$A$ tangent $\stackrel{\leftrightarrow}{AB}$ of $\odot(P, r)$ touches the circle at $Q$. If a perpendicular is drawn from $P$ onto $AB$,then the foot of the perpendicular is ....

  • A
    $A$
  • B
    $B$
  • C
    $Q$
  • D
    $P$

Explore More

Similar Questions

Let $P$ be the centre of a circle and $AB$ be a line in the same plane. If $Q$ is the foot of the perpendicular drawn from $P$ to the line $AB$,and $Q$ lies in the interior of the circle,then the line $AB$ ..... .

$P$ is a point in the exterior of $\odot(O, r)$ and the tangents from $P$ to the circle touch the circle at $X$ and $Y$. Find $m\angle XOP$,if $m\angle XPO = 65^\circ$. (in $^\circ$)

$A$ is a point at a distance $13\, cm$ from the centre $O$ of a circle of radius $5 \,cm$. $AP$ and $AQ$ are the tangents to the circle at $P$ and $Q$. If a tangent $BC$ is drawn at a point $R$ lying on the minor arc $PQ$ to intersect $AP$ at $B$ and $AQ$ at $C$,find the perimeter of the $\triangle ABC$. (in $cm$)

Difficult
View Solution

In the following figure,find $m \angle PBA$.

Write 'True' or 'False' and give reasons for your answer.
In the figure,$BOA$ is a diameter of a circle and the tangent at a point $P$ meets $BA$ extended at $T$. If $\angle PBO = 30^{\circ}$,then $\angle PTA$ is equal to $30^{\circ}$.

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo