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Which of the following describes a secant of a circle?
AA line segment with endpoints on the circle
BA line that touches the circle at exactly one point
CA line that intersects the circle at two distinct points
DThe distance from the center to the edge
✓ Correct Answer: C — A line that intersects the circle at two distinct points
A secant is a line that passes through a circle, intersecting it at two points, unlike a tangent which touches at one point.
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