Equation of a Tangent to a Circle (Grade 12 NSC Matric Mathematics): Quizzes
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At how many points does a tangent touch the circumference of a circle?
At how many points does a tangent touch the circumference of a circle?
Exactly one point
What is the relationship between a radius and a tangent at the point of tangency?
What is the relationship between a radius and a tangent at the point of tangency?
They are perpendicular
What angle is formed between the radius and tangent at the point of tangency?
What angle is formed between the radius and tangent at the point of tangency?
If , what does this tell us?
If , what does this tell us?
The lines are perpendicular
If the radius has gradient , what is the gradient of the tangent?
If the radius has gradient , what is the gradient of the tangent?
In the equation , what are the centre coordinates?
In the equation , what are the centre coordinates?
Which form is used to write the equation of the tangent?
Which form is used to write the equation of the tangent?
What is the first step in finding the equation of a tangent to a circle?
What is the first step in finding the equation of a tangent to a circle?
Write equation in standard form
