4400 Higher November 2004 Paper 3 Q7

EdexcelHigherOld spec7 marksBasic TrigonometryCircle Theorems

7 The diagram shows a circle, centre \(O\).
\(PTQ\) is the tangent to the circle at \(T\).
\(PO = 6\) cm.
Angle \(OPT = 40^\circ\).

Circle centre O; tangent PTQ touching the circle at T; PO = 6 cm, angle OPT = 40 degrees, angle TOQ = 36 degrees

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

(a) Explain why angle \(OTP = 90^\circ\). (1)
(b) Calculate the length of \(OT\).
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (3)
(c) Angle \(QOT = 36^\circ\).
Calculate the length of \(OQ\).
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (3)