Analysis:
Draw a circle of radius 3.4 cm As shown in the figure, let A be a point in the exterior of circle at a distance of (3.4 + 4.1) = 7.5 cm.
Let AP and AQ be the tangents to the circle at points P and Q respectively.
∴ seg EP ⊥ tangent PA … [Tangent is perpendicular to radius]
Rough Figure
∴ ∠EPA = 90°
∴ point P is on the circle having EA as diameter. …[Angle inscribed in a semicircle is a right angle]
Similarly, point Q also lies on the circle having EA as diameter.
∴ Points P and Q lie on the circle with EA as diameter.
On drawing a circle with EA as diameter, the points where it intersects the circle with centre E, will be the positions of points P and Q respectively.
