2024Q3(ii)(a)Tangents and Intersecting Chords

NumericalEasy1 mark

3(ii)

In the given diagram, O is the centre of the circle. PR and PT are two tangents drawn from the external point P and touching the circle at Q and S respectively. MN is a diameter of the circle. Given ∠PQM = 42° and ∠PSM = 25°. Find :

∠OQM

Topic: Tangents / intersecting chords

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Answer

Exam answer

∠OQM = 48°

Explanation

Use radius–tangent and angle properties from the supplied figure.

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