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CBSE 2026 · Region 1 · Set 1 · Q12
If TP and TQ are two tangents to a circle with centre O from an external point T so that ∠ POQ =120^°, then ∠ PTQ is equal to:
If TP and TQ are two tangents to a circle with centre O from an external point T so that $\displaystyle \angle \mathrm{POQ}=120^{\circ}$, then $\displaystyle \angle \mathrm{PTQ}$ is equal to :
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$\displaystyle 60$°
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