Circle Theorems : Tangent Properties Investigation

Author:: Chris Mann

Topic:: Angles, Circle, Pythagoras or Pythagorean Theorem

Tangent properties in circle theorems investigation.

Is there a relationship between the lengths of the tangents? What shape is created in the shaded region? How can the length from the centre to the point where the tangents meet be found? Are the triangles congruent? Why?

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Mode
Tangent Line or Tangent