Find the Proof: Tangent Lines & a Circle w/ Square Root of 3 Radius

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The discussion revolves around a geometry problem involving tangent lines to a circle, specifically focusing on the relationship between the distance of these tangent lines and the radius of the circle, which is stated to be the square root of 3 times the radius.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants are attempting to clarify the problem statement and the nature of the tangent lines in relation to the circle. Questions are raised about the accuracy of the provided information and the definition of tangent lines.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants seeking clarification on the problem's details and questioning the original poster's understanding of tangent lines. Some guidance has been offered regarding the definition of tangent lines, but no consensus has been reached yet.

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There is uncertainty regarding the completeness of the information provided, as participants are questioning whether the original poster has all the necessary details to proceed with the proof.

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Our teacher was talking about something regarding two tangent lines on a circle who distance between the tangent lines is square root of 3 times the radius of the circle...
She wanted us to find the proof of this but I am stumped on where to even look...
Does anyone know what she is talking about?

I added a picture..

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Hi Miike012! :smile:
Miike012 said:
Our teacher was talking about something regarding two tangent lines on a circle who distance between the tangent lines is square root of 3 times the radius of the circle...
She wanted us to find the proof of this but I am stumped on where to even look...
Does anyone know what she is talking about?

But they aren't tangent lines. :confused:

Can you give us a clue as to roughly what the theorem was about? :redface:
 
Well, first, your picture must be incorrect. A tangent line will touch the circle at a single point only. Are you sure that's all the information you have?
 
Thats what I was thinking... I am going to email her right now and ask her..
 

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