A "tangent arc" typically refers to a portion of a curve or arc that is tangent to a line or another curve at a specific point. In geometry and mathematics, the concept of tangents is important in various contexts. 1. **Geometric Context**: In a geometric figure, a tangent arc would be a section of a circle or any curvilinear shape that touches a straight line (the tangent) at exactly one point.
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