alleryDistinct parallel tangents touch a radius-r circle at A,B. AB has length
A2r
Br/2
Cr
D3r
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 2r
The radii to parallel tangents lie on one diameter, making the contact-point separation 2r.
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