Mathematics GCSE
tangent to a circle
What tangent to a circle means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of tangent to a circle
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A tangent touches the circle at one point and is at right angles to the radius drawn to that point.
Topics that use tangent to a circle
- Algebra - Graphs (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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