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A circle is drawn. Two points are marked outside the circle such that only 3 tangents can be drawn to the circle using these two points.

Which of the following is true based on the above information?
A) All 3 tangents are equal in length.
B) Both the points lie on one of the tangents.
C) The tangents and the circle have two common points in total.
D) (such a situation is not possible as with 2 points, there will be 4 tangents to the circle)

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It should be D if I’m not wrong
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Answer:

D) (such a situation is not possible as with 2 points, there will be 4 tangents to the circle)

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