Coordinate Geometry - Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

Coordinate Geometry - Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

IP 3

It is given that \(P\) is a point on the circumference of circle \(C: x^2 + y^2 = r^2\) and \(AB\) is the diameter on the \(x\)-axis.

Using an algebraic method, show that \(\angle APB = 90^\circ\), i.e., angle in a semicircle is always equal to \(90^\circ\).

Geometric representation of a point P on a circle with diameter AB on the x-axis
Geometric representation of a point P on a circle with diameter AB on the x-axis

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Answer:\(\angle APB=90^\circ\), for \(P\ne A,B\).

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