Question

___ is a line that intersects a circle at only one point, and ___ is a line that intersects a circle at two distinct points.

• A. Tangent, secant
• B. Secant, secant
• C. Secant, tangent
• D. Tangent tangent

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Tangent, secant

A tangent is a line that touches the circle at only one point, whereas a secant is a line that intersects the circle at two distinct points.
An infinite number of tangents and secants can be drawn to a circle.