AP State Syllabus SSC 10th Class Maths Solutions 8th Lesson Similar Triangles Exercise 8.1
10th Class Maths 8th Lesson Similar Triangles Ex 8.1 Textbook Questions and Answers
Question 1.
In △PQR, ST is a line such that \(\frac{PS}{SQ}\) = \(\frac{PT}{TR}\) and also ∠PST = ∠PRQ.
Prove that △PQR is an isosceles triangle.
Answer:
Given : In △PQR,
\(\frac{PS}{SQ}\) = \(\frac{PT}{TR}\) and ∠PST= ∠PRQ.
R.T.P: △PQR is isosceles.
Proof: \(\frac{PS}{SQ}\) = \(\frac{PT}{TR}\)
Hence, ST || QR (Converse of Basic proportionality theorem)
∠PST = ∠PQR …….. (1)
(Corresponding angles for the lines ST || QR)
Also, ∠PST = ∠PRQ ……… (2) given
From (1) and (2),
∠PQR = ∠PRQ
i.e., PR = PQ
[∵ In a triangle sides opposite to equal angles are equal]
Hence, APQR is an isosceles triangle.
Question 2.
In the given figure, LM || CM and LN || CD. Prove that \(\frac{AM}{AB}\) = \(\frac{AN}{AD}\).
Answer:
Given : LM || CB and LN || CD In △ABC, LM || BC (given) Hence,
Adding ‘1’ on both sides.
From (1) and (2)
∴ \(\frac{AM}{AB}\) = \(\frac{AN}{AD}\).
Question 3.
In the given figure, DE || AC and DF || AE. Prove that \(\frac{BF}{FE}\) = \(\frac{BE}{AC}\).
Answer:
In △ABC, DE || AC
Hence \(\frac{BE}{EC}\) = \(\frac{BD}{DA}\) ………. (1)
[∵ A line drawn parallel to one side of a triangle divides the other two sides in the same ratio – Basic proportionality theorem]
Also in △ABE, DF || AE
Hence \(\frac{BF}{FE}\) = \(\frac{BD}{DA}\) ………. (2)
From (1) and (2), \(\frac{BF}{FE}\) = \(\frac{BE}{AC}\) Hence proved.
Question 4.
Prove that a line drawn through the mid-point of one side of a triangle parallel to another side bisects the third side (Using Basic proportionality theorem).
Answer:
Given: In △ABC; D is the mid-point of AB.
A line ‘l’ through D, parallel to BC, meeting AC at E.
R.T.P: E is the midpoint of AC.
Proof:
DE || BC (Given)
then
\(\frac{AD}{DB}\) = \(\frac{AE}{EC}\)(From Basic Proportional theorem)
Also given ‘D’ is mid point of AB.
Then AD = DB.
⇒ \(\frac{AD}{DB}\) = \(\frac{DB}{DB}\) = \(\frac{AE}{EC}\) = 1
⇒ AE = EC
∴ ‘E’ is mid point of AC
∴ The line bisects the third side \(\overline{\mathrm{AC}}\).
Hence proved.
Question 5.
Prove that a line joining the mid points of any two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side. (Using converse of Basic proportionality theorem)
Answer:
Given: △ABC, D is the midpoint of AB and E is the midpoint of AC.
R.T.P : DE || BC.
Proof:
Since D is the midpoint of AB, we have AD = DB ⇒ \(\frac{AD}{DB}\) = 1 ……. (1)
also ‘E’ is the midpoint of AC, we have AE = EC ⇒ \(\frac{AE}{EC}\) = 1 ……. (2)
From (1) and (2)
\(\frac{AD}{DB}\) = \(\frac{AE}{EC}\)
If a line divides any two sides of a triangle in the same ratio then it is parallel to the third side.
∴ DE || BC by Basic proportionality theorem.
Hence proved.
Question 6.
In the given figure, DE || OQ and DF || OR. Show that EF || QR.
Answer:
Given: △PQR, DE || OQ; DF || OR
R.T.P: EF || QR
Proof:
In △POQ;
\(\frac{PE}{EQ}\) = \(\frac{PD}{DO}\) ……. (1)
[∵ ED || QO, Basic proportionality theorem]
In △POR; \(\frac{PF}{FR}\) = \(\frac{PD}{DO}\) ……. (2) [∵ DF || OR, Basic Proportionality Theorem]
From (1) and (2),
\(\frac{PE}{EQ}\) = \(\frac{PF}{FR}\)
Thus the line \(\overline{\mathrm{EF}}\) divides the two sides PQ and PR of △PQR in the same ratio.
Hence, EF || QR. [∵ Converse of Basic proportionality theorem]
Question 7.
In the given figure A, B and C are points on OP, OQ and OR respec¬tively such that AB || PQ and AC || PR. Show that BC || QR.
Answer:
Given:
In △PQR, AB || PQ; AC || PR
R.T.P : BC || QR
Proof: In △POQ; AB || PQ
\(\frac{OA}{AP}\) = \(\frac{OB}{BQ}\) ……… (1)
(∵ Basic Proportional theorem)
and in △OPR, Proof: In △POQ; AB || PQ
\(\frac{OA}{AP}\) = \(\frac{OC}{CR}\) ……… (2)
From (1) and (2), we can write
\(\frac{OB}{BQ}\) = \(\frac{OC}{CR}\)
Then consider above condition in △OQR then from (3) it is clear.
∴ BC || QR [∵ from converse of Basic Proportionality Theorem]
Hence proved.
Question 8.
ABCD is a trapezium in which AB || DC and its diagonals intersect each other at point ‘O’. Show that\(\frac{AO}{BO}\) = \(\frac{CO}{DO}\).
Answer:
Given: In trapezium □ ABCD, AB || CD. Diagonals AC, BD intersect at O.
R.T.P: \(\frac{AO}{BO}\) = \(\frac{CO}{DO}\)
Construction:
Draw a line EF passing through the point ‘O’ and parallel to CD and AB.
Proof: In △ACD, EO || CD
∴ \(\frac{AO}{CO}\) = \(\frac{AE}{DE}\) …….. (1)
[∵ line drawn parallel to one side of a triangle divides other two sides in the same ratio by Basic proportionality theorem]
In △ABD, EO || AB
Hence, \(\frac{DE}{AE}\) = \(\frac{DO}{BO}\)
[∵ Basic proportionality theorem]
\(\frac{BO}{DO}\) = \(\frac{AE}{ED}\) …….. (2) [∵ Invertendo]
From (1) and (2),
\(\frac{AO}{CO}\) = \(\frac{BO}{DO}\)
⇒ \(\frac{AO}{BO}\) = \(\frac{CO}{DO}\) [∵ Alternendo]
Question 9.
Draw a line segment of length 7.2 cm and divide it in the ratio 5 : 3. Measure the two parts.
Answer:
Steps of construction:
- Draw a line segment \(\overline{\mathrm{AB}}\) of length 7.2 cm.
- Construct an acute angle ∠BAX at A.
- Mark off 5 + 3 = 8 equal parts (A1, A2, …., A8) on \(\stackrel{\leftrightarrow}{\mathrm{AX}}\) with same radius.
- Join A8 and B.
- Draw a line parallel to \(\stackrel{\leftrightarrow}{\mathrm{A}_{8} \mathrm{~B}}\) at A5 meeting AB at C.
- Now the point C divides AB in the ratio 5:3.
- Measure AC and BC. AC = 4.5 cm and BC = 2.7 cm.