From an external point P

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Problem

From an external point P, a tangent of length 8 cm is drawn to a circle whose centre O is 10 cm from P. What is the radius of the circle? (a)

\;13\text{ cm}

(b)

6\text{ cm}

(c)

\;8\text{ cm}

(d)

\;9.6\text{ cm}