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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: POLYGONS AND TANGENCY Objective Question
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According to the principles of tangency on page 10, what is the relationship between a tangent to a circle and the radius drawn to the point where the tangent meets the circle?
Options
A They are parallel to each other.
B They intersect at an acute angle.
C They are perpendicular to each other.
Correct Answer
D They bisect each other.
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

Review the core definition of a tangent's property on page 10.

Question Info

Course: GET 102
Topic: GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: POLYGONS AND TANGENCY
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 167 of 308
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