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Standard X
Mathematics
Recall Arc, Central Angle and Measure of an Arc
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The distance between any two parallel tangents is equal to the ___of the circle.

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radius
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diameter
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circumference
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D
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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