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MTH 101 Analytical Geometry - The Circle Objective Question
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What does TP represent in the context of the length of a tangent from an external point P to a circle?
Options
A The distance from P to the centre of the circle.
B The distance from P to the point of tangency on the circle.
Correct Answer
C The radius of the circle.
D The diameter of the circle.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In Figure 6, TP represents the length of the tangent drawn from an external point P to the circle, terminating at the point of tangency T.

Hint

TP is the tangent segment from the external point to the circle.

Question Info

Course: MTH 101
Topic: Analytical Geometry - The Circle
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 319 of 696
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