Q216
A chord of a circle is equal to its radius. The angle subtended by this chord at a point on the circumference is
A.
80°
B.
90°
C.
60°
D.
30°
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
∵ OA = AB = OB (given)
∴ ΔAOB is equilateral triangle
So,
∠AOB = ∠OAB = ∠ABO = 60°
∵ ∠ACB = ∠AOB
= × 60°
= 30°