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Standard XII

Physics

Law of Conservation of Mechanical Energy

The tangent d...

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The tangent drawn from a point P outside the circle with centre O is shown. Find the value of `x'.

45⁰

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55⁰

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65⁰

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75⁰

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85⁰

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Solution

The correct option is A
45⁰

The tangent is perpendicular to the radius at the point of contact. x = 45 $^{0}$

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The tangent drawn from a point P outside the circle with centre O is shown. Find the value of `x'.

The correct option is A 450 The tangent is perpendicular to the radius at the point of contact. x = 450

The correct option is A
45⁰

The tangent is perpendicular to the radius at the point of contact. x = 45 $^{0}$