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As Q approaches P along a curve, the chord PQ tends to which line?
AThe normal at Q
BThe tangent at P
CThe x-axis
DThe y-axis
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The tangent at P
In the limit h tends to 0 the secant through P and Q becomes the tangent at P.
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