Tangents (Leaving Cert Mathematics): Quizzes
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How many points does a tangent touch a circle at?
How many points does a tangent touch a circle at?
Exactly one point
What is the point where a tangent touches the circle called?
What is the point where a tangent touches the circle called?
The point of contact
What is the relationship between a tangent and the radius at the point of contact?
What is the relationship between a tangent and the radius at the point of contact?
The tangent is perpendicular to radius
How many tangents can be drawn to a circle at a given point on its circumference?
How many tangents can be drawn to a circle at a given point on its circumference?
Only one tangent
How many tangents can be drawn from a point outside a circle?
How many tangents can be drawn from a point outside a circle?
Two tangents
What is true about the lengths of two tangents drawn from an external point?
What is true about the lengths of two tangents drawn from an external point?
They are equal
What is the equation of the tangent to at point ?
What is the equation of the tangent to at point ?
For circle , what is the tangent equation at ?
For circle , what is the tangent equation at ?
Can two circles share a common tangent?
Can two circles share a common tangent?
Yes, internally or externally
What condition is used to find tangents from an external point?
What condition is used to find tangents from an external point?
Tangent perpendicular to radius