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Construct a circle of radius 2.5 cm. Take any point on the circle and draw a tangent to the circle at that point.
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Solution

Step 1 - Using a ruler draw a line segment OP of 2.5
cm [1 Mark]

Step 2 - With O as centre and radius equal to OP = 2.5
cm, draw the circle. [1 Mark]

Step 3 - Tangent QP is perpendicular to OP. Construct
a tangent at P using a compass. [1 Mark]


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