Geometry Triangles and circles Concept
Tangent line to a circle
Summary
A tangent line to a circle is a line that meets the circle in exactly one point, the point of tangency. It does not enter the inside of the circle, and it is perpendicular to the radius at the point of tangency.
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| Tag | 0T7DX8NY1X |
|---|---|
| URI | m2://0T7DX8NY1X |
| Kind | concept |
| Writing | W1 stated |
| MSC | 51M04 |
| Specializes | Line |
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