6. Circles and Conics
Tangents — Quiz
Test your understanding of tangents with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which property describes the relationship between a tangent line and the radius at the point of tangency?
Question 2
If two tangent segments are drawn to a circle from an external point, what can be said about their lengths?
Question 3
An angle is formed by a tangent and a chord drawn to the point of tangency. If the intercepted arc measures $140^\circ$, what is the measure of the angle?
Question 4
A circle has a radius of 3 cm. A tangent line is drawn from an external point P to the circle. If the distance from the center of the circle to point P is 5 cm, what is the length of the tangent segment from P to the circle?
Question 5
What is the term for a line that intersects a circle at exactly one point?