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In the given figure, O is the center of the circle and ABC is an equilateral triangle, then ∠AOB is equal to :

In the given figure, O is the center of the circle and ABC is an equilateral triangle, then ∠AOB is equal to : Circle, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.
  1. 105°

  2. 90°

  3. 60°

  4. 120°

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Answer

Since, ABC is an equilateral triangle.

∴ AB = BC = AC.

In the given figure, O is the center of the circle and ABC is an equilateral triangle, then ∠AOB is equal to : Circle, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

We know that,

Equal chords subtend equal angles at the center.

∴ ∠AOB = ∠BOC = ∠COA = x (let)

We know that,

Angles around a point add to 360 °.

∴ ∠AOB + ∠BOC + ∠COA = 360°

⇒ x + x + x = 360°

⇒ 3x = 360°

⇒ x = 360°3\dfrac{360°}{3} = 120°

⇒ ∠AOB = 120°.

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

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