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The angle between a tangent to a circle and the radius drawn to the point of contact is:

Class 10Number of Tangents from a PointGeometry
  • A45°
  • B60°
  • C90°
  • D180°

Step-by-Step Solution

The tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular to the radius through the point of contact.
Answer: C) 90°

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