In this task, students are shown a circle with center O and point P on the circle. L is a line that is a tangent to the circle at P. They must show that line OP is perpendicular to line L. Aligns with G-C.A.2, G-CO.A, and G-CO.C.9.

This task builds on a previous one called ''Right triangles inscribed in circles I.'' Here students are asked to construct a tangent line to a circle from a point outside of the circle. Aligns with G-C.A.4.

Very good site presenting a Trig problem dealing with tangents lines and circles, then linking the student to the solution

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students can adjust the size of the circle to explore the tangent lines. Click learn more to watch a video and click challenge me to answer a practice question.

Learn about the tangent definition in geometry, tangent geometry, tangent to a circle, tangent line equation. Check-out the solved examples for better understanding and try your hand at the tangent line calculator or solving a few...

The purpose of this task is to use similar triangles and setting up a proportion in order to calculate a side length. Aligns with G-SRT.B.5.

Explains the basic concept of congruent triangles with step-by-step instructions and methods for solving specific problems on your own relating to this topic.

Goes over the equation of a circle, parametric equations of a circle, intersection of circle and line, tangent line in a point of a circle, etc.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide reviews the terminology for circles (tangent, arcs, central angles) and the equation for a circle.

A wealth of resources to supplement instruction on parts of the circle. Find lessons describing chords, tangents, secants, and segments, as well as related practice quizzes and classroom activities.

This lesson will present how if two segments from the same point outside a circle are tangent to a circle, then they are congruent. It is 3 of 5 in the series titled "Two Lines Tangent to a Circle."

Given examples of circles and the lines that intersect them, the student will use explorations and concrete models to formulate and test conjectures about the properties and relationships among the resulting segments.

The equation of a circle is the focus of this site. Topics include tangents, intersecting circles, and intersection of lines and circles. Examples and a practice test are available.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students identify segments and lines related to circles and the properties of a tangent to a circle.

In the July 2013 issue of United Airlines' Hemisphere Magazine, a pilot responded to a question about how far in the distance he could see at different altitudes. The solution involved right triangles, lines of tangency to a circle, and...

In Spanish. This interactive unit introduces various geometric concepts which are intended to be tools for solving problems of tangencies between straight lines, circles and points.

This site offers numerous activities for middle school and high school students to explore using Geometer's Sketch Pad.