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MTH 101 MTH 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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A tangent is always:
Options
A Perpendicular to the chord
B Parallel to the radius
C Perpendicular to the radius at the point of tangency
Correct Answer
D Equal in length to the diameter
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A tangent is always perpendicular to the radius at the point of tangency.

Hint

The notes state this property.

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