Mathematics · Geometry
Which of the following statements about circles is INCORRECT?
- 1A chord is a line segment connecting two points on a circle.
- 2A line which intersects two distinct points of a circle is called a tangent.✓
- 3A tangent is perpendicular to the radius of the circle at the point of contact.
- 4If a chord is extended outside the circle on both ends, it is called a secant line.
Correct answer
A line which intersects two distinct points of a circle is called a tangent.
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