Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Let dd be the distance of a point PP from the centre OO of a circle of radius rr. How many distinct tangents can be drawn from PP to the circle? a) 0 if d≤rd \le r; 2 if d>rd > r b) 0 if d<rd < r; 1 if d=rd = r; 1 if d>rd > r c) 0 if d<rd < r; 1 if d=rd = r; 2 if d>rd > r d) 0 if d<rd < r; 2 if d=rd = r; 3 if d>rd > r

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