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A line that just touches the circle at one point is:A. a secantB. a tangentC. a chordD. a diameter

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In order to solve this exercise it is important to remember the following definitions:

1. The diameter of a circle is a line that passes through its center and touches two points on the circle. It is twice the radius.

2. A chord is a line segment that has its endpoints on the edge of the circle.

3. A tangent is a line segment that touches the circle at one point.

4. A secant is a line segment that intersects the circle at two points.

Therefore, based on the definitions shown, you can conclude that the answer is: Option B.

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