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Number of parallel tangents of a circle is
Number of parallel tangents of a circle is
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A circle can have only two parallel tangents, one on each side.
Updated On: Apr 25, 2025
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Solution and Explanation
A circle has two parallel tangents at most, one on each side. Hence, the number of parallel tangents is 2.
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