Question

Sort the following lines in ascending order based on the number of points it intersects the circle with.

• A. Tangent < Secant < No Intersection
• B. Secant < Tangent < No Intersection
• C. No Intersection < Secant < Tangent
• D. No Intersection < Tangent < Secant

Answer 1

The correct option is D No Intersection < Tangent < Secant

No Intersection (0 points of intersection) < Tangent (1 point1 of intersection) < Secant (2points of intersection)