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If a line touches a circle at exactly one point, it is called a
If a line touches a circle at exactly one point, it is called a
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The correct option is A tangent
When a circle and a line lie in a plane, they can have either 0, 1 or 2 points of intersection, as shown in the given figure.
The line which touches the circle at only one point is called a tangent of the circle.
When a circle and a line lie in a plane, they can have either 0, 1 or 2 points of intersection, as shown in the given figure.
The line which touches the circle at only one point is called a tangent of the circle.Suggest Corrections
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