From an external point P, two tangents are drawn that touches the circle at points Q and R. The triangle PQR is a/an___ triangle.

Equilateral

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Isosceles

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Scalene

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Right angled

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Solution

The correct option is B
Isosceles

When two tangents are drawn from an external point to a circle, the lengths of the two tangents are equal. Hence, PQ = PR. So, PQR is an isosceles triangle

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From an external point P, two tangents are drawn that touches the circle at points Q and R. The triangle PQR is a/an___ triangle.

The correct option is B Isosceles When two tangents are drawn from an external point to a circle, the lengths of the two tangents are equal. Hence, PQ = PR. So, PQR is an isosceles triangle

The correct option is B
Isosceles

When two tangents are drawn from an external point to a circle, the lengths of the two tangents are equal. Hence, PQ = PR. So, PQR is an isosceles triangle