Introduction to Lines and Circles

Explore the fundamental relationships between lines and circles through interactive animations

Current Scene: Welcome
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Welcome to the fascinating world of circles and lines! Click "Start Journey" to begin your exploration.
🚫 Non-Intersecting Line

A line that has no points in common with the circle. The distance from the center to the line is greater than the radius.

Distance > Radius
✂️ Secant Line

A line that intersects the circle at exactly two points. The distance from the center to the line is less than the radius.

Distance < Radius
👆 Tangent Line

A line that touches the circle at exactly one point. The distance from the center to the line equals the radius.

Distance = Radius