter, the opposite arc to DBDB in the same semicircle must measure the same as arc ADAD. So, arc BC=130BC = 130^\circ.

  3. Summary of answers:

    • Arc DB=50DB = 50^\circ
    • Arc AD=130AD = 130^\circ
    • Arc AC=50AC = 50^\circ
    • Arc BC=130BC = 130^\circ

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Related Questions

  1. How would the arc measures change if COB\angle COB were different?
  2. How do you find the length of an arc if the radius of the circle is given?
  3. What is the relationship between central angles and arc measures in a circle?
  4. How do inscribed angles relate to their intercepted arcs?
  5. What properties do diameters have in terms of dividing a circle into equal arcs?

Tip:

In any circle, the central angle directly determines the measure of the intercepted arc.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Circles
Central Angles
Arc Measure

Formulas

Arc measure = Central angle measure

Theorems

Central Angle Theorem
Diameter Property of Circles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10