Multiple choice

What is the distance between two parallel tangents of a circle of radius 8 cm?

  1. 16 cm

  2. 8 cm

  3. 4 cm

  4. 12 cm

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Explanation

Parallel tangents to a circle are separated by the diameter. Diameter = 2 * radius = 2 * 8 = 16 cm.

AI explanation

The distance between two parallel tangents drawn on opposite sides of a circle is equal to the length of the circle's diameter. Using the diameter formula, we multiply the radius by 2 to get 2 times 8, which equals 16. The distance between the tangents is 16 cm.