Answer :
Let us join point O to C.
In ΔOPA and ΔOCA,
OP = OC (Radius of the same circle)
AP = AC (Tangents from point A)
AO = AO (Common side)
ΔOPA ≅ ΔOCA (SSS congruence criterion)
∠POA = ∠COA … (i)Similarly, ΔOQB ≅ ΔOCB
∠QOB = ∠COB … (ii)
Since POQ is a diameter of the circle, it is a straight line.
Therefore, ∠POA + ∠COA + ∠COB + ∠QOB = 180°
From equations (i) and (ii), it can be observed that 2∠COA + 2 ∠COB = 180°
∠ COA + ∠ COB = 180° / 2∠COA + ∠COB = 90°
∠AOB = 90°
Hence Proved.Rate this question :
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