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Point of contact — OCR Mathematics Definition | GradeGen.AI

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Point of contact

GCSEOCRJ560

Point of contact

Key term for OCR GCSE Mathematics, used in Circle Geometry.

Definition

The specific single point where a tangent line and a circle meet.

Exam Context

Point of contact appears in OCR GCSE Mathematics revision content for Basic Geometry, especially Circle Geometry and Tangent Properties.

Basic Geometry Circle Geometry Tangent Properties

Found in Revision Notes

Basic Geometry

Tangent Properties

Circle Geometry • Tangent Properties

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