Question

Draw the tangents to the circle from the point L with radius 3 cm. Point ‘L’ is at a distance 8 cm from the centre ‘M’.

Answer 1

Steps of construction:-

Construct a circle with centre M and radius 3 cm.

Take point L such that ML = 8 cm.

Obtain midpoint N of segment ML.

Draw a circle with centre N and radius NM.

Let P and Q be the points of intersection of these two circles.

Draw lines LP and LQ which are the required tangents.