Multiple choice

If d(0M)=7 cm then we can draw at the most..... tangent segment from the point M to the circle with center O and the radius 4 cm.

  1. 3

  2. 7

  3. 2

  4. 1
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Since the distance from the center of the circle to point M is 7 cm, which is greater than the circle's radius of 4 cm, point M lies outside the circle. From any point outside a circle, exactly two tangent segments can be drawn to the circle.

AI explanation

The distance of point M from the centre is 7 cm, while the radius of the circle is 4 cm. Because the point lies outside the circle, exactly two tangents can be drawn from it to the circle. Therefore, the maximum number of tangent segments is 2.

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