In the given figure, PA and PB are two tangents from an external point P to a circle with centre O. If ∠PBA = 65∘ , find ∠OAB and ∠APB
We know that tangents drawn from the external point are congruent.
∴ PA = PB
Now, In isoceles triangle APB
∠APB + ∠PBA + ∠PAB = 180∘ [Angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ ∠APB + 65∘ + 65∘ = 180∘ [∵∠PBA = ∠PAB = 65∘ ]
⇒ ∠APB = 50∘
We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact
∴∠OBP = ∠OAP = 90∘
Now, In quadrilateral AOBP
∠AOB + ∠OBP + ∠APB + ∠OAP = 360∘ [Angle sum property of a quadrilateral]
⇒ ∠AOB + 90∘ + 50∘ + 90∘ = 360∘
⇒ 230∘ + ∠BOC = 360∘
⇒ ∠AOB = 130∘
Now, In isoceles triangle AOB
∠AOB + ∠OAB + ∠OBA = 180∘ [Angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ 130∘ + 2∠OAB = 1800 [∵∠OAB = ∠OBA ]
⇒ ∠OAB = 25∘