The distance between the centre of a circle and an external point is

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · CBSE · Mathematics · Circles · Circles

Problem

The distance between the centre

O

of a circle and an external point

P

13\text{ cm}

. If the radius of the circle is

5\text{ cm}

, calculate the length of the tangent drawn from

P

to the circle. (a)

14\text{ cm}

(b)

8\text{ cm}

(c)

12\text{ cm}

(d)

10\text{ cm}