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From a point P outside a circle, the tangent PT is 12 cm long. A line from P through the centre meets the circle first at A and then at B, with PA = 8 cm. Find the radius.

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  • A5 cm
  • B10 cm
  • C4 cm
  • D6.5 cm

Step-by-Step Solution

, so cm. is a diameter of length 18 − 8 = 10 cm, so the radius is 5 cm.
Answer: A) 5 cm

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