Q78 / 170 · Manipal (MET) 2017 · Mathematics

The locus of the point of intersection of two perpendicular tangents to a circle is called

A
point circle
B
circumcircle
Correct answer
C
director circle
D
auxiliary circle

Solution

The locus of the point of intersection of two perpendicular tangents to a circle is called director circle.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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