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Complete the sentence. A ____ is a straight line that intersects only one point on a circle.
59. Complete the sentence. A ____ is a straight line that intersects only one point on a circle.
- Arc
- Segment
- Chord
- Tangent
Answer
The correct answer is: D) Tangent
Explanation
A tangent is defined as "a straight line that intersects only one point on a circle." A tangent is a line that intersects a circle at exactly one point without crossing it. At the point of tangency, the tangent line is perpendicular to the radius of the circle.