Question
Construct a tangent to a circle with centre P and radius 3.2 cm at any point M on it.
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Answer
Steps of construction:
i. Draw a circle with center P and radius 3.2 cm
ii. Take a point M on the circle, Join PM.
iii. Draw AB ⊥ PM such that AB passes through M, AB is required tangent.
i. Draw a circle with center P and radius 3.2 cm
ii. Take a point M on the circle, Join PM.
iii. Draw AB ⊥ PM such that AB passes through M, AB is required tangent.
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