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In a circle of radius 7 cm, tangent PT is drawn from a point P such that PT =24 cm. If O is the centre of the circle, then length OP = ?(a) 30 cm (b) 28 cm (c) 25 cm (d) 18 cm

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Correct answer is (c) 25 cm

The tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular to the radius at the point of contact

∴ OT ⊥ PT

From right – angled triangle PTO,

∴ OP2 = OT2 + PT2     [Using Pythagoras' theorem]

\(\Rightarrow\) OP2 = (7)2 + (24)2

\(\Rightarrow\) OP2 = 49 + 576

\(\Rightarrow\) OP2 = 625

\(\Rightarrow\) OP = \(\sqrt{625}\)

\(\Rightarrow\) OP = 25 cm



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