Question:

In figure 3.88, circles with centres X and Y touch internally at point Z . Seg BZ is a chord of bigger

circle and it itersects smaller circle at point A. Prove that, seg AX || seg BY.

Answer:

Given X and Y are the centres of the circle.
Proof:
Join YZ

In AXZ ,
AX = XZ [Radii of same circle]
XAZ = XZA….(i) [Isoceles triangle theorem]
In BYZ,
YB = YZ [Radii of same circle]
YBZ = YZB [Isoceles triangle theorem]
XZA = YBZ ..(ii) [Y-X-Z, B-A-Z]
From (i) and (ii)
XAZ = YBZ
If a pair of corresponding angles formed by a transversal on two lines is congruent, then the two lines are
parallel.
seg AX seg BY [corresponding angles test]
Hence proved.

About Us

At AI Shiksha, we are driven by a singular mission – to democratize access to artificial intelligence education. We believe that AI is a transformative force that has the power to shape the future, and we are committed to making this cutting-edge technology accessible to everyone.