Question

Draw a circle of radius 2.0 cm with centre O and take a point P outside the circle such that OP = 6.5 cm. From P, draw two tangents to the circle.

Answer 1

Steps of Construction:

1. Draw a circle with O as the centre and radius 2.0 cm

2. Mark a point P outside the circle such that OP = 6.5 cm.

3. Join OP and draw prependicular bisector of PO meeting PO at M.

4. Draw a circle with M as the centre and radius equal to PM = OM intersecting the given circle at points Q and R,

5. Join PQ and PR then PQ and PR are required tangents.