Multiple choice

A line intersecting a circle in two points is called a _____.

  1. secant

  2. chord

  3. tangent

  4. none of the above
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Explanation

A line that intersects a circle at two distinct points is defined as a secant.

AI explanation

By geometric definition, a line that intersects a circle at exactly two distinct points is called a secant. A tangent touches at one point, while a chord is the line segment formed by the secant inside the circle. Therefore, the correct term is a secant.

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