Q.From a point outside a circle, a tangent of length 8 cm is drawn to the circle. If the radius of the circle is 6 cm, what is the distance from the center of the circle to the external point? (a) 10 cm (b) 8 cm (c) 6 cm (d) 14 cm
Answer: A
∴ In right-angled triangle ∆OPQ, OQ² + PQ² = OP² [By Pythagoras' Theorem] i.e., 6² + 8² = OP² ⇒ OP² = 36 + 64 = 100 ⇒ OP = 10 ∴ The distance from the center of the circle to the external point = 10 cm
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