alleryA line that goes into a circle and out again at two points is named what?
ATangent
BSecant
CRadius
DSector
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Secant
1. A line that meets a circle in two points is a secant.
2. It can be seen as an extended chord.
3. A tangent touches at one point only.
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