Question

Maximum number of tangents to a circle which are parallel to a secant are two.

• A. 1
• B. 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A

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In the given figure, a secant, $l$ is drawn to the circle. If you keep sliding the secant towards the centre of the centre of the circle, you will arrive at position $1$, which is a tangent parallel to the secant. Similarly, if you slide the secant in the opposite direction, you will arrive at position 2, which is another tangent parallel to the secant. So, maximum two tangents are possible which are parallel to the secant.

So, the given statement is true.