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In the given figure, AB is a diameter of a circle with centre O and AT is a tangent. If ∠AOQ = 58°, find ∠ATQ. [CBSE 2015]



Answer -

In the given figure,
AB is the diameter, AT is the tangent
and ∠AOQ = 58°
To find ∠ATQ
Arc AQ subtends ∠AOQ at the centre and ∠ABQ at the remaining part of the circle
∠ABQ = 12 ∠AOQ = 12 x 58° = 29°
Now in ∆ABT,
∠BAT = 90° ( OA ⊥ AT)
∠ABT + ∠ATB = 90°
=> ∠ABT + ∠ATQ = 90°
=> 29° + ∠ATQ = 90°
=> ∠ATQ = 90°- 29° = 61°

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