Tangents

What is a tangent?

A tangent is a straight line that touches a curve at a single point.

Where are tangents used in real life?

Tangents are used in architecture, engineering, and physics.

How are tangents used in architecture?

Tangents are used to design curves in buildings, such as arches and domes.

How are tangents used in engineering?

Tangents are used to design curves in roads, bridges, and other structures.

What are real-life applications of tangents?

Some real-life applications of tangents include designing parabolic arches, circular bridges, roller coasters, car race tracks, golf courses, and skateboard parks.

In geometry, a tangent is a straight line that touches a curve at a single point. Tangents have many applications in everyday life, from architecture to engineering to physics. We say that a tangent is a line that touches the curve at an external point.