Line tangent to the circle

This materials shows that line PQ is always tangent to the circle at G. Move the point P to see that angle OGP is always equal to 90 degree. Details: [list] [*]F and E are midpoints of the sides of the square ABCD. [*]AP and FQ are parallel. [*]FE (not shown) is the diameter of the circle and is equal to AB. [*]G is the point of tangency of the circle and the line PQ. [/list] A problem in geometry requires to analytically prove that PQ is always tangent to the circle.

 

Jhun Vert

 
Resource Type
Activity
Tags
circle  exploration  tangent 
Target Group (Age)
19+
Language
English (United Kingdom)
 
 
 
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