Question

question 4 points 3
in the construction of the tangent to a circle, a circle ______ the original circle is created.

smaller than

larger than

equal in size to

of any size compared to

Explanation:

When constructing a tangent to a circle, the auxiliary circle created (for example, in the standard construction of a tangent from an external point to a circle) is equal in size to the original circle. This is based on the geometric principles of circle constructions and tangents, where the radius - related properties and congruency play a role. The construction often involves creating a circle with the same radius (equal in size) to the original circle to find the tangent points.

Answer:

C. equal in size to