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A point T is at distance 8 cm from the centre of a circle of radius 5 cm. The number of tangents from T to the circle is:

Class 10Number of Tangents from a PointGeometry
  • A4
  • B2
  • C1
  • D3

Step-by-Step Solution

Since 8 cm > 5 cm, T is outside the circle, so exactly 2 tangents can be drawn from T.
Answer: B) 2

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