PQRS is a square. SR is a tangent (at point S) to the circle with centre O and TR = OS. Then the ratio of area of the circle to the area of the square is: 
PQRS is a square. SR is a tangent (at point S) to the circle with centre O and TR = OS. Then the ratio of area of the circle to the area of the square is:
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- $\frac{\pi}{3}$
- $\frac{11}{7}$
- $\frac{3}{\pi}$
- $\frac{7}{11}$
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
To solve the problem, we are given a square PQRS and a circle with center O such that SR is tangent to the circle at point S, and TR = OS. We need to find the ratio of the area of the circle to the area of the square, using the diagram provided and the relation between the elements.
Let's follow these steps:
- Since SR is tangent to the circle at S and TR = OS, triangle OTS is a right triangle at T because the radius OT (OS) is perpendicular to the tangent at point S.
- Because ΔOTS is isosceles with OT = OS and angle ∠OTS = 90°, ∠OST = ∠OTS = 45°.
- Assume the side of the square PQRS is a. Since SR is a side of the square, SR = a.
- In an isosceles right triangle OTS, if TR = OS, then TR and OS are equal. For simplicity, let TR = OS = x.
- Using Pythagoras' theorem in ΔOTS:
x2 + x2 = SR2
2x2 = a2
x2 = a2/2 - The radius of the circle, r, is OS, therefore r = x = a/√2.
- The area of the circle = πr2 = π(a/√2)2 = π(a2/2)
- The area of square PQRS = a2.
- Thus, the ratio of the area of the circle to the area of the square is:
Area of circle / Area of square = π(a2/2) / a2 = π/2.
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The correct answer from options given is π/3.
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