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Theorem 3: Circle Through 3 Non-Collinear Points

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How many secants can be drawn on a circle?

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A secant is a straight line that cuts the circumference of a circle on atleast $2$ distinct points. Since there are innumerable points on the circumference of a circle, we can draw an infinite number of secants on a circle.

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