Ab and cd are two chords of a circle with centre o such that ∠ aob 80 then the value of ∠ COD

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AB and CD are two equal chords of a circle with centre O such that ∠AOB = 80°, then ∠COD = ?

Question:

AB and CD are two equal chords of a circle with centre O such that ∠AOB = 80°, then ∠COD = ?
(a) 100°
(b) 80°
(c) 120°
(d) 40°

Solution:

(b) 80°
Given: AB = CD
We know that equal chords of a circle subtend equal angles at the centre.
∴ ∠COD = ∠AOB = 80°

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AB and CD are two equal chords of a circle with centre O such that ∠ AOB=80∘. Then, ∠ COD = ? a 100∘ b 80∘ c 120∘ d 40∘

Solution

ANSWER: (b) 80 ° Given: AB = CD We know that equal chords of a circle subtend equal angles at the centre.

∴ ∠COD = ∠AOB = 80°

Mathematics

Secondary School Mathematics IX

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