Question 62 of 105 in Unit 2

Shape and Space 2

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Write down the name given to a straight line that touches a circle at only one point.

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tangent

Also accept: a tangent

Common mistakes: chord; radius; diameter

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B1 (a) · 1 mark · Correctly identifies 'tangent' as the answer

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A tangent is a straight line that touches a circle at only one point.

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