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Circle

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Mathematics

Quick revision notes for Circle — Maharashtra Board Class 10 Mathematics. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Circles through given points and basic line positions

  • Infinite circles pass through one point.
  • Infinite circles pass through two distinct points.
  • There is a unique circle through three non-collinear points.
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2. Tangent properties and touching circles

  • A tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular to the radius at the point of contact.
  • A line perpendicular to a radius at its point on the circle is a tangent to the circle.
  • Two tangents can be drawn to a circle from a point outside the circle.
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3. Arcs, central angle, and arc measure

  • A secant divides a circle into two arcs.
  • The arc on the same side as the centre is the major arc.
  • The arc on the other side is the minor arc.
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4. Inscribed angle theorem and its corollaries

  • An inscribed angle has its vertex on the circle and its arms cut the circle at two other points.
  • The measure of an inscribed angle is half the measure of the intercepted arc.
  • Angles inscribed in the same arc are congruent.

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Key Concepts

One point allows infinitely many circlesA tangent touches a circle atA tangent at any pointTangent segments drawn from an externalIf two circles touch

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