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Tamil Nadu Board · Class 10 · Mathematics

Geometry revision notes for Tamil Nadu Board Class 10 Mathematics: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the Tamil Nadu Board Class 10 Mathematics syllabus.

44 questions26 flashcards2 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4.2 Similarity of Triangles

  • Two figures are similar if they have the same shape but not necessarily the same size
  • Similar triangles have proportional corresponding sides and equal corresponding angles
  • Similarity is denoted by the symbol ~
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4.3 Thales Theorem and Angle Bisector Theorem

  • Basic Proportionality Theorem (BPT) or Thales Theorem: A line parallel to one side of a triangle divides the other two sides proportionally
  • Converse of BPT: If a line divides two sides of a triangle in the same ratio, then it is parallel to the third side
  • If DE || BC in △ABC, then AD/DB = AE/EC
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4.4 Pythagoras Theorem

  • Pythagoras Theorem: In a right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of squares of the other two sides
  • Formula: c² = a² + b², where c is hypotenuse and a, b are the other two sides
  • The hypotenuse is always the longest side of a right triangle (opposite the 90° angle)
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4.5 Circles and Tangents

  • A tangent to a circle is a line that touches the circle at exactly one point
  • The radius to a point of tangency is perpendicular to the tangent at that point
  • From an interior point of a circle, no tangent can be drawn

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Two triangles are similar if theirIf two angles of one triangleIf one angle of a triangleIf the three sides of oneA straight line drawn parallel

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Geometry for Tamil Nadu Board Class 10 Mathematics?
Key topics in Geometry include 2 Similarity of Triangles, 3 Thales Theorem and Angle Bisector Theorem, 4 Pythagoras Theorem, 5 Circles and Tangents. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Tamil Nadu Board Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Geometry for the Tamil Nadu Board Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Geometry. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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