Question
Draw a circle with centre O and radius 4cm. Draw any diameter AB of this circle. Construct tangents to the circle at each of the two end points of the diameter AB.
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Answer
Steps of Construction:
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Draw a circle with centre O and radius 4cm.
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Draw any diameter AB.
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Draw line $\text{L}\perp\text{OA}$ such that $\angle\text{OAL}=90^\circ.$
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Draw line $\text{M}\perp\text{OB}$ such that $\angle\text{OBM}=90^\circ.$
Thus, LA and LB are the required tangent.
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