Applying Pythagoras in a Circle-Based Triangle

Applying Pythagoras in a Circle-Based Triangle

Secondary 2

Given that \(AB=9\)cm, the radius of the circle \(OA=20.5\)cm and \(\angle ABC=90{}^\circ \). Find,

  1. the area of triangle \(ABC\),
  2. \(h\), the perpendicular distance from point \(B\) to the line \(AC\).

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Answer:(i) \(180\text{ cm}^2\) (ii) \(8.78\text{ cm}\)

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