Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Circle theorems I

Circle theorems I — practice question

The diagram depicts a circle with centre $O$, and $AC$ and $BD$ are diameters.
(a)[3]

Show that triangle $OAB$ is congruent to triangle $ODC$. Give a reason for every statement that you make.

(b)[5]

The circle has a diameter of $10\text{ cm}$ and $AB = 9\text{ cm}$. Calculate the difference between the circumference of the circle and the perimeter of the shaded shape.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: $AO=DO$, $BO=CO$, $\angle AOB=\angle DOC$, so SAS applies

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