alleryTouching a circle at just one point, a straight line is called what?
ATangent
BSecant
CChord
DDiameter
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Tangent
1. A tangent meets the circle at exactly one point.
2. A secant crosses the circle at two points.
3. A chord and a diameter are segments with both ends on the circle.
_Source: Wikipedia, Circle, Terminology_
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