What is the definition of a tangent line to a circle

What is the definition of a tangent line to a circle

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial discusses angles within a circle, such as central and inscribed angles, and introduces chords. It then shifts focus to tangent lines, explaining that a tangent line is a line that intersects a circle at exactly one point and is perpendicular to the radius at that point. The tutorial emphasizes the properties of tangent lines and their geometric significance.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are the characteristics of angles discussed in relation to circles?

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Describe the difference between a central angle and an inscribed angle.

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