If $BM$ and $CN$ are the altitudes drawn on the sides $AC$ and $AB$ of the triangle $ABC$,prove that the points $B, C, M$ and $N$ are concyclic.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) $1$. In $\triangle ABC$,$BM \perp AC$ and $CN \perp AB$.
$2$. Therefore,$\angle BMC = 90^\circ$ and $\angle BNC = 90^\circ$.
$3$. Consider the line segment $BC$ as a chord.
$4$. The angles subtended by the line segment $BC$ at points $M$ and $N$ are $\angle BMC = 90^\circ$ and $\angle BNC = 90^\circ$.
$5$. Since $\angle BMC = \angle BNC = 90^\circ$,the points $M$ and $N$ lie on a circle with $BC$ as the diameter.
$6$. Thus,the points $B, C, M$ and $N$ are concyclic.

Explore More

Similar Questions

The line segment joining any two points on a circle is called a ........ of the circle.

Prove that if the angles subtended by the chords of a circle (or of congruent circles) at the centre (or the corresponding centres) are equal,then the chords are equal.

In the figure,$OD$ is perpendicular to chord $AB$ of a circle whose centre is $O.$ If $BC$ is a diameter,prove that $CA = 2OD$.

The length of the complete circle is called its ............

In the figure,$BC$ is a diameter of the circle and $\angle BAO = 60^{\circ}$. Then $\angle ADC$ is equal to: (in $^{\circ}$)

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