In Fig. 6.61, two chords AB and CD intersect each other at the point P. Prove that:
(i) ΔAPC ~ ΔDPB    (ii) AP.PB = CP.DP

Solution:

As we know that, two triangles, are similar if

• Their corresponding angles are equal and

• Their corresponding sides are in the same ratio

As we know that angles in the same segment of a circle are equal.

(i) Draw BC

In ΔAPC and ΔDPB

∠APC = ∠DPB (Vertically opposite angles)

∠PAC = ∠PDB (Angles in the same segment)

⇒ ΔAPC ~ ΔDPB (AA criterion)

(ii) In ΔAPC and ΔDPB,

AP/DP = CP/PB = AC/DB [∵ ΔAPC ~ ΔDPB]

AP/DP = CP/PB

⇒ AP.PB = CP.DP

☛ Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Maths Chapter 6

Video Solution:

In Fig. 6.61, two chords AB and CD intersect each other at the point P. Prove that: (i) ΔAPC ~ ΔDPB (ii) AP.PB = CP.DP

NCERT Class 10 Maths Solutions Chapter 6 Exercise 6.6 Question 7

Summary:

In the above figure, two chords AB and CD intersect each other at point P. Hence it is proved that ΔAPC ~ ΔDPB and AP.PB = CP.DP

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