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Mathematics · 2026 · 1 mark
CBSE 2026 · Region 3 · Set 1 · Q19
Assertion (A) : Radius is the smallest distance of a tangent from the centre of the circle.
Reason (R) : Radius is perpendicular to the tangent.
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Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
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