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From which point shown below, can we draw two tangents to the following circle?

P is a point outside the circle, R inside the circle and Q lies on the circle.


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Q
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P
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None
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All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is B P
From point P:From point Q:
From point R:
Hence, only from a point outside the circle, two tangents can be drawn.
So, point P is the correct answer.

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