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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: POLYGONS AND TANGENCY Objective Question

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When drawing a tangent to a circle from any point on its circumference (Page 11), what angle must be constructed from the point where the radius crosses the circumference?
Options
A 30°
B 45°
C 60°
D 90°
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 11, step 2 for 'To Draw Tangent to a Circle from any Point on the Circumference' says: 'Construct an angle 90° from the point where the radius crosses the circumference.'

Hint

The angle formed by a tangent and the radius at the point of tangency is a right angle.

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