How do two tangents line compare if they run through the same point

How do two tangents line compare if they run through the same point

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains the concept of tangent lines from an exterior point to a circle. It covers the properties of tangent lines, including their perpendicularity and congruence when drawn from the same exterior point. The tutorial also explores the converse of these properties, demonstrating that if two lines are equal in measurement and pass through the same point, they are tangent to the circle.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the relationship between two tangent lines drawn from the same exterior point to a circle?

They intersect at the center.

They are perpendicular.

They are parallel.

They are congruent.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean for two lines to be tangent to a circle?

They are parallel to each other.

They touch the circle at exactly one point each.

They intersect the circle at two points each.

They are perpendicular to the radius at the point of contact.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If two lines are equal in measurement and originate from the same exterior point, what can be concluded about these lines?

They intersect at the center.

They are parallel.

They are perpendicular.

They are tangent to the circle.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements is true about tangent lines from the same exterior point?

They are always parallel.

They are always congruent.

They are always perpendicular.

They are always equal in length.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the exterior point in relation to tangent lines?

It is the point from which tangent lines are drawn to the circle.

It is the midpoint of the tangent lines.

It is the center of the circle.

It is the endpoint of the tangent lines.