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Prove that The length of tangent from an external point on a circle is always greater than the radius of the circle.

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To prove that the length of the tangent from an external point to a circle is always greater than the radius of the circle, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Draw the Circle and Identify Points**: - Draw a circle with center \( O \) and radius \( r \). - Let \( P \) be an external point outside the circle. ...
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