Vikram stands at a point that is exactly on the edge of a circular fountain. He wants to lay a straight rod that touches the fountain's circular edge only at the point where he stands. How many such rod positions (tangents) are possible from where he stands?

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1. From a point on the circle exactly one tangent can be drawn, perpendicular to the radius at that point.

Vikram stands at a point that is exactly on the edge of a circular fountain.
He wants to lay a straight rod that touches the fountain's circular edge only at the point where he stands.
How many such rod positions (tangents) are possible from where he stands?

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Vikram stands at a point that is exactly on the edge of a circular fountain.He wants to lay a straight rod that touches the fountain's circular edge only at the point where he stands.How many such rod positions (tangents) are possible from where he stands?

Step-by-Step Solution

Master this chapter in 30 minutes a day.

More Class 10 Number of Tangents from a Point practice

Vikram stands at a point that is exactly on the edge of a circular fountain.
He wants to lay a straight rod that touches the fountain's circular edge only at the point where he stands.
How many such rod positions (tangents) are possible from where he stands?