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Number of Tangents from a Point to a Circle Video Lecture | Crash Course: Class 10

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1. What is the definition of a tangent line?
Ans. A tangent line is a straight line that touches a circle at exactly one point, without intersecting the circle.
2. How many tangents can be drawn from a point outside a circle?
Ans. There can be two tangents drawn from a point outside a circle. These tangents will be equal in length.
3. Can a point inside a circle have a tangent line?
Ans. No, a point inside a circle cannot have a tangent line. A tangent line can only be drawn from a point outside the circle.
4. How are the tangents from a point to a circle related?
Ans. The tangents from a point to a circle are equal in length. They are also perpendicular to the radius drawn to the point of tangency.
5. Can a circle have more than two tangents from a single point?
Ans. No, a circle can only have two tangents from a single point outside the circle. The tangents will be on opposite sides of the point.
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