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If two tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are perpendicular to each other, the angle subtended by the two points of contact at the centre is:

Class 10Number of Tangents from a PointGeometry
  • A45°
  • B90°
  • C120°
  • D180°

Step-by-Step Solution

If angle APB = 90°, then angle AOB = 180 - 90 = 90 deg (since the two radii and tangents form a square here).
Answer: B) 90°

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