OR In the given figure, tangents PQ and PR are drawn to a circle such that ∠ RPQ = 30° . A chord RS is drawn parallel…

CBSE Class 10 Maths PYQ · Circles · Find angles · 5 Marks · March 2023 · Standard

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In the given figure, tangents PQ and PR are drawn to a circle such that $\angle RPQ = 30^{\circ}$. A chord RS is drawn parallel to the tangent PQ. Find the measure of $\angle RQS$.
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$PQ = PR$ (tangents drawn from an external point to the circle)
$\therefore \angle PQR = \angle PRQ$
In $\triangle PQR$, $\angle PQR = \angle PRQ = \frac{1}{2}(180^{\circ} - 30^{\circ}) = 75^{\circ}$
Draw a perpendicular QL from Q to QP
Now, $\angle PQL = 90^{\circ}$
$\therefore \angle RQL = 90^{\circ} - 75^{\circ} = 15^{\circ}$
$\triangle RQL \cong \triangle SQL$ (SAS )
$\therefore \angle RQL = \angle SQL = 15^{\circ}$
$\therefore \angle RQS = 15^{\circ} +15^{\circ} = 30^{\circ}$
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