Question

In the given figure, which of the following is Secant?

• A. $AB$
• B. $BC$
• C. $DE$
• D. None

Answer 1

The correct option is B $BC$

We know secants are the line segments drawn from the point outside the circle and touching the circle at two distinct points.

Here $AC$ is the secant which is drawn from the point $A$ and cut circle at points $B$ and $C$.
So.
in the figure given in the question,

$BC$ is the secant.

$AB$ is tangent of the circle because it is touching the circle at only one point.

$DE$ is chord of the circle because it's end point are on circumference of the circle.
So, option $\left(b\right)$ correct.