Maths · GCSE · Geometry & Measures

Circle theorems: tangents and chords

gcse-math-g10bFree2:13Heddy Score 2 of 7, below the standard

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What you need to know

  • A tangent meets a radius at 90°.
  • Two tangents from one point are equal in length.
  • The alternate segment theorem links a tangent-chord angle to an angle in the opposite segment.

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Heddy Score2/7, Below the standard
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Clear Higher-tier walk-through of every circle theorem with worked examples; suits Year 10–11 Higher students.

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