Chapter: Geometric Constructions· Mathematics Part 2 (Geometry)

To construct tangents to a circle with centre O from an external point P, after drawing seg OP the next step is to

A. bisect seg OP

B. draw a perpendicular to OP at P

C. trisect seg OP

D. draw a tangent at O

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Answer: A. bisect seg OP

Answer: (A) bisect seg OP

The midpoint M of OP is the centre of the circle on diameter OP. That circle cuts the given circle at the points of contact, because the angle in a semicircle is 90°.

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