NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Maths Chapter 9 Circles Exercise 9.3 – 2025-26

Exercise 9.3

1. In the given figure, $\mathbf{A}$, $\mathbf{B}$ and $\mathbf{C}$ are three points on a circle with center $\mathbf{O}$ such that $\angle \mathbf{BOC}=\mathbf{3}{{\mathbf{0}}^{\circ }}$ and \[\angle \mathbf{AOB}=\mathbf{6}{{\mathbf{0}}^{\circ }}\]. If $\mathbf{D}$ is a point on the circle other than the arc $\mathbf{ABC}$, find $\angle \mathbf{ADC}$.

Ans:

We can notice that,

$ \angle AOC=\angle AOB+\angle BOC $ 

$ ={{60}^{\circ }}+{{30}^{\circ }} $ 

$ ={{90}^{\circ }} $ 

Now, recall that a subtended angle at its centre is double the angle it has at any point on the remaining section of the circle.

Thus, 

$ \angle ADC=\dfrac{1}{2}\angle AOC $ 

$ =\dfrac{1}{2}\times {{90}^{\circ }} $ 

$ ={{45}^{\circ }}. $ 

Hence, $\angle ADC={{45}^{\circ }}$.

2. A chord of a circle is equal to the radius of the circle. Find the angle subtended by the chord at a point on the minor arc and also at a point on the major arc.

Ans:

By the given information, in $\Delta \,OAB$,

$AB=OA=OB$, since each is a radius of the circle.

Therefore, the triangle $\Delta \,OAB$ is equilateral.

So, the value of each of the interior angles of $\Delta \,AOB$ is ${{60}^{\circ }}$.

That is, $\angle AOB={{60}^{\circ }}$.

$ \Rightarrow \angle ACB=\dfrac{1}{2}\angle AOB $ 

$ =\dfrac{1}{2}\times {{60}^{\circ }} $ 

$ ={{30}^{\circ }}. $ 

Now, in the cyclic quadrilateral $ACBD$,

$\angle ACB+\angle ADB={{180}^{\circ }}$, since the sum of the opposite angles in cyclic quadrilateral is ${{180}^{\circ }}$.

$\Rightarrow \angle ADB={{180}^{\circ }}-{{30}^{\circ }}={{150}^{\circ }}$.

Hence, the chord's angle at the points on the minor arc and on the major arc, respectively, are  ${{30}^{o}}$ and ${{150}^{o}}$.

3. In the given figure, $\angle \mathbf{PQR}=\mathbf{10}{{\mathbf{0}}^{o}}$, where $\mathbf{P}$, $\mathbf{Q}$ and $\mathbf{R}$ are points on a circle with center $\mathbf{O}$. Find $\angle \mathbf{OPR}$.

Ans:

First, take $PR$as a chord of the circle centered at $O$.

Then, consider any point $S$ on the major arc of the circle.

Therefore, we get the equilateral quadrilateral $PQRS$.

So, $\angle PQR+\angle PSR={{180}^{o}}$, since the sum of the opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral is ${{180}^{o}}$.

$\Rightarrow \angle PSR={{180}^{o}}-{{100}^{o}}={{80}^{o}}$.

Now, it is generally known that the angle subtended by an arc at the center is twice the angle subtended by it at any point on the remaining part of the circle.

Thus, $\angle POR=2\angle PSR=2\times {{80}^{o}}={{160}^{o}}$.

Then, in the triangle $\Delta POR$,

$OP=OR$, since each of them are radius of the circle.

$\angle OPR=\angle ORP$, angles opposite to the equal sides of the triangle.

Therefore,

$\angle OPR+\angle ORP+\angle POR={{180}^{o}}$, by the angle sum property of a triangle.

$\Rightarrow 2\angle OPR+{{160}^{o}}={{180}^{o}}$

$\Rightarrow 2\angle OPR={{180}^{o}}-{{160}^{o}}={{20}^{o}}$.

Hence, $\angle OPR={{10}^{o}}$.

4. In fig. $\mathbf{10}.\mathbf{38}$, $\angle \mathbf{ABC}=\mathbf{6}{{\mathbf{9}}^{o}}$, $\angle \mathbf{ACB}=\mathbf{3}{{\mathbf{1}}^{o}}$, find $\angle \mathbf{BDC}$?

Ans:

In the triangle $\Delta \,ABC$,

$\angle BAC+\angle ABC+\angle ACB={{180}^{o}}$, by the angle sum property of a circle.

$\Rightarrow \angle BAC+{{69}^{o}}+{{31}^{o}}={{180}^{o}}$

$ \Rightarrow \angle BAC={{180}^{o}}-{{100}^{o}} $ 

$ \Rightarrow \angle BAC={{80}^{o}} $ 

Now, it is known that angles in the same segment of the circle are equal. So here, $\angle \text{BAC}=\angle \text{BDC}$.

Hence, $\angle BDC={{80}^{o}}$.

5. In the given figure, $\mathbf{A}$, $\mathbf{B}$, $\mathbf{C}$ and $\mathbf{D}$ are four points on a circle. $\mathbf{AC}$ and $\mathbf{BD}$ intersect at a point $\mathbf{E}$ such that $\angle \mathbf{BEC}=\mathbf{13}{{\mathbf{0}}^{o}}$ and $\angle \mathbf{ECD}=\mathbf{2}{{\mathbf{0}}^{o}}$. Find$\angle \mathbf{BAC}$.

Ans:

It is known that, the exterior angle equals the sum of the opposite interior angles.

So, in the triangle $\Delta \,CDE$,

$\angle CDE+\angle DCE=\angle CEB$

Therefore,

$ \angle CDE+{{20}^{o}}={{130}^{o}} $ 

$ \Rightarrow \angle CDE={{110}^{o}}. $ 

Again, since the angles $\angle BAC$ and $\angle CDE$ are in the same segment of the circle, so $\angle BAC=\angle CDE$.

Hence, $\angle BAC={{110}^{o}}$.

6. $\mathbf{ABCD}$ is a cyclic quadrilateral whose diagonals intersect at a point $\mathbf{E}$. If $\angle \mathbf{DBC}=\mathbf{7}{{\mathbf{0}}^{o}}$, $\angle \mathbf{BAC}=\mathbf{3}{{\mathbf{0}}^{o}}$, find $\angle \mathbf{BCD}$. Further, if $\mathbf{AB}=\mathbf{BC}$, find $\angle \mathbf{ECD}$.

Ans:

Note that, here the angles $\angle CBD$ and $\angle CAD$ are in the same segment of the circle.

So, $\angle CBD=\angle CAD={{70}^{o}}$.

Now, $\angle BAD=\angle BAC+\angle CAD={{30}^{o}}+{{70}^{o}}={{100}^{o}}$.

Also, since sum of the opposite angles in a cyclic quadrilateral is ${{180}^{o}}$,so

$\angle BCD+\angle BAD={{180}^{o}}$

$\Rightarrow \angle BCD+{{100}^{o}}={{180}^{o}}$

$\Rightarrow \angle BCD={{80}^{o}}$.

Again, in the tringle $\Delta \,ABC$,

$AB=BC$,

$\angle BCA=\angle CAB$, since angles opposite to equal sides of a triangle are equal.

Therefore, $\angle BCA={{30}^{o}}$.

Now, $\angle BCD={{80}^{o}}$

$\Rightarrow \angle BCA+\angle ACD={{80}^{o}}$

$\Rightarrow {{30}^{o}}+\angle ACD={{80}^{o}}$

$\Rightarrow \angle ACD={{50}^{o}}$

Hence, $\angle ECD={{50}^{o}}$.

7. If diagonals of a cyclic quadrilateral are diameters of the circle through the vertices of the quadrilateral, prove that it is a rectangle.

Ans:

Suppose that $ABCD$ is a cyclic quadrilateral whose diagonals $BD$ and $AC$ intersecting each other at point the point $O$.

Then, $\angle BAD=\dfrac{1}{2}\angle BOD=\dfrac{{{180}^{o}}}{2}={{90}^{o}}$ (The angle at the circumference in a semicircle).

Also, $\angle BCD$ and $\angle BAD$ are opposite angles in the cyclic quadrilateral.

So, $\angle BCD+\angle BAD={{180}^{o}}$

$\Rightarrow \angle BCD={{180}^{o}}-{{90}^{o}}={{90}^{o}}$.

Therefore,

$\angle ADC=\dfrac{1}{2}\angle AOC=\dfrac{1}{2}\times {{180}^{o}}={{90}^{o}}$. (The angle at the circumference in a semicircle).

Also, $\angle ADC+\angle ABC={{180}^{o}}$, since $\angle ADC$, $\angle ABC$ are the opposite angles in the cyclic quadrilateral.

$\Rightarrow {{90}^{o}}+\angle ABC={{180}^{o}}$

$\Rightarrow \angle ABC={{90}^{o}}$.

Hence, all the interior angles of a cyclic quadrilateral is of ${{90}^{o}}$, and so it is a rectangle.

8. If the non-parallel sides of a trapezium are equal, prove that it is cyclic.

Ans:

Let $ABCD$ is a trapezium such that $AB\parallel CD$ and $BC=AD$.

Now, draw perpendicular lines $AM$ and $BN$ on the line $CD$.

Then, in the triangles $\Delta \,AMD$ and $\Delta \,BNC$,

$AD=BC$ (provided)

$\angle AMD=BNC$, by the formation, each angle is ${{90}^{o}}$.

$AM=BN$, since $AB\parallel CD$.

Thus, $\Delta \,AMD\cong \Delta \,BNC$ (By S-A-S congruence rule)

Therefore,

$\angle ADC=\angle BCD$ (Corresponding angle of congruence triangle) ……(i)

Also, $\angle BAD+\angle ADC={{180}^{o}}$ (The angles are on the same side)

$\Rightarrow \angle BAD+\angle BCD={{180}^{o}}$, by the equation (i).

Thus, the sum of the opposite angles is ${{180}^{o}}$.

Hence, $ABCD$ is a cyclic quadrilateral.

9. Two circles intersect at two points $\mathbf{B}$ and $\mathbf{C}$. Through $\mathbf{B}$, two-line segments $\mathbf{ABD}$ and $\mathbf{PBQ}$ are drawn to intersect the circles at $\mathbf{A}$, $\mathbf{D}$ and $\mathbf{P}$, $\mathbf{Q}$ respectively (see the given figure). Prove that $\angle \mathbf{ACP}=\angle \mathbf{QCD}$.

Ans:

First, join the chords $AP$, $DQ$.

Then, $\angle PBA=\angle ACP$, (The angles are on the chord $AP$) …… (i)

and $\angle DBQ=\angle QCD$ (The angles are on the chord $DQ$)   …… (ii)

Now, the line segments $ABD$ and $PBQ$ intersects at the point $B$.

So, $\angle PBA=\angle DBQ$                                                            …… (iii)

(Since, $\angle PBA$, $\angle DBQ$ are vertically opposite angles)

Then the equations (i), (ii), and (iii) yields

$\angle ACP=\angle QCD$.

10. If circles are drawn taking two sides of a triangle as diameters, prove that the point of intersection of these circles lie on the third side.

Ans:

Let $\Delta \,ABC$ be a triangle.

By the given information, two circles intersect each other in such a way that $AB$ and $AC$ are diameters. 

If possible, let the circles intersect at the point $D$, that does not lie on the line $BC$.

Now, join the line $AD$.

Then, $\angle ADB={{90}^{o}}$, since it is an angle subtended by semicircle.

Similarly, $\angle ADC={{90}^{o}}$.

Therefore, $\angle BDC=\angle ADB+\angle ADC={{90}^{o}}+{{90}^{o}}={{180}^{o}}$.

Thus, $BDC$ is a straight line and so, it is a contradiction.

Hence, the point of intersection of the circles lies on the third side $BC$ of the triangle $\Delta \,ABC$.

11. $\mathbf{ABC}$ and $\mathbf{ADC}$ are two right triangles with common hypotenuse $\mathbf{AC}$. Prove that $\angle \mathbf{CAD=}\angle \mathbf{CBD}$.

Ans:

In triangle $\Delta \,ABC$, we have

$\angle ABC+\angle BCA+\angle CAB={{180}^{o}}$, by the angle sum property.

$\Rightarrow {{90}^{o}}+\angle BCA+\angle CAB={{180}^{o}}$

$\Rightarrow \angle BCA+\angle CAB={{90}^{o}}$                                                     …… (i)

Again, in the triangle $\Delta \,ADC$, we obtain

$\angle CDA+\angle ACD+\angle DAC={{180}^{o}}$, by the angle sum property.

$\Rightarrow {{90}^{o}}+\angle ACD+\angle DAC={{180}^{o}}$

$\Rightarrow \angle ACD+\angle DAC={{90}^{o}}$                                                …… (ii)

Now, adding (i) and (ii), yields, 

$\angle BCA+\angle CAB+\angle ACD+\angle DAC={{180}^{o}}$

$\Rightarrow \left( \angle BCA+\angle ACD \right)+\left( \angle CAB+\angle DAC \right)={{180}^{o}}$

$\Rightarrow \angle BCD+\angle DAB={{180}^{o}}$                                               …… (iii)

Also, we are provided that,

$\angle B+\angle D={{90}^{o}}+{{90}^{o}}={{180}^{o}}$                                            …… (iv)

By observing the equations (iii) and (iv), it can be concluded that since the sum of the measures of opposite angles of quadrilateral $ABCD$ is ${{180}^{o}}$, so it must be a cyclic quadrilateral.

Thus, $\angle CAD=\angle CBD$, since both the angles are on the chord $CD$.

Hence, the required result is proved.

12. Prove that a cyclic parallelogram is a rectangle.

Ans:

Consider that cyclic parallelogram $ABCD$.

Then, $\angle A+\angle C={{180}^{o}}$, (Opposite angles of the cyclic quadrilateral) …… (i)

Again, in a parallelogram, opposite angles are the same.

Therefore, $\angle A=\angle C$ and $\angle B=\angle D$.

So, the equation (i) can be written as

$\angle A+\angle C={{180}^{o}}$

$\Rightarrow \angle A+\angle A={{180}^{o}}$

$\Rightarrow 2\angle A={{180}^{o}}$

$\Rightarrow \angle A={{90}^{o}}$.

Thus, one interior angle of the parallelogram $ABCD$ is of ${{90}^{o}}$. That means, it is a rectangle.

Hence, it is proved that a cyclic parallelogram is a rectangle.

Conclusion

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