Question

The angle between a tangent to a circle and the radius drawn at the point of contact is

• A. 180°
• B. 90°
• C. 45°
• D. 60°

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To solve the problem, we need to find the angle between a tangent to a circle and the radius drawn to the point of contact.

1. Geometrical Property of Circle:
A tangent to a circle is always perpendicular to the radius at the point where the tangent touches the circle.

2. Meaning of Perpendicular:
Perpendicular lines meet at a right angle, which is:

$ 90^\circ $

Final Answer:
The angle between the tangent and the radius is $ 90^\circ $.