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If a point P is 17 cm from the center of a circle of radius 8 cm, then the length of the tangent drawn to the circle from the point P is
If a point P is 17 cm from the center of a circle of radius 8 cm, then the length of the tangent drawn to the circle from the point P is
Updated On: May 13, 2024
- 10 cm
- 12 cm
- 15 cm
- 14 cm
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The correct option is (C): 15 cm
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