Question

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

• A. 0, 1, 2
• B. 2, 1, 0
• C. 1, 0, 2
• D. 2, 0, 1

Answer 1

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.