Match each circle line to what it does

Exercise and reference answers

Matching pairs

1. Left

   Tangent

   Right

   Touches the circle at exactly one point

2. Left

   Secant

   Right

   Cuts the circle at two distinct points

3. Left

   Non-intersecting

   Right

   Has no point in common with the circle

4. Left

   Radius

   Right

   Joins the centre to a point on the circle

Instructions

Tap a line on the left, then tap how it meets the circle.

Explanation