Question

Define tangent, secant, and chord????? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Tangent: a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point, but if extended does not cross it at that point.

Secant: a straight line that cuts a curve in two or more parts.

Chord: a straight line joining the ends of an arc.

Answer 2

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• The line which intersects the circle at only one point is known as tangent.
• Tangent is always a straight line.

$\large\sf\green{\underline{\underline{Secant \: :}}}$

• The line which intersects the circle at the two distinct points.
• Secant is always a straight line.

$\large\sf\orange{\underline{\underline{Chord \: :}}}$

• The straight line whose both end points lies on the circle is known as chord.
• A cord which passes through a circle from the centre is known as diameter of the circle.

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