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MTH 101 MTH 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

What is the condition for a line to be tangent to a circle?
Options
A Intersects the circle at two points
B Touches the circle at exactly one point
Correct Answer
C Passes through center and a point
D Lies completely outside the circle
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A line is tangent to a circle if it touches the circle at exactly one point.

Hint

The notes indicate answer B.

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