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Theorem 10.2 : The lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal.

A

equal

B

unequal

C

may be equal may be unequal

D

None of these

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    A
    Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-15
    B
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    A
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    B
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