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P is any point inside the circle. A line AB is shifted right to pass through P. Then, what is the line called?

A

Chord

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B

Secant

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Diameter

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D

Tangent

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Solution

The correct option is B
Secant

When the line AB passes through P, we can see that it cuts the circle at 2 points. So, it is a secant.

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