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Theorem 10.1 : The tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular to the radius through the point of contact.

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  • A tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular to the radius through the _____.

    A
    chord
    B
    diameter
    C
    point of contact
    D
    all of the above

  • Assertion(A) At a point P of a circle with centre O and radius 12cm , a tangent PQ of length 16cm is drawn. Then, OQ=20cm . Reason (R ) The tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular to the radius through the point of contact.

    A
    Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R ) are true and Reason (R ) is a correct explanation of Asseration (A).
    B
    Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R ) are true but Reason (R ) is not a correct explanation of Asseration (A).
    C
    Assertion(A) is true and Reason (R ) is false.
    D
    Assertion(A) is false and Reason (R ) is true.

  • The tangent at any point of the circle is _______to the radius through the point of contact.

    A
    A)parallel
    B
    B)Intersecting
    C
    C)perpendicular
    D
    D)equal

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