A line that intersects a circle in exactly one point


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The line that intersects a circle exactly one point is called

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The line that intersects a circle at a point is called tangent.

It is by definition and there is nothing to explain further.

There can be two tangents that can be drawn from an external point to the circle.

Hope it helps you.

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