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Tangent

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

In physics, tangent refers to a line that touches but does not cross or intersect with another curve at one specific point.

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