A triangle is drawn with its vertices on the circle C such that one of its sides is a diameter of C and the other two sides have their lengths in the ratio a : b. If the radius of the circle is r, then the area of the triangle is
Explanation:
Concept: Diameter of a circle makes an angle of 90° on the circle.
∴ (2r)2 = a2 + b2 ⇒ 4r2 = a2 + b2
Now, Area of the triangle = 1/2 × base × height = 1/2 × a × b = ab(a2+b2)2(a2+b2) = ab×4r22(a2+b2) = 2abr2a2+b2
Hence, option (a).
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