Question

Draw a circle of radius 2.6 cm. Draw a tangent to the circle from any point on the circle using the centre of the circle.

Answer 1

Hint: Circle is a collection of various points that are arranged in the same distance from the origin. Tangent is a straight line that touches the outer point of the circle. The tangent to a circle is perpendicular to its circle's radius at the point of tangency.

Complete step-by-step answer:
To draw a circle, first, we have to know the radius of the circle( A straight line formed at the center of the circle extended up to its circumference). After knowing the radius of the circle, now use the following steps to make a circle and tangent of the circle.

Step 1: Draw a circle of the radius 2.6 cm with the help of a compass at a center of a circle
Step 2: Mark any point M on the circumference of the circle.
Step 3: Measure the half of the radius, draw an arc at a center M and cut OM.
Step 4: Now cut the previously drawn arc, at the point of intersection, draw a line segment that touches the point M.
Step: Required PN is a tangent to the circle.

Note: In this question, students should be careful to draw a radius of a circle. There should be a fixed center. The tangent should be perpendicular to the circumference of the circle. Use proper measurements to draw an arc.