Question

The diagram shows a flat surface containing in line in a circle with no point in common. Can you visualize the movie my indoor circle so that they inspect it exactly one point? Two points? Three points? Explain each answer and illustrate each with an example when possible?

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Answer 1

Explanation:

A line that intersects a circle at exactly two points is considered a secant line.

A line that intersects a circle at exactly one point is considered a tangent line.

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You can never intersect a circle at three points.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

A line and circle intersect at exactly one point if the line is tangent to the circle.

A line and circle intersect at exactly two points if the line is a secant line to the circle.

A line and circle cannot intersect at three points.

See attached diagram.