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Published on: August 13, 2026
If the line 
is a tangent to the circle 
, then which one of the following is true?
A
lies on the circle 
B
lies inside the circle 
C
lies outside the circle 
D
lies on the circle 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Given that, 
is tangent of circle 
Radius of circle 
Distance between the centre and line
lies on the circle
lies on the circle when 
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