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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