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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: POLYGONS AND TANGENCY Objective Question
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What is the relationship between a tangent and the radius of a circle at the point where they meet?
Options
A They are parallel.
B The tangent bisects the radius.
C The tangent is perpendicular to the radius.
Correct Answer
D They intersect at an acute angle.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 10, the second bullet point states: 'A tangent is perpendicular to the radius of a circle drawn at the point where the tangent meets the circle.'

Hint

Look at the second bullet point under 'WHAT IS A TANGENT?' on page 10 for this fundamental property.

Question Info

Course: GET 102
Topic: GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: POLYGONS AND TANGENCY
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 141 of 308
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