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How many tangents can be drawn to a circle through the points A, B and C as shown?


A

0, 1, 2

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B

2, 1, 0

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C

1, 0, 2

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D

2, 0, 1

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Solution

The correct option is D

2, 0, 1


From a point outside a circle i.e., A, 2 tangents can be drawn.

Through a point inside a circle i.e., B , no tangents can be drawn.

Through a point on the circle i.e., C, one tangent can be drawn.


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