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प्रश्न
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 ______.
पर्याय
7 cm
12 cm
15 cm
24.5 cm
उत्तर
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 7.
Explanation:
Let O be the centre of the circle.
Given that,
OQ = 25cm and PQ = 24 cm
As the radius is perpendicular to the tangent at the point of contact,
Therefore, OP ⊥ PQ
Applying Pythagoras theorem in ΔOPQ, we obtain,
OP2 + PQ2 = OQ2
OP2 + 242 = 252
OP2 = 625 − 576
OP2 = 49
OP = 7
Therefore, the radius of the circle is 7 cm.
Hence, alternative 7 cm is correct.
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