WorksheetsTangents to circles
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 28mins
Which shows a tangent line?
A tangent intersects the circle at:
One point
Two distinct point
Never intersects
None of the above
Diagram shows a tangent to a circle.
True
False
Diagram shows a tangent to a circle.
True
False
Diagram shows a tangent to a circle.
True
False
The diagram shows a circle with centre O. PQ is a tangent to the circle. Given ∠PSR = 38°, calculate the value of x.
52°
50°
38°
90°
The diagram shows a circle where AB is a tangent to the circle. Given ∠BAC = 42°, calculate the value of x.
42°
69°
27°
30°
PT and QT are tangents to the circle with centre O.
Is PT = QT?
TRUE
FALSE
PT and QT are tangents to the circle with centre O.
Is x + y = 360°?
TRUE
FALSE
Identify the straight lines that are tangents to the circle in the diagram. You can choose more than one answer.
AB
RS
KJ
LM
TU
State the angles of equal size in the diagram. You can choose more than one answer.
a=e
b=e
d=e
c=d
a=b
In the diagram, TP and TQ are tangents to circle O. Determine the value of x. (Note the angles with single arcs are not necessarily congruent in this diagram.)
70
110
140
90
How many common tangent(s) ?
0
1
2
3
How many common tangent(s) ?
0
1
2
3
How many common tangent(s) ?
1
2
3
4
How many common tangent(s) ?
1
2
3
4
How many common tangent(s) ?
1
2
3
4
