- A60°
- B30°
- C90°
- D120°
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In the right triangle formed by the centre and a point of contact, , so ∠° and the angle between the tangents is 60°.
Answer: A) 60°
From a point P, 12 cm from the centre of a circle of radius 6 cm, two tangents are drawn. What is the angle between the tangents?
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