Two tangents each instersects a circle at opposite endpoints of the same diameter. Is it possible for the two tangents to inters

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Katen [24]

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Two tangents each instersects a circle at opposite endpoints of the same diameter. Is it possible for the two tangents to inters

ect each other, outside the circle? Explain why or why not , using the the informatiom you learned in this lesson

Mathematics

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Ostrovityanka [42] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-07T00:19:04+03:00

Ostrovityanka [42]4 years ago

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No, as tangents connected to a circle on opposite sides of the diameter would be essentially rays, or continuous lines in one direction, that extend infinitely in opposite directions.

chubhunter [2.5K] · Answer 2 · 2022-02-07T01:56:59+03:00

chubhunter [2.5K]4 years ago

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No, the tangents can't intersect outside of the circle. When they do intersect, the measurment of the angles they form is a half the difference of the intercepted arcs then both of the intercepted arcs would measure 180 degrees.

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