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MTH 101 Analytical Geometry - The Circle Objective Question
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What is a tangent to a circle?
Options
A A line that cuts the circle at two distinct points.
B A line that passes through the centre of the circle.
C A line that touches the circle at one and only one point.
Correct Answer
D A line that touches the circle at two points.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A tangent is defined as a line that touches a circle at one and only one point. It does not cut the circle.

Hint

It touches the circumference at exactly one point, known as the point of tangency.

Question Info

Course: MTH 101
Topic: Analytical Geometry - The Circle
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 312 of 696
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