From an external point

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Mathematics · Circles · Circles

Problem

From an external point PP, a line segment PTPT is drawn to touch a circle with centre OO and radius rr at the point TT. Answer the following: (a) Part 1: (i) Draw a neat, labelled diagram for the above situation and state the angle between OTOT and PTPT, giving reason. (b) Part 2: (ii) Explain whether a tangent can be drawn from PP if OP=rOP = r. Justify your answer. (c) Part 3: (iii) Give a reason why no tangent can be drawn from PP if OP<rOP < r.

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