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Tangent, Secant and Chord of a circle
Definition of Tangent, Secant and Chord of a circle
A line in the plane of a circle and having one and only one point common with it is known as tangent of the circle.
The common point is called the point of contact.
Here, O is the center of the circle, line l is the tangent and A is the point of Contact.
A line which intersects a circle at two points is called a secant to the circle.
Line m is the secant and it intersects the circle at A and B.
A segment whose endpoints lie on the circle is called a chord of the circle.
AB is the chord to the circle.
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Tangent, Secant and Chord of a circle
Definition of Tangent, Secant and Chord of a circle
A line in the plane of a circle and having one and only one point common with it is known as tangent of the circle.
The common point is called the point of contact.
Here, O is the center of the circle, line l is the tangent and A is the point of Contact.
A line which intersects a circle at two points is called a secant to the circle.
Line m is the secant and it intersects the circle at A and B.
A segment whose endpoints lie on the circle is called a chord of the circle.
AB is the chord to the circle.
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