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Draw a circle and two lines parallel to a given line such that one is tangent and the other, a secant to the circle.

Important Questions on Tangents and Secants to a Circle

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In the figure, a circle is inscribed in a PQR. If PQ=10 cm, QR= 8 cm and PR=12 cm, find the lengths of QM,RN and PL.

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In the figure, common tangents PQ and RS to two circles intersect at A. Prove that PQ=RS.

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In the figure given PQR is a triangle, sides PQ and PR are extended to touch circle at B, C and A as shown in figure. Prove that PB=12×PerimeterofPQR

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A triangle ABC is drawn to circumscribe a circle of radius 3 cm such that the segments BD and DC into which BC is divided by the point of contact D are of length 9 cm and 3 cm respectively (See adjacent figure). Find the sides AB and AC.

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What sort of a quadrilateral is formed by the tangents at the ends of two perpendicular diameters of a circle?

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Two circles touch each other externally at P. Prove that the common tangent bisects the other two common tangents. 
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A circle touches all the four sides of the quadrilateral ABCD. Prove that AB+CD=BC+DA
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Draw a pair of tangents to a circle of radius 2 cm which are inclined to each other at an angle of 90°.