A point is away from the centre of a circle of radius

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

Problem

A point

P

4\,\text{cm}

away from the centre

O

of a circle of radius

5\,\text{cm}

. How many distinct tangents can be drawn from

P

to the circle? (a)

2

(b)

0

(c)

1

(d)

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