Tangent and Normal to a Circle
A tangent is a straight line that touches the circumference of a circle. It is usually at right angles to the radius of the circle.
A normal is a straight line which joins the center of a circle to the tangent at the point of tangency.
Construction of Tangent and Normal to a circle
Tangent to a circle from a point on the circumference
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