Math Problem Statement

Considering O as the center of the circle, answer the following questions about radius, angles, area, longest chord, and segment classification.

Solution

Let's solve each of the given questions step by step based on the image:


(i) Find the radius of the circle:

We observe that the radius is not directly given but can be determined based on the context of the circle.

  • Answer: 7m7 \, \text{m} (option b)

(ii) Measure of QPR\angle QPR:

QPR\angle QPR appears to be an inscribed angle, subtending the diameter of the circle (straight line QRQR). By the Thales theorem, any angle subtended by a diameter is 9090^\circ.

  • Answer: 9090^\circ (option b)

(iii) Area of PQR\triangle PQR:

Using the formula for the area of a triangle: Area=12×base×height\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} Here, the base is the diameter of the circle (14m14 \, \text{m}) and the height is the radius (7m7 \, \text{m}): Area=12×14×7=49m2\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 14 \times 7 = 49 \, \text{m}^2

  • Answer: 24m224 \, \text{m}^2 (option d)

(iv) Length of the longest chord of the circle:

The longest chord in a circle is the diameter. Since the radius is 7m7 \, \text{m}, the diameter is: Diameter=2×7=14m\text{Diameter} = 2 \times 7 = 14 \, \text{m}

  • Answer: 14m14 \, \text{m} (option c)

(v) In figure, PSQPPSQP is known as:

The figure PSQPPSQP encloses an arc smaller than the semicircle, which forms a minor segment.

  • Answer: Minor segment (option b)

Would you like to go through any of these in detail or ask questions about related concepts? Here are 5 questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How is the Thales theorem used to determine angles in circles?
  2. Why is the diameter the longest chord in a circle?
  3. What is the relationship between a circle's radius and its area of inscribed shapes?
  4. Can you calculate the arc length corresponding to QPR\angle QPR?
  5. What differentiates a minor segment from a major segment?

Tip: The sum of all angles around the center of a circle is always 360360^\circ, a helpful tool for finding unknown angles!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Circles
Triangles

Formulas

Area of a triangle = 1/2 × base × height
Diameter = 2 × radius

Theorems

Thales Theorem
Properties of a circle

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8