Analysis:
As shown in the figure, let P be a point in the exterior of circle at a distance of 5.7 cm.
Let PQ and PR be the tangents to the circle at points Q and R respectively.
∴ seg OQ ⊥ tangent PQ …[Tangent is perpendicular to radius]
∴ ∠OQP = 90°
∴ point Q is on the circle having OP as diameter. …[Angle inscribed in a semicircle is a right angle]
Similarly, point R also lies on the circle having OP as diameter.
∴ Points Q and R lie on the circle with OP as diameter.
On drawing a circle with OP as diameter, the points where it intersects the circle with centre O, will be the positions of points Q and R respectively.
