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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: POLYGONS AND TANGENCY Objective Question
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According to the 'WHAT IS A TANGENT?' section (Page 10), what is the relationship between a tangent to a circle and the radius drawn at the point where the tangent meets the circle?
Options
A They are parallel.
B They are concurrent.
C They are perpendicular.
Correct Answer
D They bisect each other.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

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

Hint

Recall the fundamental property of a tangent line to a circle.

Question Info

Course: GET 102
Topic: GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: POLYGONS AND TANGENCY
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 151 of 308
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