Q101 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2020 (21 Sep Shift 2) · Mathematics

In \(\triangle A B C\), the circle that touches the sides \(B C\) internally and other two sides \(A B\) and \(A C\) externally, is called

  • Correct answer
    A
    Ex circle opposite to angle \(A\)
  • B
    Inscribed circle opposite to angle \(A\)
  • C
    Circumcircle of the triangle
  • D
    No such circle exists

Solution

In \(\triangle A B C\), the circle that touches the side \(B C\) internally and other two sides \(A B\) and \(A C\) externally is called Ex-circle opposite to angle \(A\). Figure
Hence, option (a) is correct.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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