The distance between any two parallel tangents is equal to the ___ of the circle.

Radius

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Diameter

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Circumference

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Semi circumference

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Solution

The correct option is B Diameter

The radii that meet the tangents at their points of contact are perpendicular to the tangents. Since the tangents are parallel, the radii are parallel to each other. Since a radius is drawn from the centre of the circle, they form a straight line and the distance between the parallel tangents will be equal to twice the radius.

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