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The figure below shows a sphere with its center at O. The points A, B, C, and D are on the

surface of the sphere.
How many tangents to the sphere have been shown in the figure?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
(D. 3

The figure below shows a sphere with its center at O. The points A, B, C, and D are-example-1
User Pmn
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Answer:

Option. C

Explanation:

A and C are the two points of tangencies on sphere

User Iibrahimbakr
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Answer:

There are two tangents to the sphere in the figure. Option C. is the correct option

Explanation:

A and C are the two points of tangencies of respective tangents that makes a perpendicular to the centre of the sphere of 'O' point ( lined on a plane circle of sphere ).

Content:- Tangent plane to Sphere.

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