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MTH 101 Analytical Geometry - The Circle Objective Question

Question

The point where a tangent touches a circle is called the?
Options
A Point of contact
B Centre
C Point of tangency
D Both A and C
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The point where a tangent touches the circle is known as the point of tangency, also referred to as the point of contact.

Hint

It is the single point the tangent shares with the circle.

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