Question

how is a tangent different from a chord? explain

Explanation:

A tangent is a line that touches a curve (such as a circle) at exactly one - point. A chord is a line - segment that connects two points on a curve (like a circle). So, a tangent has one point of contact while a chord has two endpoints on the curve.

Answer:

A tangent touches a curve at one point, while a chord connects two points on a curve.