A circular flower bed of radius is in a garden

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Problem

A circular flower bed of radius 1.2 m1.2\,\text{m} is in a garden. A stake is fixed at a point PP on the ground such that OP=180 cmOP = 180\,\text{cm}, where OO is the centre of the flower bed. A straight plank is to be placed from PP so that it just touches the rim of the flower bed at TT. (i) Convert the distance OPOP into metres. (ii) Calculate the exact length PTPT of the plank, in metres. (iii) Express your answer in centimetres, correct to the nearest centimetre.

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