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Prove that any three points on a circle cannot be collinear |
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Answer» Answer: Step-by-step explanation: To prove: There is one and only one circle passing through the points P, Q and R. Construction: Join PQ and QR. Draw perpendicular bisectors AB of PQ and CD of QR. Let the perpendicular bisectors intersect at the point O. Now join OP, OQ and OR. A circle is obtained passing through the points P, Q and R. Proof: We KNOW that, each and every point on the perpendicular bisector of a LINE segment is equidistant from its ends points. Thus, OP = OQ [Since, O LIES on the perpendicular bisector of PQ] and OQ = OR. [Since, O lies on the perpendicular bisector of QR] So, OP = OQ = OR. Let OP = OQ = OR = r. Now, draw a circle C(O, r) with O as centre and r as radius. Then, circle C(O, r) passes through the points P, Q and R. Next, we prove this circle is the only circle passing through the points P, Q and R. If possible, suppose there is a another circle C(O′, t) which passes through the points P, Q, R. Then, O′ will lie on the perpendicular bisectors AB and CD. But O was the intersection point of the perpendicular bisectors AB and CD. So, O ′ must COINCIDE with the point O. [Since, two lines can not intersect at more than one point] As, O′P = t and OP = r; and O ′ coincides with O, we get t = r . Therefore, C(O, r) and C(O, t) are congruent. Thus, there is one and only one circle passing through three the given non-collinear points. hope u can UNDERSTAND thank you pls follow me |
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