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Only one of these statements about conic sections is correct. Which one?

1. If a line intersects a conic section then it will intersect the conic section in exactly two points.
2. If a line intersects a conic section, it will intersect it at least two points.
3. A line that intersects a circle at exactly one point is called a tangent.
4. A line that intersects a circle at exactly two points is called a tangent.

Answer

The correct answer is C) A line that intersects a circle at exactly one point is called a tangent..

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