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Hidden circle II: angle in a semicircle

Geometry. Right angles subtended by a segment lie on the circle with that diameter. Free interactive GeoGebra resource — adjust parameters in the browser.

  • Circles
  • Hidden circles

Overview

Right angles subtended by a segment lie on the circle with that diameter.

Explanation

Thales: ∠APB = 90° ⇔ P lies on the circle with diameter AB (P ≠ A, B).
Corollary: the median to the hypotenuse is half the hypotenuse.
“Right angle + hypotenuse” suggests the diameter circle.

How to use

Drag P with ∠APB = 90°; median OP stays half of AB.

Knowledge points

  • Circles
  • Hidden circles