In the adjoining figure, PT is a tangent at T to the circle with centre O. If $ \angle TPO = 30^o $, find the value of x
Circles (10)In the adjoining figure, PT is a tangent at T to the circle with centre O. If $ \angle TPO= 30^o $, find the value of x.
Answer
Tangent ⊥ radius at the point of contact
$$ \angle OTP = 90^0 $$
$$ x = 120^0 $$
Exam Year:
2023
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