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Geometry and Properties of Circles

Quick questions on Circle properties and angle theorems explained: O-Level E-Maths

8short Q&A pairs drawn directly from our worked dot-point answer. For full context and worked exam questions, read the parent dot-point page.

What is angle in a semicircle?
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An angle subtended at the circumference by a diameter is a right angle. This is the special case of the centre-circumference theorem where the central angle is the straight angle 180∘180^\circ, half of which is 90∘90^\circ. Spotting a diameter often instantly gives a 90∘90^\circ angle.
What is angles in the same segment?
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Angles subtended by the same arc, on the same side, at the circumference are equal. So two angles standing on the same chord, both above it, must match. This lets you transfer a known angle to another point on the circle.
What are cyclic quadrilaterals?
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A cyclic quadrilateral has all four vertices on a circle. Its opposite angles are supplementary, adding to 180∘180^\circ. An exterior angle of a cyclic quadrilateral equals the interior opposite angle.
What are tangent properties?
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A tangent touches a circle at exactly one point. The radius drawn to the point of contact is perpendicular to the tangent, giving a 90∘90^\circ angle. Two tangents drawn from the same external point are equal in length, and they make equal angles with the line to the centre.
What are not giving reasons?
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A correct value without the named theorem loses the reasoning marks.
What is q1?
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The angle at the centre of a circle on arc PQPQ is 84∘84^\circ. Find the angle at the circumference on the same arc. [1 mark]
What is q2?
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PQPQ is a diameter and RR lies on the circle. State the size of angle PRQPRQ. [1 mark]
What is q3?
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In a cyclic quadrilateral one angle is 108∘108^\circ. Find the angle opposite it. [1 mark]

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