Multiple choice

If a line touches the circle at only one point, then it is known as

  1. Chord

  2. secant

  3. tangent

  4. segment
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C Correct answer
Explanation

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

AI explanation

A line that touches a circle at exactly one point without intersecting it is defined as a tangent. The result is a tangent.

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