Q1 of 26 Page 235

Choose the correct answer and give justification for each.

From a point Q, the length of the tangent to a circle is 24 cm. and the distance of Q from the centre is 25 cm. The radius of the circle is


A. 7 cm


B. 12 cm


C. 15 cm


D. 24.5 cm

Let O be center, OP be radius.


Applying Pythagoras


PQ = 24, OQ = 25


OQ2 = OP2 + PQ2


252 = OP2 + 242


625 = OP2 + 576


OP2 = 49


OP = 7 cm


Radius of Circle = 7 cm

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