Multiple choice

The straight line that touches the circle at only one point is ________

  1. Tangent

  2. Secant

  3. Diameter

  4. Radius
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Explanation

A tangent is defined as a line that touches a circle at exactly one point.

AI explanation

A secant intersects a circle at two points, while a tangent is defined as a straight line that touches the circle at exactly one point. Therefore, the correct term for such a line is a tangent.

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