Geometry and Similarity · Geometry

Circles and Tangents

Exploring the unique properties of tangents and their relationship to the radius at the point of contact.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is a tangent perpendicular to the radius at the point of contact?
  2. 2What determines the number of tangents that can be drawn from an external point to a circle?
  3. 3How do the properties of tangents help in the design of mechanical gears?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Circles - Class 10
Class: Class 10
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Geometry and Similarity
Period: Geometry

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