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Two circles intersect each other at P and Q. PA and PB are two diameters. Then `angleAQB` is

A

`120^(@)`

B

`135^(@)`

C

`160^(@)`

D

`180^(@)`

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To solve the problem, we need to find the angle \( \angle AQB \) formed by the intersection of two circles at points \( P \) and \( Q \), where \( PA \) and \( PB \) are diameters of the respective circles. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Setup**: - We have two circles that intersect at points \( P \) and \( Q \). - \( PA \) and \( PB \) are diameters of the two circles. 2. **Drawing the Circles**: - Draw two circles that intersect at points \( P \) and \( Q \). - Mark the points \( A \) and \( B \) on the circles such that \( PA \) and \( PB \) are diameters. 3. **Identifying Angles**: - According to the properties of circles, the angle subtended by a diameter at any point on the circumference is a right angle (90 degrees). - Therefore, \( \angle AQP = 90^\circ \) and \( \angle BQP = 90^\circ \). 4. **Using the Angles**: - Since both \( \angle AQP \) and \( \angle BQP \) are right angles, we can express the angle \( \angle AQB \) as the sum of these two angles: \[ \angle AQB = \angle AQP + \angle BQP = 90^\circ + 90^\circ = 180^\circ \] 5. **Conclusion**: - Thus, the measure of angle \( \angle AQB \) is \( 180^\circ \). ### Final Answer: The angle \( \angle AQB \) is \( 180^\circ \).
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