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Introduction to Chords and Distances
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Today we will explore chords in a circle and their distances from the center. To start, what do you think a chord is?
Isn't a chord just a line segment connecting two points on the circle?
Exactly, Student_1! A chord connects two points on the circumference. Now, let's think of the distance of a chord from the center of the circle. How would we measure that?
We could draw a line from the center to the chord and see how far it is!
Great explanation, Student_2! This distance is the length of the perpendicular from the center to the chord. Remember, the shorter the distance, the longer the chord!
Equal Chords and Their Distances
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Now, let's dive into our theorems. The first one states that: 'Equal chords of a circle (or of congruent circles) are equidistant from the center.' Can someone share what this means?
If two chords are the same length, they'll be the same distance from the center!
Exactly right, Student_3! Now, we can test this with an activity. Let’s draw two equal chords in a circle and measure their distances from the center.
After folding the paper, I see that the distances are indeed the same!
That’s an excellent observation, Student_4! Our second theorem states that if two chords are equidistant from the center, then they must be equal. Isn't that interesting?
Proofs of Theorems
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Let’s break down how we can prove these theorems. For Theorem 9.5, we use congruence concepts. Who can explain how we might show that equal chords are equidistant?
We could use triangles formed between the center and the endpoints of the chords to show they are congruent.
Great thinking, Student_1! Any other thoughts on proving the second theorem?
Maybe we could show that if two lines from the center to the chords have equal lengths, the chords must also be equal.
Precisely! We will conclude this session by emphasizing the importance of understanding these relationships. Anyone can summarize what we learned today?
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In this section, students learn that equal chords of a circle are equidistant from the center, and vice versa. Theorems are presented to support this, including proofs of related properties of chords and distances. Classroom activities reinforce these concepts.
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This section discusses the significant properties associated with equal chords in a circle and their distances from the center. One of the fundamental definitions introduced is that the distance from a point to a line is defined as the length of the perpendicular drawn from the point to the line. In the context of circles, it is observed that longer chords are closer to the center while shorter chords are farther away.
The section emphasizes two essential theorems:
- Theorem 9.5: Equal chords of a circle (or congruent circles) are equidistant from the center (or centers).
- Theorem 9.6: Chords equidistant from the center of a circle are equal in length.
To support students' understanding, it describes several activities that involve drawing equal chords, measuring distances, and using tracing paper to visualize and verify these relationships. By engaging in these exercises, students observe how the properties hold true, consolidating their grasp of the theorems. The section culminates with an example that demonstrates the application of the concepts learned.
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Understanding Distance from a Line
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Let AB be a line and P be a point. Since there are infinite numbers of points on a line, if you join these points to P, you will get infinitely many line segments PL1, PL2, PM, PL3, PL4, etc. Which of these is the distance of AB from P? You may think a while and get the answer. Out of these line segments, the perpendicular from P to AB, namely PM in Fig. 9.8, will be the least. In Mathematics, we define this least length PM to be the distance of AB from P. So you may say that:
The length of the perpendicular from a point to a line is the distance of the line from the point. Note that if the point lies on the line, the distance of the line from the point is zero.
Detailed Explanation
In this chunk, we learn how to determine the distance of a line from a point that is not on the line. If we take a line AB and a point P off the line, we can think of all possible segments we could draw from P to various points on AB. However, the shortest distance from P to AB will be the perpendicular line drawn from P to AB. If P were directly on the line itself, the distance would be zero, since there’s no space between them.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine trying to measure how far away you are from a fence. If you walk straight towards the fence, the distance you are from it is the shortest. However, if you walk sideways, the distance is longer. The shortest distance is always a straight line from the point to the fence.
Relationship between Chord Length and Distance from Centre
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A circle can have infinitely many chords. You may observe by drawing chords of a circle that a longer chord is nearer to the centre than the smaller chord. You may observe it by drawing several chords of a circle of different lengths and measuring their distances from the centre. What is the distance of the diameter, which is the longest chord from the centre? Since the centre lies on it, the distance is zero. Do you think that there is some relationship between the length of chords and their distances from the centre?
Detailed Explanation
This chunk introduces the concept that within a circle, the lengths of the chords are related to how far they are from the centre. If we consider various chords, we would find that the longer those chords are, the closer they are positioned to the centre of the circle. The diameter, being the longest chord, has a distance of zero from the centre because it passes directly through it.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a pizza. The longest slices are the ones that cut from the very middle out to the edge, and those slices have the center of the pizza (the 'centre') directly on those lines. Conversely, if you were to cut a much shorter slice towards the edge, that slice is much further away from the center.
Experiment with Equal Chords
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Activity: Draw a circle of any radius on a tracing paper. Draw two equal chords AB and CD of it and also the perpendiculars OM and ON on them from the centre O. Fold the figure so that D falls on B and C falls on A [see Fig.9.9 (i)]. You may observe that O lies on the crease and N falls on M. Therefore, OM = ON. Repeat the activity by drawing congruent circles with centres O and O′ and taking equal chords AB and CD one on each. Draw perpendiculars OM and O′N on them [see Fig. 9.9 (ii)]. Cut one circular disc and put it on the other so that AB coincides with CD. Then you will find that O coincides with O′ and M coincides with N. In this way you verified the following:
Theorem 9.5: Equal chords of a circle (or of congruent circles) are equidistant from the centre (or centres).
Detailed Explanation
In this chunk, we carry out an activity to demonstrate that equal chords in a circle are equidistant from the centre. By drawing equal chords and folding the paper correctly, we notice that the perpendicular distances from the centre to the chords are equal, confirming the theorem. This practical approach helps us visually and physically understand the concept.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine having two identical paper strips laid out straight on a table. If you know the middle of the table (the center of a circle), and you measure equally from that centre in both directions to the edges of those strips, you can see they are the same distance away, just like those equal chords.
Converse of the Theorem
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Next, it will be seen whether the converse of this theorem is true or not. For this, draw a circle with centre O. From the centre O, draw two line segments OL and OM of equal length and lying inside the circle [see Fig. 9.10(i)]. Then draw chords PQ and RS of the circle perpendicular to OL and OM respectively [see Fig. 9.10(ii)]. Measure the lengths of PQ and RS. Are these different? No, both are equal. Repeat the activity for more equal line segments and drawing the chords perpendicular to them. This verifies the converse of the Theorem 9.5 which is stated as follows:
Theorem 9.6: Chords equidistant from the centre of a circle are equal in length.
Detailed Explanation
This section presents a theorem confirming that if we can establish that two chords of a circle are the same distance from the centre, those chords must also be equal in length. We illustrate this by drawing equal line segments and then chords perpendicular to them, verifying that if the distance is the same, the chord lengths will match.
Examples & Analogies
Think about two shelves at the same height in a cupboard. If you place the same length of books on both shelves, they will look equal. Similarly, if you were to draw another line at that same height, those two lines would also have the same length, similar to how those chords work in a circle.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Chord: A line segment connecting two points on a circle.
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Distance: The shortest length from a point to a line, identified as the perpendicular.
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Equal Chords: If two chords are equal in length, they are equidistant from the center of a circle.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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{'example': 'If two intersecting chords of a circle make equal angles with the diameter passing through their intersection point, prove that the chords are equal.', 'solution': 'Let the chords be AB and CD intersecting at point E. By drawing perpendiculars to the chords from the center O, it can be shown that due to symmetry and equality of angles, OL = OM which leads to AB = CD.'}
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🎵 Rhymes Time
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Chords that are equal, distances the same, Measure them close in this circle game.
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Imagine two friends, equal in height, Standing far apart, aligned in sight. To measure their distance from the center's light, They find they're the same, what a wonderful sight!
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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EQUAL = Equal chords are Equidistant from the Center
🎯 Super Acronyms
EDD
- Equal Distance
- Equal Chord.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Chord
Definition:
A line segment with both endpoints on a circle.
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Term: Equidistant
Definition:
Being at equal distances from a common point, in this case, the circle's center.
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Term: Perpendicular
Definition:
A line that makes a right angle (90 degrees) with another line or surface.