Question

Assertion (A): The tangent to a circle is a special case of the secant, when the two end points of its corresponding chord coincide.
Reason (R): A tangent to a circle is a line that intersects the circle at only one point.

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is correct but R is incorrect.
• D. Both A and R are incorrect.

Hint:

A tangent is a special case of a secant, where the two end points of the chord coincide, making the line touch the circle at exactly one point.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A