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Published on: August 13, 2026
From a point on the circle 
, two tangents are drawn to the circle 
The angle between them is
A
α α
B
C
D
None of these
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Let any point on the circle 
be 
and 
Now; PQ = length of tangent from P on the circle 
Radius of the circle 
, 
;
Angle between tangents 
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