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The two tangents from an external point P to a circle make equal angles with the line joining P to the centre. This line PO is called the:

Class 10Number of Tangents from a PointGeometry
  • AChord of contact
  • BAxis of symmetry of the two tangents
  • CTangent line
  • DDiameter

Step-by-Step Solution

PO bisects the angle between the two tangents and is the axis of symmetry of the figure.
Answer: B) Axis of symmetry of the two tangents

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