Theorems Related to Circles

Theorem
The angle subtended by an arc at the centre is double the angle
subtended by it at any point on the remaining part of the circle.
A
C
B
6𝟓°
6𝟓°
6𝟓°

O 6𝟓°

130°

P Q
 Theorem
The angle subtended by an arc at the centre is double the angle
subtended by it at any point on the remaining part of the circle.

CASE I CASE II CASE III

A A A

Q Q P
O O
O P
Q
B
P B B

POQ = 2PAQ POQ = 2PAQ ReflexPOQ = 2PAQ

 Question

In Fig., A,B and C are three points on a circle with centre O such
that ∠ BOC = 3x° and ∠ AOB = 50°. If D is a point on the circle
other than the arc ABC. If ∠ ADC =4x° then find x.
Solution B C
A
5𝟎° 3x

O
4x

D
 B C
Solution
A
5𝟎° 3x

O
4x

D
 Question

In the given Fig. PQR = 110° , where P, Q and R are points on a

circle with centre O. Find OPR.

Q
Solution
110°

P R
O
 Theorem
Angles in the same segment of a circle are equal.

8𝟎°
8𝟎°
8𝟎°

8𝟎°

P 1𝟎𝟎° Q
1𝟎𝟎°
 Theorem
Angles in the same segment of a circle are equal.

A C

P Q

PAQ = PCQ
 Question
Two circles intersect at two points B and C. Through B , two
line segments ABD and PBQ are drawn to intersect the circles
at A, D and P, Q respectively . Prove that ∠ACP = ∠QCD.
P
Solution
B D

A
Q

C
 Theorem
Angle subtended in a semi circle is a right angle.

B
O
C

BAC = 90°
 Question
AB is a diameter of the circle. CD is chord equal to the radius of
the circle. AC and BD when extended intersect at a point E.
Prove that ∠𝐀𝐄𝐁 = 60°.
E
Solution
C

A B
O
 E
Solution
C

A B
O
 Theorem
The sum of either pair of opposite angles of a cyclic
quadrilateral is 180°.

A B
 Theorem
If the sum of a pair of opposite angles of a quadrilateral is
180° , the quadrilateral is cyclic.

A B
 Question
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.

Solution A

Q
P
B
Solution A

Q
P
B
 Question
If the non-parallel sides of a trapezium are equal, prove that it
is Cyclic.

Solution A B
E

D C
Solution A B
E

D C
 Theorem
The exterior angle of a cyclic quadrilateral is equal to the
interior opposite angle.

D C
b

a
A B E
 Question
In the given figure, DC is produced to E and if AC is the bisector
of A , find the measure of BDC.

Solution D C
E
120°

A B