Geometry

Tangent of a Circle Calculator

Tangent length from an external point to a circle of radius r about the origin.

Tangent length

This free Tangent of a Circle Calculator covers Tangent length from an external point to a circle of radius r about the origin.

If the point is at distance d from the center, tangent length is √(d² − r²). Other geometry tools are linked below.

Tangent of a Circle Calculator — how it works

Tangent length from an external point to a circle of radius r about the origin. Typical inputs are Radius r, Point x and Point y. How it works beside the form states the identity the Tangent of a Circle Calculator applies.

FAQ

How do I use the Tangent of a Circle Calculator?

Open the Tangent of a Circle Calculator, fill Radius r, Point x and Point y, and read the result. If the point is at distance d from the center, tangent length is √(d² − r²).

What formula does the Tangent of a Circle Calculator use?

The Tangent of a Circle Calculator uses the identity in How it works. In words: If the point is at distance d from the center, tangent length is √(d² − r²).

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