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SAT Math· difficulty 3/5

A line is tangent to a circle at point P. The angle between the tangent line and a radius drawn to point P is:

  • A

    60°60°

  • B

    180°180°

  • C

    90°90°

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  • D

    45°45°

Explanation

A tangent to a circle is perpendicular to the radius at the point of tangency, forming a 90°90° angle.

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